Stella Holmes-Hughes, LCSW

Stella Holmes-Hughes is an LCSW who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns like jealousy and intimacy-related issues. She recognizes how hard it can be to ask for help and aims to make the first step easier with a respectful, compassionate approach.

She listens first, then tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking to reduce overwhelm. Stella draws on tools that help people handle emotions, set boundaries, and rebuild trust in themselves.

Over 27 years she has supported people facing trauma, addiction, parenting strain, anger, and issues related to gender identity and HIV/AIDS. She has worked with people navigating infidelity, grief at end of life, and obsessive or paranoid thoughts. That breadth shapes a flexible way of meeting different problems.

Her work combines several methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She uses these to help people notice unhelpful patterns, practice new responses, and set realistic goals.

Stella practices in New York and offers care in English. She focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversation and steady support as people make changes. If you are looking to address jealousy, trauma, or everyday stress, she aims to help you take the next step.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and ongoing worries like jealousy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavior changes to test new ways of responding, which can help with anxiety, mood, and obsessive thoughts.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That means methods can change as needs evolve rather than sticking to one fixed path.

Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how she is currently meeting clients. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow steady check-ins when life feels hectic. They also let people use visual or audio options depending on what suits them on a given day. Stella aims to help clients shape sessions to their routines and needs rather than forcing therapy into an awkward schedule.