- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- CBT and DBT techniques
About Keith
Keith Hugh is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 13 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship or family problems, including blended family issues.
He uses straightforward, practical conversations to help people sort through what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning concrete coping skills, and improving communication. Keith pays attention to how identity, relationships, and life transitions affect daily functioning.
His approach draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person's experience. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to build skills for emotion regulation and behavior change. Motivational Interviewing and elements of existential and narrative work appear when clients are weighing life choices or making meaning of difficult events.
Keith often supports people dealing with attachment or abandonment concerns, codependency, or problems with commitment and control. He also works with issues connected to personality patterns and disruptive mood problems, and with those recovering from trauma or dissociation. Practical strategies and steady pacing guide sessions.
People who come to Keith can expect clear explanations of methods and regular check-ins on progress. He asks about daily routines, relationships, and stressors to shape sessions that fit real life. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Keith’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s perspective. The therapist listens closely and reflects what matters most to the client so sessions stay focused on their priorities and values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable parts. Online work often includes skill practice, thought records, and short homework tasks to use between sessions for issues like anxiety or depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for regulating intense emotions and improving relationships. Skills training for distress tolerance and emotion regulation can be taught in brief practice exercises during sessions and reinforced with take-home practice.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods that fit the client’s needs. Adjustments are made based on progress and feedback.
Session formats were not specified in the provided profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, reduce travel time, and fit therapy into a busy week. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when needed, or sessions without video for lower bandwidth or camera-free meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques so therapeutic work translates into everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, and blended family issues among other concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Sessions are client-centered with a focus on practical skills and clear goals, using CBT, DBT, and motivational methods as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, identity, and relationship challenges.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.