Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Elaine Hughes, LICSW, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed social worker - anxiety and trauma
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- Credentials
- LICSW, LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05390900
- Licensed in Vermont
- LICSW, licence 089.0134482
- Licensed in New Hampshire
- LCSW, licence 5115
- NPI
- 1407167166
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Elaine supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Elaine
Elaine Hughes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Vermont and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Hampshire, practicing for 19 years and based in New Jersey. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and helping people cope with major life changes. Elaine describes clients as the experts on their own stories and works alongside them to apply their strengths to current problems.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses methods like attachment-based work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused ideas, and mindfulness to help people manage distressing feelings. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, trying small behavior changes, and learning ways to tolerate strong emotions.
Elaine pays attention to common life pressures such as caregiving, chronic illness, cancer, aging, and relationship difficulties. She also addresses issues like abandonment, body image, codependency, communication challenges, divorce and separation, and eating or fertility concerns. This breadth helps when problems touch many parts of life at once.
People can expect collaboration about goals and practical steps between sessions. Elaine aims to break larger problems into workable pieces and to teach skills that can be used day to day. She keeps language plain and focused on what people can try right away.
To begin, readers are encouraged to complete the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time and session cost varies by location.
BHow sessions work
How Elaine integrates approaches during online work
Attachment-based work looks at patterns in relationships and what those patterns mean for current reactions. It is useful when past losses or unstable relationships make trust and closeness difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and helps people test and change unhelpful thinking and habits that worsen mood or anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Elaine discusses goals and preferences with each person and picks methods that fit the problem and daily life. She adjusts pace and tools over time based on what works and what the person reports between sessions.
This profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs. Sessions can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and let people meet from a place that reduces disruption to daily routines. Licensed professionals use the same clinical methods online as they do in person, focusing on skills practice, emotional processing, and problem solving.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Vermont, New Hampshire
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include caregiver stress, chronic illness, relationship and communication problems, body image, eating issues, fertility concerns, and aging.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as attachment-based work, CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize talking through patterns, learning skills, and trying small behavioral changes.
How much experience does she have?
Elaine has 19 years of clinical experience working with people on a range of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds VT LICSW and NH LCSW credentials and is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the booking details for session delivery information.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to start therapy?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers