About Crystal Hughes
Focus areas
Anxiety
Family Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Strength-Based
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Narrative
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Crystal Hughes
Ms. Crystal Hughes is a psychotherapist in Wallagrass, ME. She sees patients at Mindful Mental & Behavioral Health PLLC and also provides virtual consultations. She supports people navigating anxious thoughts, grief, difficult experiences, or simply the sense of not feeling quite like themselves.
Ms. Hughes earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Maine.
Ms. Hughes aims to offer a space where people can slow down, feel heard, and talk through what's on their mind without feeling rushed or judged. Drawing on years of experience across inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient behavioral health, hospice care, long-term care, and community social work, she approaches therapy with compassion and patience. She works alongside each person to build on their strengths and move toward feeling more grounded in daily life.
What should a new client know about working with you?
One of the most important things I'd want you to know is that you don't have to come into therapy with everything figured out.
Some people arrive knowing exactly what they want to talk about, while others just know something doesn't feel quite right anymore. Both are okay, and we'll start wherever you are.
I like to take the time to really get to know you before jumping into solutions. We'll talk about what's been happening in your life, what feels most important right now, and what you're hoping will feel different over time. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling listened to, supported, and a little more hopeful than when you walked in.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our first session is really just a conversation. We'll spend time getting to know one another, talking about what's brought you to therapy, and exploring what you're hoping to get out of our time together. There's no expectation that you have to share everything at once. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
From there, we'll take things one conversation at a time. Some weeks you may need space to process what's been weighing on you, while other weeks we may focus on finding practical ways to help you manage stress, anxiety, grief, or other challenges you're facing. We'll continue checking in together and adjust as your needs change, so our work continues to feel helpful and relevant to where you are.
I draw from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and strengths-based therapy, but what matters most is finding what works best for you. Therapy isn't about following a script—it's about finding an approach that feels supportive for the person sitting across from me.
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Office location
Crystal Hughes, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Maine, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1558904771
How soon can I make an appointment with Crystal Hughes?
Generally, Crystal Hughes has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Crystal Hughes's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Crystal Hughes accepting new patients?
Crystal Hughes generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Crystal Hughes's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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Can I make an appointment with Crystal Hughes online?
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Where is Crystal Hughes's office located?
Crystal Hughes has 2 office locations, including in Mt Chase and Wallagrass, view full addresses on Crystal Hughes's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Crystal Hughes?
Crystal Hughes frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Crystal Hughes on their profile.
What languages does Crystal Hughes speak?
Crystal Hughes speaks English.