Lisa Hughes , MD, LCPC

Lisa Hughes is a licensed clinical professional counselor practicing in Maryland who has spent decades working in the mental health field. She has provided services to adults with serious mental health issues and brings a long history of commitment to helping others. Originally from Jamaica, she moved to the United States in the 1980s with an energetic desire to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

She earned a B.S. in Psychology in the 1990s and continued to build on that foundation while working full time. In 2013 she returned to school and completed an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University - a Master of Arts degree focused on clinical counseling. She also holds LCPC credentials, which indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor authorized to provide counseling services.

Over the past several years she has concentrated on individual therapy for adults, offering resources and support aimed at personal growth and improved coping. Lisa emphasizes the importance of recognizing each person’s unique needs and cultural experiences, and she creates a non-judgmental space to listen and collaborate. She invites prospective clients to engage in purposeful work toward their goals and looks forward to supporting new clients who choose to begin that process.

Approaches and Accessibility of Online Therapy

Lisa draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathic space where the client’s experiences and values guide the work. This approach focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and supporting self-directed growth, which can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

She also integrates mindfulness therapy, which teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and stress. Mindfulness can be useful for managing anxiety, compassion fatigue, and persistent worry by building skills for grounding and emotional regulation.

Lisa uses motivational interviewing techniques to help clients explore their ambivalence and strengthen intrinsic motivation for change. This collaborative, goal-oriented method supports people facing career shifts, lifestyle changes, or stages of indecision.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lisa works collaboratively with clients and with other licensed professionals when appropriate to identify the methods that best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Throughout online work she and her clients evaluate progress and adjust strategies together.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and those with mobility or geographic constraints. These options make it easier to access consistent support and to fit therapy into everyday life without sacrificing continuity of care.