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- Trauma-informed care
- Support for LGBTQ
- Chronic illness focus
About Kirsten
LCSW Kirsten Hughes has 10 years of clinical experience in Colorado working with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, and LGBT concerns. She focuses on practical help for people who feel overwhelmed, stuck after painful events, or unsure what comes next. Sessions are described as trauma-informed and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Kirsten helps people name what feels wrong and take small, useful steps forward. She talks through feelings, identifies patterns that cause distress, and practices ways to manage strong emotions. Work can include coping strategies for anxiety, ways to reduce anger flare-ups, and support after traumatic experiences.
She also addresses challenges tied to chronic pain, illness, and disability. That work combines symptom management with attention to how health issues affect mood, routine, and identity. Young adults navigating life transitions are another focus, with practical planning and emotional support for new phases.
Kirsten describes her practice as affirming for LGBT people. She supports clients in exploring identity-linked concerns, relationship questions, and stressors that come from stigma or minority stress. The approach is straightforward and collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Reaching out does not require a clear plan or polished words. Kirsten asks about what feels most urgent, then helps set goals and decide what to try first. For someone who feels worn down or unsure, she aims to make sessions manageable and focused on real-life next steps.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Her practice emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom relief and coping skills. Trauma-informed care means attention to how past events affect current reactions and safety in pacing work. That approach helps with post-traumatic stress, overwhelming emotions, and managing triggers.She also uses practical emotion regulation and coping strategies to address anxiety, anger, and depression. These techniques teach specific tools for lowering intense feelings, improving daily routines, and responding differently to stressors. For chronic pain and illness, the work blends behavioral strategies with attention to how health affects mood and functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review what is most pressing, try techniques, and adjust what they do together. Treatment decisions are collaborative and based on the client's goals and responses to different methods.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can adapt exercises for remote sessions so people practice skills between meetings and track progress in everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focus areas include chronic pain and illness, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her practice is trauma-informed and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions emphasize practical skills, emotion regulation, and exploring what feels most helpful for each person.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Colorado and practices with clients in that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.