Stella Holmes-Hughes , LCSW

Stella Holmes-Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 27 years of professional experience. Over the course of her career she has supported people working through addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans around the needs and circumstances of the individual. Stella emphasizes a collaborative process that adapts to what each client brings to therapy and acknowledges the courage it takes to begin this work, offering steady support for those first steps toward change.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?

Many people wonder whether working with a therapist online can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. People can connect with a therapist in the way that suits them best: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This variety of options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to access support from different locations.

Therapists and licensed professionals offer these remote services, and if someone feels a different fit would be better they can switch providers at any time. For many individuals, online therapy provides a practical, effective way to pursue consistent therapeutic work on the issues that matter to them.