Janet Hughes, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Janet Hughes is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 21 years of experience. She presents a straightforward, practical approach for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or major life changes. Janet speaks English and works with clients who want clear steps and steady support.

Janet centers sessions on collaboration. She treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them set realistic goals. Conversations focus on concrete problems and small, manageable changes rather than abstract theory.

Her work often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people manage strong emotions and stay present. Motivational interviewing is used when people want to find their own reasons to change addictive or stuck behaviors.

Janet has supported people with concerns including relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and issues relevant to LGBT and polyamorous or non-monogamous relationships. She emphasizes practical skills people can use between sessions.

Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and international clients are accepted. Janet describes her role as collaborative and supportive, offering empathy and clear guidance to help clients move toward their goals.

How Janet Uses CBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing Online

Janet often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT sessions online focus on practical exercises, homework, and steps you can try between meetings to reduce anxiety or shift mood.

She also uses mindfulness therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that calm strong reactions and make it easier to notice choices. Motivational interviewing is offered when someone is weighing change; it helps people find their own reasons to shift habits and build momentum toward their goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Janet will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable, then blend techniques to fit your needs. She checks in and adapts methods as progress or life circumstances change.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth situations. Live chat and text-based messaging work for short updates, brief coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. Those options make it possible to keep therapy going around work, travel, or a busy home life.