Dr. Hughes has been directing and managing mental health and addiction programs from New Jersey to Florida for over 15 years. He is state licensed as a Mental Health Counselor. Dr. Hughes has specialized in treating dual diagnosis adolescents for over 25 years. In Florida public schools, Dr. Hughes is certified in Exceptional Student Education.

In 1983, he was certified in Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy. In 1985, he earned a CAC (Certified Addiction Professional certificate) in New Jersey. In 1986, he attended intensive training in Psychodrama and Psychotherapy at the Moreno Institute in New York City. In 1987, he completed a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from New York University. In 1989, he received specialized training in Biofeedback, in New Jersey. In 1993, he completed his doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in employee assistance counseling.

Dr. Hughes has been a consultant for dozens of mental health and substance abuse programs on the east coast and as far west as Texas. He has written grants through various extensive RFP processes for both private agencies and large chain hospitals. Dr. Hughes was presented on the Dr. Phil Show in March of 2010 on “Dangerous Behaviors.” Dr. Hughes has lectured at many different universities ranging from New Jersey to Florida. He has lectured in the following subject areas: psychology, substance abuse, education and sociology.