Keith Hugh, LCPC
Compassionate counseling for identity and relationships
- Anxiety and trauma support
- Identity and relationship work
- Illinois LCPC clinician
About Keith Hugh
Keith Hugh is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 13 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and relational challenges. He works with clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and the ups and downs of interpersonal life, and he has particular experience supporting young adults, men, and those exploring identity and relationships. Keith emphasizes a compassionate, individualized approach that meets each person where they are and respects the uniqueness of their journey.
In sessions he focuses on building practical coping skills, strengthening communication, and addressing social anxieties while encouraging self-compassion and greater self-understanding. His work often includes helping clients untangle recurring relationship patterns, manage mood concerns, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Keith aims to create a supportive environment that allows clients to explore difficult emotions, experiment with new behaviors, and move toward the changes they want to make.
Clients can expect a collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and clinical experience. Keith’s goal is to help people build resilience, deepen meaningful connections, and make progress toward the life they envision while honoring each person’s values and pace.
In sessions he focuses on building practical coping skills, strengthening communication, and addressing social anxieties while encouraging self-compassion and greater self-understanding. His work often includes helping clients untangle recurring relationship patterns, manage mood concerns, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Keith aims to create a supportive environment that allows clients to explore difficult emotions, experiment with new behaviors, and move toward the changes they want to make.
Clients can expect a collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and clinical experience. Keith’s goal is to help people build resilience, deepen meaningful connections, and make progress toward the life they envision while honoring each person’s values and pace.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Keith Hugh have?
Keith Hugh has 13 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Is Keith Hugh a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCPC and is licensed in Illinois. License details: IL LCPC 180011526.
In which languages does Keith Hugh provide therapy?
Keith provides therapy in English.
Where is Keith Hugh located?
He practices in Illinois.
How can I work with Keith Hugh as my therapist?
You can work with Keith Hugh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Keith Hugh work with international clients?
Keith Hugh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Keith Hugh cost?
Costs can vary based on your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Keith draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the client’s goals lead the process; it is useful for building self-understanding, strengthening self-worth, and exploring identity and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress and teaching practical strategies to change them; it is effective for addressing anxiety, depression, and everyday coping skills. When appropriate, elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help manage intense feelings and relationship conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Keith collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapts methods over time so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing sessions to fit into a busy life, reach clients who live at a distance, or provide different formats for support between meetings. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills in real-world contexts while working with a licensed professional.