I've been a Clinical Psychologist for over 25 years. I trained in the United States and Canada and spent much of my career on the faculty of a Big Ten university medical center. I've lived in Prague since 2019.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and related conditions. My anxiety work covers panic attacks, phobias such as fear of flying, chronic worry, and OCD. I also help people navigate unexpected crises and major life changes. CBT is a research-backed, practical, results-driven approach built around problem-solving, skill development, and targeted practice. Clients with anxiety often see improvement within a month or two, and most complete treatment within six months.
Over the years, I've trained many psychologists and provided therapy, assessment, consultation, and advocacy for thousands of clients. Whatever you're facing, there's a good chance I can either help you directly or help you understand what you need. I am licensed to practice psychology in both the Czech Republic and the State of Minnesota.
If you've struggled with anxiety and spent months or even years in therapy without relief, it may be that you haven't had the right kind of treatment. With CBT, problems like panic attacks and phobias can often be brought under control surprisingly quickly, sometimes within a few months.
CBT for depression is also highly effective, and it works especially well alongside medication. Most people begin to feel a renewed sense of hope early on as they start to see progress. Change takes time, new skills, and practice, but momentum builds quickly and success breeds success.
You can contact me any time to schedule a free 30-minute video consultation. Whatever you're up against, I've likely seen it before, and I can usually give you a clear sense of where the issue comes from, what treatment is likely to work best, and how long progress should take. I'm generous with my time, and I think you'll find it worthwhile.
Thanks for reading, and I hope to hear from you soon!
Steven Hughes, PhD, ABPdN
PS
HEY – in 2017 I gave a TEDx talk right here in Prague, which you can watch at the link below.
