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Tatainya Hughes M.A., LPCC

COUNSELOR CANDIDATE

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I am accepting new VIRTUAL clients!


I believe that building empathy begins with building relationships. At the core of my work is a commitment to validating each client’s experience and providing unwavering support, especially for children navigating difficult emotional terrain. I understand that change is not instantaneous—it is a process that unfolds with time, support, and compassion. I often remind my clients that the heaviest burdens in life are not meant to be carried alone, but with grace and connection to others.


My clinical background includes working with a wide range of challenges, with a particular focus on supporting military families and advocating for children within school systems. I have extensive experience navigating special education services, including IEPs and 504 plans, and I am deeply committed to ensuring that children receive the support they need both emotionally and academically. Additionally, I provide care for children coping with terminal illness, grief and loss, self-harming behaviors, and childhood sexual abuse. I am skilled in developing safety plans and holding space for complex trauma with sensitivity and care.


As clients progress in therapy and begin to meet their goals, I work collaboratively to discuss a thoughtful and supported conclusion to services, while emphasizing that therapy can be a lifelong tool. Clients are always welcome to return as needed, knowing that the door to healing and growth remains open.


Treatment Strategies

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

Culturally Sensitive

Emotionally Focused

Narrative

Person-Centered

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Specialties

Anger Management

Child Coping Skills

Education and Learning Disabilities

Life Transitions

Relationship Issues

School Issues

Self Esteem

Stress

       

Client Focus

Children (6-10)

Preteen (11-13)

Teen (14-18)


Language Spoken:

English


Accepted Insurances:

Aetna

United

UMR

Cigna

Colorado Medicaid

Colorado Community Health Alliance

Colorado Access

Rocky Mountain Health Plan

Kaiser

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Health Colorado

Tatainya Hughes  M.A., LPCC
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