- Collaborative care
- Practical tools
- Focus on change
About Dejion
Hughes often starts by listening to what matters most to the person in the room. He helps identify patterns in relationships, feelings after loss, and reactions tied to trauma. Sessions include concrete strategies for managing mood, building self-esteem, and coping with stress. He also aids people who are dealing with divorce and separation, communication breakdowns, and caregiver strain.
Over five years in clinical social work have shaped his practical outlook. He uses an advocate's perspective to help people see the systems that affect their lives. That can mean clarifying options, pointing out supports, and building confidence to make decisions.
People who meet with him can expect collaborative planning and step-by-step tools. Exercises and small goals are common between sessions to track change. The aim is steady progress on issues like grief, self-love, and post-traumatic stress.
Hughes practices in Louisiana and offers therapy in English. He brings community-focused values into his work and emphasizes respect, clear communication, and realistic steps forward.
License and NPI on record
- LCSW
- Louisiana · 15978
- NPI
- 1942835566
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Louisiana
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and online care options
Hughes uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in a practical way. One common approach focuses on building coping skills and emotion regulation to reduce day-to-day distress and improve mood. This helps when anxiety, low mood, or stress get in the way of routine tasks and relationships.Another approach centers on processing trauma and its effects through gradual, supported steps. This involves talking through difficult memories, identifying how they affect current behavior, and rehearsing new responses to reduce reactivity. It is often useful for people dealing with post-traumatic stress, grief, or past abuse.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match goals, needs, and comfort level. Changes are introduced gradually and adjusted based on what is most helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people meet from locations that work for them. Licensed professionals can still use structured exercises, homework, and regular progress checks when working remotely, so therapy remains focused and practical.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps with relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include communication problems, caregiver stress, and divorce and separation.
What is the therapist's approach or style?
His approach is empathetic and collaborative, with an advocate's lens. Sessions focus on clear tools, practical steps, and building confidence.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience in clinical social work. That background informs a practical, community-oriented style.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW, listed as LA LCSW, and practices in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Good to know
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