Dr. McHugh is a licensed psychologist who treats a wide variety of issues, including problems with relationships and divorce, depression, anxiety and mood disorders, parenting, and women's issues. Her practice style is primarily cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused and insight-oriented. Her patients find Dr. McHugh to be a comforting, caring influence.

 

One area of expertise is working with survivors of domestic violence and other trauma, including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). She also has extensive experience providing treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in children, adolescents, and adults. This includes cognitive-behavioral techniques and exposure and response prevention. She has a particular passion for helping children overcome OCD. Dr. McHugh is experienced at administering psychological testing to help diagnose psychological disorders. She has performed hundreds of psychological evaluations for forensic purposes, such as competency, psychological injury, and criminal mitigation.