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Nikelah Hughes

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you overwhelmed, overthinking, or feeling stuck even though you’re doing “all the right things”? You don’t have to keep pretending everything’s fine. I help high-functioning adults who feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, or unsure about their next steps find clarity and confidence. My approach is warm, supportive, and grounded, so you feel seen and understood while moving toward real change.

My approach to therapy

Therapy with me is collaborative and compassionate, not surface level. I combine evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness with practical strategies that fit your life. Together we’ll build skills to manage stress, regulate emotions, and break patterns that keep you stuck so you can move forward with greater peace and self-trust.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a space where you feel heard, supported, and challenged in healthy ways. My goal is to help you leave each session with clearer thinking, more emotional balance, and a sense of capability

not just coping but actually feeling more like yourself again.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Open Minded, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work)
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English