LCSW, 8 years of experience
Hello, my name is Tyra Hughes and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I live and work in the Bay Area of California. For 21 years I worked as a social worker for children and families in the foster care system. And for the past 2 years I've worked as a clinician for Alameda County. In addition, since 2017, I have been a licensed therapist and I have experience providing therapy to children, adults, and couples in English and Spanish. I also supervise others on their journey to becoming therapists. I have a BA in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley and a Masters in Social Work from San Jose State. In addition to my formal education, I take trainings to help me grow as a therapist on a regular basis. Personally, I am a single mother to two teenagers and I love nature, travel, and sports. I look forward to working with you if you feel we would be a good match. Currently I only provide individual therapy, not couples or family counselling.
In our first session I'd like to hear about what brings you therapy and what therapeutic goals you have. I want to get to know you by hearing anything you'd like to tell me about yourself. I can also answer any questions you may have about my approach or the modalities I incorporate.
My strength is my ability to be non-judgmental and understanding. I bring with me my education, along with my personal and professional experiences. I am straightforward and help to find resolutions. I also hope that my calm and my friendly demeanor puts you at ease.
My ideal client is an individual who wants to engage in helpful discussions that will lead to change.
I help you to realize your inherent strengths and how to utilize those when facing challenges.
6 ratings with written reviews
June 2, 2025
My therapy sessions consistently provide a profound sense of understanding and empathy. I am able to express a wide range of emotions, from laughter to tears and anger, without feeling misunderstood. Her presence creates a safe and supportive environment where I can explore my feelings freely. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have met her and for the positive impact she has had on my life.
May 24, 2025
I’ve been working with Tyra for a little over a year and I’ve had huge progress with my depression and anxiety. She is so understanding and welcoming and validates my thoughts, concerns, and feelings. Her personality is so bright and warming!
May 17, 2025
Tyra's style of therapy is a great fit for me. I find that she is warm, direct, and helps to guide/empower me on my journey for my mental and emotional growth. I've been meeting with Tyra for almost two years now and I feel like I've grown so much. I've been able to manage and be aware of my emotions a lot better now. Because of that, its been easier for me to navigate and be understanding of different situations.