Dawn M. Hughes, Ph.D., ABPP, is a clinical and forensic psychologist whose private practice is based in New York City. Her area of expertise involves helping people who have experienced interpersonal violence, trauma, and anxiety issues. She has provided effective treatment for traumatic stress, sexual assault, rape, intimate partner violence, chil
While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningfu
My approach to helping my clients is nonjudgmental, strength-based, and curious. Through the use of several psychodynamic approaches and applied Jungian analysis, I am able to help clients transform their lives by exploring their self-concept and improving their self-esteem. I believe that a nonjudgmental approach helps us uncover painful patterns
Many people come to therapy because they feel "stuck". You may not believe it right now, but you are the expert on your life. Therapy is one way to help you navigate toward your personal sense of freedom. Everyone must struggle through ups and downs, but when your thoughts or emotions begin to stand in your way, then it may feel like you will alway
I hold a Master of Science from Columbia University and Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley.
It was my own life experience that led me to become a psychotherapist. Perhaps because of this my patients often report feeling understood in a way they'd not expected. I believe you'll find I bring warmth, understanding,
You may look like you have it all together, but inside, you feel disconnected, unfulfilled, or caught in the same painful patterns—especially in your relationships. Maybe you are successful in many areas of life, yet anxiety, resentment, or loneliness keep surfacing. You want to feel grounded again, communicate more effectively, and rebuild e
There may be moments in your life when you feel like you have lost touch with who you really are. Maybe you are questioning your relationships, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling unsure of what comes next. If you are feeling off balance or disconnected, I am here to help you slow down, tune in, and start making choices that feel more aligned
I take a humanistic approach, ironically mixed with parts-work, in my time spent with you. I am experienced in mood conditions, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, attachment, LGBTQ+, grief, trauma, and posttraumatic stress (PTSD).
Good therapy should gently challenge you. I’m a New York–based licensed psychotherapist dedicated to helping adults create meaningful change in their lives. My goal is to help clients strengthen resilience, find clarity, and approach life’s challenges with greater confidence and ease.
I view therapy as a collaborative and perso
Being the designated "strong one" is exhausting. Perhaps you are caring for a family member with a chronic illness, navigating the pressures of young adulthood, or simply feeling the weight of everyone else's expectations. The pressure to hold it all together never seems to let up, leaving you to be "on" for everyone else while
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