She/Her/Hers
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical Master of Social Work, MSW Clinical Social Worker Specialties • Insurance & Fees • Locations
Cheryl Hughes is a clinical social worker, licensed to provide counseling and therapy services in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Cheryl's clients are dealing with a significant life stressor: it could be a challenging medical condition, the recent the death of a friend or loved one, or the anxiety that comes with a major life transition, such as retirement or divorce.
Having worked in the world of cancer care and grief support for more than a decade, Cheryl provides a strong, supportive voice along with solid clinical judgment and skills. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, values identification, and mindfulness practices to provide her clients with tools that will help them create the future they would like to see for themselves.
Working remotely or in person in her Dupont Circle office, Cheryl combines her clinical expertise and skills with a commitment to caring for the specific needs of each individual with whom she works. Every client presents with different goals and needs, and from her very first meeting, Cheryl works to tailor sessions to the specific goals of her clients. She recognizes that these needs may -- and likely will -- change over time, and provides flexible, supportive, ongoing care in service of her clients' well-being.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Chronic illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Cheryl Hughes is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Years of Experience: 14 years
Private Practice, Therapist, 2017 - Present
Inova Life With Cancer, Clinical Oncology Therapist, 2021 - Present
Medstar Georgetown Hospital , Palliative Care Clinical Social Worker, 2019 - 2021
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Oncology Clinical Social Worker, 2009 - 2018
Viva Center , Therapist, 2012 - 2017
Catholic University, MSW, 2009
Washington DC: 50079360
Maryland: 26657
Virginia: 0904009520
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