Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Kirsten Hughes, LCSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence 09928613
- NPI
- 1063063550
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Kirsten 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 management
- LGBT concerns
- Chronic pain support
About Kirsten
Kirsten Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and LGBT-related concerns, and supports people dealing with chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues.
She helps people who feel overwhelmed by daily life or who are struggling after a difficult event. Sessions focus on practical steps for managing strong emotions, reducing daily stress, and coping with symptoms that get in the way of work, relationships, or school. She aims for clear, usable strategies rather than jargon or long theoretical explanations.
Kirsten uses trauma-informed methods alongside evidence-based therapeutic techniques. That means she pays attention to how past events affect the body and behavior, and pairs that awareness with approaches shown to help with anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions. The work often includes learning skills to calm the nervous system, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and rebuild routines that support day-to-day functioning.
She has experience with LGBTQ+ concerns and supports people navigating identity questions and the stress that can come with them. She also helps people living with chronic illness or pain to adjust expectations and find manageable ways to pursue goals and activities that matter.
Contact steps are straightforward: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location.
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How Kirsten Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Many of the techniques she uses are practical, skills-focused approaches drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. For example, cognitive-behavioral strategies involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. These techniques often include short exercises and homework to practice between sessions.Another common approach is trauma-informed care, which pays attention to how stress and past events affect both feelings and the body. This can mean beginning with grounding and stabilization skills, then gradually working on memories or reactions when the person is ready. That approach can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and persistent worry after difficult events.
Choosing the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to figure out which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means discussing options, trying techniques, and adjusting the plan as progress and feedback indicate what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow people to connect from wherever they are in Colorado. Some formats may support shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better fits someone's day.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and LGBT-related issues. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, post-traumatic stress, and young adult challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses trauma-informed practice combined with evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The focus is on practical skills for managing emotions and day-to-day functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with people facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and related concerns.
Is she licensed to practice in a specific state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers