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Hailey Hughes

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Mueller Austin, TX 78723
Hi, I’m Hailey! I’m passionate about providing quality mental health care from a trauma-informed lens and with an approachable style. In our work together, I will help you find balance. You will learn to set boundaries, without indulging avoidance. You will discover ways to care for yourself, without abandoning your responsibilities. You will unlearn people-pleasing, without sacrificing your values or kindness. As we understand the unique language of your nervous system, we can adjust accordingly, and promote safety, a strong identity and greater life satisfaction. I invite you to approach therapy with agency, at your own pace.
I utilize somatic modalities like SE (Somatic Experiencing), as well as IFS (Internal Family Systems) and NARM (NeuroAffective Relational Model). If you find yourself thinking “I"m already very self aware” or “Therapy hasn’t helped in the past because I’ve already processed everything… but my symptoms persist”, somatic interventions might be the perfect fit.
The core belief of my practice is that your body holds the answers. The cues we follow in your nervous system will help you make sense of your past and understand the symptoms you’re experiencing in your present. Reach out below or on my website for a free consultation call and if we are a good fit, I can help you start your somatic healing journey.
Call or Hailey Hughes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (512) 764-1449

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mueller

Austin, TX 78723 map

(512) 764-1449
My website
I have open availability for outdoor "walk n talk" therapy as well as telehealth appointments for those outside Austin!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and LGBTQ+ 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hi, I'm Hailey! I am accepting new clients now in person & online, so feel free to reach out!
Hailey Hughes
Let's Connect (512) 764-1449
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Mueller

Austin, TX 78723 map

(512) 764-1449
My website
I have open availability for outdoor "walk n talk" therapy as well as telehealth appointments for those outside Austin!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and LGBTQ+ 
$160 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hi, I'm Hailey! I am accepting new clients now in person & online, so feel free to reach out!
Hailey Hughes

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
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I am paneled with Aetna insurance. I also provide Superbills upon request and offer sliding scale services for specific populations. Please reach out with any questions :)
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Hailey Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 764-1449
"
I am paneled with Aetna insurance. I also provide Superbills upon request and offer sliding scale services for specific populations. Please reach out with any questions :)
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Hailey Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 764-1449

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 87917 Hailey Hughes
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended St. Edward's University, M.A. in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2021
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with NBCC 1625963 / 2021
  • Certificate from Somatic Experiencing International SEP / 2025
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My practice has been helping adolescents, adults and families through everything from severe trauma to everyday anxieties for 5 years. I'm a licensed counselor, and certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Hailey Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 764-1449
"
My practice has been helping adolescents, adults and families through everything from severe trauma to everyday anxieties for 5 years. I'm a licensed counselor, and certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Hailey Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 764-1449

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Awareness
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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Our sessions together will look like walks around the lake or chats over a video call. We will track the emotions and experiences that have been significant in shaping who you are, and how those might be shifting now. From the parts that serve to protect you to the parts that cause you great pain, we can explore your identity in order to meet your needs and heal the trauma wounds that surface.
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Hailey Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 764-1449
"
Our sessions together will look like walks around the lake or chats over a video call. We will track the emotions and experiences that have been significant in shaping who you are, and how those might be shifting now. From the parts that serve to protect you to the parts that cause you great pain, we can explore your identity in order to meet your needs and heal the trauma wounds that surface.
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Hailey Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 764-1449

6 Endorsements

Joey Sorenson
Joey Sorenson
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPCNCC
Hailey exudes professionalism and is uniquely talented in mindfulness and somatic experiencing techniques. I have full confidence that any client she works with will be in very good hands with her.
Arlee Pryor
Arlee Pryor
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFTCSTIP
Hailey is an excellent therapist! She is warm, professional, and reliable.
Dawn Warren
Dawn Warren
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPC
Hailey's warm presence, combined with her mindful awareness of somatic experiencing, makes her a safe and skillful counselor.
Avery Brookshire
Avery Brookshire
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCADS
Hailey is SO knowledgable an seamlessly blends scientific rigor with artistic sensitivity, offering her clients a holistic and personalized approach. She passionately advocates for their well-being and fosters their personal growth with genuine dedication.
Natasha Mahesh
Natasha Mahesh
Licensed Professional Counselor AssociateMEd
Hailey brings a lot of genuine curiosity to the table when it comes to her clients. I am particularly intrigued by her walk and talk therapy that seems to resonate with her clients quite deeply. She is also a great colleague and I highly recommend her!
Grace Jin Metz
Grace Jin Metz
Licensed Professional Counselor AssociateMALPC-A
Hailey is a compassionate, authentic therapist who meets every client where they are at in their healing journey. She is incredibly aware of her clients needs and always learning new things to better help them!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Trauma Focused
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SE seeks to treat the underlying cause, not the surface symptom. While you might already know everything about your symptoms, you might not embody them in a meaningful way that allows them to discharge from your nervous system. Your body might be running processes that are unable to "complete" until we give them a safe, contained space to do so. It's similar to EMDR, but more approachable for all.
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Hailey Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 764-1449
"
SE seeks to treat the underlying cause, not the surface symptom. While you might already know everything about your symptoms, you might not embody them in a meaningful way that allows them to discharge from your nervous system. Your body might be running processes that are unable to "complete" until we give them a safe, contained space to do so. It's similar to EMDR, but more approachable for all.
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Hailey Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 764-1449

Location

Primary Location

Mueller

Austin, TX 78723

(512) 764-1449

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Neighborhoods

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I have open availability for outdoor "walk n talk" therapy as well as telehealth appointments for those outside Austin!
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Hailey Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 764-1449
"
I have open availability for outdoor "walk n talk" therapy as well as telehealth appointments for those outside Austin!
Photo of Hailey Hughes, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Hailey Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, SEP
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 764-1449