John Hughes

I approach my clinical work with a strong emphasis on relationships, attachment and the importance of multi-cultural, relational and eclectic approaches. I understand the importance of knowing where a client comes from and where they have been in order to collaboratively develop interventions and approaches that are safe, effective and familiar. I believe that in order to truly help clients they, and I, must understand the context in which they live and learn and that the work we do in the clinical room must be transferable to their day to day life in order for change to happen. I have a strong belief that life is hard and challenging and that it can be managed and navigated through safe and healthy relationships with others. Through the use of DBT, CBT and the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy(PACT), I work collaboratively with clients to better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. While my passion is working with couples and families, my previous experience