Mind Diagnostics is user-supported. If you buy through a link on the site, we earn a commission from BetterHelp at no cost to you. Learn More

Janet Hughes, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Janet is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Janet. View 66 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in District of Columbia, Maryland, and 1 more

Recent reviews

I’ve had a great experience working with Janet. She is an excellent listener and does a good job of understanding my issues, especially from a cultural perspective. I feel seen and heard in every session, and her empathy and insight have truly made a positive difference in my life. Highly recommend!

Reviewed December 2024

I thoroughly enjoy my sessions. I am able to express how I feel and I receive good feedback and recommendations. I always leave my sessions feeling more relaxed.

Reviewed December 2024

More about Janet

  • 21 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW, LCSW-C, LCSW

My name is Janet L. Hughes. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work in July 2001. I went to the University of Florida for undergrad studies. I would first like to acknowledge the courage it takes to identify a need for change. I would be honored to assist in your seeking and healing process. You are the expert in your life and we will work together collaboratively to focus on the issues requiring action or attention. I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have a licence in DC, Maryland and Virginia. I have worked with people suffering from depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and Trauma for over 20 years. I am also certified in addiction.

I feel confident that we can develop a working relationship that facilitates personal growth and empowerment. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, CBT and mindfulness techniques.

In my individual sessions, I offer empathy, transparency and support. I am here, awaiting your contact to begin your journey to a better you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Depression LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licenses

Janet Hughes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003130139.

  • LICSW · District of Columbia · Lc50081307 · Expires July 2025
  • LCSW-C · Maryland · 13688 · Expires October 2025
  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904009727 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Janet Hughes

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

66 reviews

5
4
3
2
1

Clients mention: Great Recommend Amazing Helped Listens Understanding Wonderful Easy Guidance Support

I’ve had a great experience working with Janet. She is an excellent listener and does a good job of understanding my issues, especially from a cultural perspective. I feel seen and heard in every session, and her empathy and insight have truly made a positive difference in my life. Highly recommend!

Reviewed December 2024

I thoroughly enjoy my sessions. I am able to express how I feel and I receive good feedback and recommendations. I always leave my sessions feeling more relaxed.

Reviewed December 2024

I have been in and out of therapy for years, but this is the first time in a long while that I’ve felt such a profound difference in my life. Janet has a calming presence and warmth that immediately put me at ease. She strikes a perfect balance between being direct when needed and gentle when necessary, using her intuition to navigate each session in a way that feels tailored to me. Therapy isn't always easy—sometimes the inner work can be challenging, like looking into a mirror—but Janet is always there to remind me of the strength and power I have within to change, evolve, and grow. In our sessions, I always feel that my well-being is her priority, which makes me feel safe and supported. After just a few months, I can already see the impact our work together has had on both my personal relationships and my career. Janet was truly meant to do this work, and I am incredibly grateful for her guidance.

Reviewed November 2024

Mrs. janet is amazing

Reviewed August 2024

Janet is amazing. She’s nice, understanding, empathetic, and also willing to point things out as needed! She’s very helpful

Reviewed August 2024

janet is absolutely wonderful

Reviewed July 2024

Janet is the best therapist I have had in my entire life - she is absolutely brilliant and empathetic while helping me work through life long issues - no therapist has ever been able to keep up with my lifetime of trauma and relate it to present circumstances better - I would recommend her to anyone and everyone, she’s incredible

Reviewed May 2024

she’s definitely great listener, and definitely would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed May 2024

Mrs. Hughes is a great therapist. She is very comforting and gives great feedback and tips to get me through my hurdles without all the anxiety. 10/10 recommend.

Reviewed May 2024

Mrs. Janet is amazing and very empathetic… she is helping me look at my current situation in a whole new way.

Reviewed April 2024

10 out of 10

Reviewed April 2024

finding a great therapist can be a transformative experience, offering support and guidance through life's challenges. Janet is honest and objective, she spends time focusing on an approach and communication that works!

Reviewed March 2024

Janet is a very involved therapist and understands just what I need to work on. She checks in regularly and the communication is great.

Reviewed March 2024

I had my first session a little over a week ago and it went great…. Looking forward to future sessions

Reviewed March 2024

I would highly recommend Janet. She was very professional, I felt heard and somehow she made it very easy to open up. Her insights were very accurate and I applied the advice immediately . Thank you so much, Janet

Reviewed March 2024

I started sessions with Janet in a time of extreme crisis. Her manner is caring, personable and calming. She has helped me tremendously so far and I can't thank her enough!

Reviewed February 2024

Janet Hughes is wonderful, she listens and provides constrictive feedback that really helps.

Reviewed February 2024

I love Janet! I can’t say enough great things about her. She has changed my life for the better!

Reviewed January 2024

Ms Janet is an awesome therapist who listens and provides awesome guidance/recommendations!

Reviewed January 2024

janet has helped me immensely with my trauma that most therapists ive tried before werent even able to sit through just to listen. she knows when to give support and also when to give me space and also knows when to push me to open up. she helps remind me how far i’ve gotten, and that i deserve the things i didnt know i deserved and is a great example of a safe space. in short she is strong enough to be there for someone with a serious history in trauma and is giving me confidence in myself and is giving me sight that i could actually trust people in the future

Reviewed January 2024

I have seen many different mental health practitioners over the years, but Janet’s ability to cut through the noise and get down to the root of my issues is unparalleled- she has helped me develop skills that all me to better function in my life

Reviewed January 2024

Janet is very understanding and easy to talk to. She has helped me recognize things that I didn’t think about before.

Reviewed December 2023

A seasoned Therapist, who is able to simplify the most complex situation, offers techniques that yield results

Reviewed December 2023

Janet is great ! Although she is therapist it’s feels more like a friend giving me advance advice ! Her timing and listening skills are top notch

Reviewed November 2023

Janet is amazing! She is so intuitive and quickly figured out what my needs were! She’s straightforward and gives me the tools I need to move forward. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2023

I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Janet during my healing journey. I was my lowest lows when I started therapy. I tried it before and was not sure it would work but Janet made it clear that we were a good match. She is very emotionally intelligent and detailed oriented. I am working on my self esteem and anxiety issues. I can honestly say I am in a better position now than I was 3 months ago. I learned how to manage my emotions and anxiety. I can’t say I’ve perfected it but I am much better. I hope I can work with Janet again. She truly is the best

Reviewed November 2023

Great therapist

Reviewed September 2023

Janet is an amazing therapist. She listens to me and helps me with remembering to take care of me.

Reviewed September 2023

She's the best. Understanding, kind, patient and always willing to explore more than the surface level of any situation, life circumstance and experience.

Reviewed July 2023

She is knowledgeable and kind

Reviewed June 2023

Insightful and earnest. Caring and funny.

Reviewed May 2023

Janet has changed my life. She’s professional and has a beautiful soul. I can’t say enough great things about her as a therapist and individual—she’s provided me with so much.

Reviewed May 2023

Janet has been an amazing therapist since day one. I have come a long way with her listening ear and support. Thank you!

Reviewed May 2023

Janet Rocks!! Best therapist ever!

Reviewed February 2023

Janet is a great listener and offers very wise advice and support

Reviewed April 2023

Janet helps me out in ways i never imagined. Working on ways Mentally, physically and emotionally. I see her as a professional and on a friend level. High recommend her !

Reviewed January 2023

Janet is an amazing therapist.

Reviewed January 2023

Janet had been incredible. She very thoughtful, experienced and always keeps me focused on the goal. She has provided me with tools and reaches out. She's absolutely great!

Reviewed January 2023

Ms. Janet is definitely great at what she does. She has helped me to grow and I appreciate her confidence and skills in listening and providing guidance to me especially in this time of my life.

Reviewed December 2022

She is a great therapist. Easy to talk to and always answering text message. She keeps me on track working on my main concerns, while being very supportive.

Reviewed December 2022

Janet Hughes is one of the best out there. She completely matches my vibe. She does not sugar coat the truth and tells you exactly what you need to hear. Highly recommend

Reviewed November 2022

This is my first time doing therapy and I was worried that the match wouldn’t fit, but it did. Janet Hughes listens, has such an open mind but also knows how to center a conversation, which is so helpful and productive. I’m very pleased so far.

Reviewed November 2022

Janet is very responsive and knowledgeable and overall a great therapist. I have grown to know myself better and have learned new skills through this process. As a graduate student, having the flexibility to schedule telehealth is ideal because I can maximize the time.

Reviewed November 2022

Excellent.

Reviewed November 2022

Janet has so far been generous about her time both for scheduling purposes and also responding to me on unscheduled time when I have in the moment string emotional responses to events in my day to day life. I appreciate her level of understanding and feel hopeful about continuing my wellness journey with her and opening up more about myself, history and present circumstances.

Reviewed September 2022

The second we first spoke I knew I liked her. She has a warmth that is very welcoming. She has listened and offered advice when appropriate (had a previous therapist in the past that felt the need to talk about herself). Janet reaches out and it feels like communication is building naturally.

Reviewed September 2022

Janet is thoughtful and provides spot-on, expert guidance based on my unique needs. She listens attentively and has helped immensely with my mental health & relationship goals.

Reviewed August 2022

Janet is a great listener and she really knows how to connect. She has helped me tremendously with decreasing my anxiety, and I can tell that she is doing the great work she was purposed to do. Definitely a God-sent therapist!

Reviewed August 2022

I genuinely look forward to my weekly sessions with Janet. As someone who's historically had mixed feelings about therapy, she's changed some of my views. Janet has helped me to process through parts of my past as well as current struggles in a way that has helped me to grow as an individual. She has a wonderful personality and she makes me feel comfortable, as though I'm talking to a friend. Janet is always able to remember small details of things that I share, and I have never felt as though I'm being judged. She also balances listening vs when I want/need advice or her input. Wonderful therapist, I would definitely recommend Janet!

Reviewed August 2022

I’m very happy with Ms Janet. She shows you that she really does care. That’s hard to find

Reviewed July 2022

Janet has been a great help in navigating through rough times

Reviewed July 2022

She feels like a friend I can talk to about anything

Reviewed July 2022

Janet is amazing with her check ins and she has such a nice manner. She speaks with confidence, but listens and gives strategies.

Reviewed July 2022

Janet has never made me feel less than or judged me in anyway and has always made me valid in how I feel would strongly recommend

Reviewed June 2022

Janet is amazing. Our sessions together are always fun, and we get to a problem resolution quickly. She is supportive, caring, and incredibly intelligent. She is great at what she does!

Reviewed June 2022

Janet is amazing!!!

Reviewed June 2022

She is exactly who I needed and I look forward to her thoughtfulness, energy, and support!

Reviewed June 2022

Janet is the most amazing therapist I could ask for. She makes you open up so easily and you feel like you’re talking to your best friend. She’s also funny and never fails to put you in a good mood.

Reviewed June 2022

Affirming and understanding, patient, a lovely person all around.

Reviewed May 2022

That friend you can trust to tell anything to, but is also smart and insightful enough to guide and help ...that's Janet! Highly recommend Ms. Hughes.

Reviewed May 2022

Janet is excellent at what she does and has been super accommodating of my specific needs and goals. She's been open and attentive in every session we've had and is very quick to pick up on how you're feeling and what underlying issues may be present - she's great at matching your own energy. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed April 2022

Janet understands grief

Reviewed April 2022

Best experience I love gathering new tools

Reviewed April 2022

She is currently helping me through some tough times and it’s working. She reads into everything and boils it down to pinpoint what the main cause/issues are. Improvement began with the very first session, I highly recommend her because how she’s helping me is working!

Reviewed April 2022

Janet is a wonderful therapist...caring and knowledgeable.

Reviewed April 2022

Janet is a great listener and easy to talk to.

Reviewed April 2022

How was your experience with Janet?

Frequently asked questions

Does Janet Hughes offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Janet Hughes works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Janet Hughes speak?

Janet Hughes speaks English.

How many years of experience does Janet Hughes have?

Janet Hughes has 21 years of experience.

Where is Janet Hughes licensed to practice?

Janet Hughes is licensed to practice in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

Does Janet Hughes accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Janet Hughes accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Janet Hughes offer?

Janet Hughes offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with Janet Hughes?

Janet Hughes can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Janet Hughes?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.