- CBT
- DBT skills
- Client-centered
About Keith
Keith Hugh is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, addictions, and relationship and family concerns. He has a stated focus on young adult issues, helping people who are navigating identity, early careers, and relationship pressures.
His way of working centers on practical conversation and clear goals. Sessions focus on improving communication, building coping skills, and making day-to-day changes that reduce overwhelm. He uses approaches that encourage people to identify unhelpful patterns and try different behaviors to see what works in real life.
Keith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking patterns tied to anxiety and depression. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Client-Centered Therapy is part of his shared process, giving the person space to lead what matters most in each session.
People often come with questions about relationships, identity, or feeling behind peers. Keith helps people sort priorities, set manageable steps, and test new ways of handling stress. He also supports those coping with grief, trauma history, and the fallout from addictive behaviors.
Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and homework when useful. He welcomes diverse sexual and gender identities and approaches conversations about identity and relationships without judgment. To begin, people complete a short intake questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist encourages people to lead conversations about what feels most urgent and supports self-directed problem solving. This approach suits issues around identity, relationships, and deciding next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into manageable parts, helps reframe unhelpful thinking, and tests small behavior changes. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress related to work or study.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behavior. Skills include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with relationship conflicts and mood instability.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed in follow-up sessions.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, a job, or busy days. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or reduce the need to travel, while still focusing on skill building and progress over time.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of Client-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. Sessions focus on practical strategies, communication, and skill building.
How long has he worked as a therapist?
He has 13 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Can he meet with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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