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Meet

Elizabeth “Betsy” Hughes, LPC

I am honored and grateful to be present with you in the discovery and exploration of your genuine, whole, and beautiful self.  I grew up in a home that was unpredictable and volatile. I never felt like I belonged, so I believed there must be something wrong with me. Later in life, I was finally able to truly sit down and heal from past trauma experiences including sexual assault. Taking the time to name and shift my deeply held beliefs reshaped my life and inspired me to walk alongside others on their unique healing journeys. I will hold a safe space for you as we move towards healing what is blocking you from living your most powerful, abundant, and limitless life. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy and EMDR to assist you in fully healing and releasing complex trauma and single event trauma experiences. Using CPT, EMDR, and other forward-thinking methods, we will show your mind and body that it is safe to feel powerful, confident, and trusting again. We will move through trauma experiences and the power they hold over you through mindfulness, presence, and compassion. We will remove the barriers blocking you from authentically showing up in your life. Together, we will help you to rediscover your light and joy in your relationships and your life.

(She/Her/Hers)

What clients say:

Testimonials
From V.S.

“I reached out to Radiance Counseling after I had my first baby. After a lot of struggles with IVF, we finally had our dream baby, but I then ended up going through postpartum anxiety and was in need of guidance. I was so lucky to be matched with Betsy. Betsy is warm and understanding and has provided me with tools to help me lift myself up from my postpartum anxiety and feel like myself again and a great mom. After going through PPA, she has also been my support and cheerleader in other areas of my life where I needed it. I feel so lucky to have her in my corner to become an even better version of myself. I couldn't recommend her more!”

From T.W.

“Betsy is a wise, calming presence in my life. She's been an incredible sounding board for the many changes that I've experienced as a new mom, helping me stay grounded and tune back into myself. I love her creative approach to counseling—we've done everything from traditional talk therapy to movement and parts work. I always come away from Betsy with new things to try in my daily life, and I am so grateful for her wisdom!”

From R.E.

"I have found the safe space I've always needed with Betsy. I have grown immensely in our time together, particularly in the way I speak to myself. Betsy brings a gentle and compassionate energy to our sessions and it's shown me how I can be kinder to and more understanding with myself. Our work focuses on trauma, and Betsy consistently holds the right amount of quiet and questions for me to explore where exactly my fears and blocks are coming from. For the first time, I do not dread going to therapy. I know that no matter what arises, we will handle it together."