- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and trauma
- Career and identity
About Keith
Keith Hugh is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of practice. He works with adults who feel stuck after changes in work, relationships, or health. Common concerns he addresses include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and questions about identity and relationships.
Clients often come with stress, low self-esteem, or trouble coping with life changes. He also sees people facing challenges related to bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and parenting strain. Keith lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.
In sessions he uses direct, person-focused methods. Conversations aim to clarify what matters now and what practical steps a person can try next. He draws on approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to shape the work.
Keith prioritizes helping people notice patterns, test new behaviors, and strengthen emotional skills. He can support work on relationship patterns, career uncertainty, and rebuilding after loss or setbacks. Sessions are a place to talk through immediate problems and plan small, manageable changes.
People looking for someone who listens and offers concrete options will find a clear, straightforward style. He welcomes diverse identities and speaks English. Location details place his practice in Illinois and he holds the LCPC credential.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people name their priorities and feel heard while they weigh next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, moods, and actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and testing new behaviors through short exercises and homework. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship patterns, and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Keith will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining practical CBT techniques with DBT skills and a client-centered stance to support clearer decision making and coping.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from quieter surroundings without travel. Many people find that working this way helps them try skills between sessions and maintain momentum while handling life changes.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses person-focused conversations and practical methods to clarify priorities and try small behavior changes. Sessions combine reflection with concrete steps to test what helps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, identity, and relationship concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and his practice is based in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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