Carol R. Hughes, Ph.D., L.M.F.T. is a dedicated professional specializing in collaborative divorce and family transition services, offering a compassionate alternative to traditional adversarial divorce proceedings. With a mission to create peace one family at a time, her practice focuses on reducing emotional turmoil and fostering constructive resolutions for separating couples and their children.
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Hughes employs a solution-focused, emotionally intelligent approach to help clients navigate divorce with dignity and cooperation. Her methods are particularly beneficial for parents seeking to prioritize their children’s well-being, promoting healthy co-parenting relationships and durable agreements outside of court. She is the founder of the SPLIT Outreach Project, which amplifies the voices of children affected by divorce.
Services Offered
- Child Specialist Services
- Co-Parenting Coaching
- Divorce Coaching
- Collaborative Divorce Process
- Mediation
- Trainer Services for Professionals
- Resources and Support for Adult Children of Divorce
- Our Family In Two Homes Program
- SPLIT Outreach Project Support
Based in Laguna Niguel, CA, Dr. Hughes serves clients throughout the region and offers resources such as films, discussion guides, and activity books designed to help families thrive during and after divorce.
