Ellen McHugh, LISW-CP, Therapist in Charleston, South Carolina

Ellen McHugh, LISW-CP, helps adults across South Carolina navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and emotional balance. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual and group therapy for adults and seniors facing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Ellen creates a supportive, collaborative environment where clients feel heard and understood while working toward meaningful, lasting change. Ellen is especially focused on treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, using evidence-based approaches to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to support skill-building, emotional regulation, and healing. Her approach is practical yet compassionate, helping clients move forward with confidence while addressing the root causes of distress. She also has experience supporting individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, women, and military/veteran populations, and offers care for a range of additional mental health concerns and life transitions. Ellen understands that each person’s story is unique and tailors treatment to meet individual goals and needs. Outside of her clinical work, Ellen enjoys music, art, dance, spending time in nature, reading, and being with her family and pets.