Hillary Hughes

LCSW, MDiv, Clinical Supervisor

Hillary Hughes brings over two decades of clinical experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families impacted by trauma, anxiety, and grief. As the Executive Director and founder of Authentic Hope: Center for Peace and Empowerment, she has built a practice rooted in embodied healing, empowerment, and peace building.

Hillary's supervision style mirrors her therapeutic approach: collaborative, strengths-based, and deeply affirming. She believes supervision should feel like a safe space to explore your questions, celebrate your wins, and process the hard moments that come with this work.

Hillary's Clinical Expertise

Trauma-informed care
Works with all ages, including children and teens
LGBTQ+ affirming practice
Anxiety and grief recovery
Embodied and empowerment based approaches (including sand tray, play therapy and EMDR)
Non violent communication strategies

Clinical Supervision with Hillary Hughes, LCSW

Finding Your Supervisor Is Like Finding Your Therapist—It's About the Right Fit

You've done the hard work of getting your degree. You've shown up for clients even when it felt overwhelming. Now you need someone to walk alongside you as you complete your supervision hours and grow into the clinician you want to become.

At Authentic Hope, supervision isn't just about checking boxes for licensure. It's about building your confidence, deepening your skills, and finding your authentic voice as a therapist.

What Supervision with Hillary Looks Like

Bi-weekly 1-hour individual sessions
Bi-weekly 1-hour group sessions
Case consultation and clinical skill development
Processing countertransference and therapist self-care
Exploration of theoretical orientation and therapeutic style
Support navigating ethical dilemmas and complex cases

Specialized Training Opportunities

Trauma-informed care
Play therapy and sand tray techniques
Working with LGBTQ+ youth and families
Culturally responsive practice
Embodied approaches to healing

A Community of Support

Peer consultation and support
Connection with other clinicians at various stages of licensure
A non-profit mission centered on empowerment and peace-building

Is This Supervision Right for You?

Are an Associate Social Worker (ASW) or CSWA in Oregon working toward LCSW licensure
Are interested in working in person at our office in Corvallis, Oregon
Want to specialize in work with children, teens, and young adults
Are passionate about trauma-informed, affirming care
Value a collaborative, strengths-based approach to supervision
Want a supervisor who gets it; the exhaustion, the self-doubt, the deep joy of this work
Are looking for more than just hours; you want to grow