Last edited 11/25/2025

Headshot of Abby Hughes, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern

Abby Hughes

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
In Person in Portland
Online in Oregon
Headshot of Abby Hughes, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Identifies As
She / Her / HersCisgenderWhite
Get To Know Me
Location
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemBody image issuesFamily issues
General Expertise
DepressionAnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemAddictionAttachment issuesCodependencyCompulsive behaviorEating disordersStressWomen's issuesCoping SkillsCouplesFamilies
Treatment Approaches
Culturally Sensitive TherapyFamily Systems TherapyNarrative TherapyEmotionally Focused TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual TherapyChild Counseling
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Children (5-12)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaEvernorth Health ServicesHealth Share of OregonMedicaidModa HealthOregon Health Plan (OHP)PacificSourceProvidence HealthRegenceTRICARE
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$225
Family Therapy:$225
Couples Counseling:$225
Individual Therapy:$225
Child Counseling:$225
Professional Background
Licensure
Under Supervision: Abby Hughes, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, N/A is practicing under the supervision of Brandie Lyday (Oregon, LMFT, T1503) at True Heart Therapy.
Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases.
Education
Portland State University , Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 2018 — I am currently undergoing clinical training at Lewis and Clark College in the Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy program. I am expected to graduate in 2026.
Work HistoryMy background includes working with children and adolescents on the autism spectrum in a community-based summer program. I’ve also gained valuable experience in residential treatment settings, supporting both adolescents and adults navigating eating disorders. Additionally, I spent time as an au pair for a neurodivergent family of four in England — an experience that deepened my understanding of neurodiversity within family systems. Outside of clinical spaces, I stay connected to my community through my work at a small, local coffee shop, where I find joy in everyday acts of service and connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Abby Hughes, MFT-I, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.