Dr. Betty Hughes has been in private practice for over 26 years. She holds a Doctorate in Counselor Education, as well as a Masters and Specialist of Education and a BA in Psychology, all from the University of Florida in Gainesville. She has focused on the treatment of eating disorders, trauma-related disorders, anxiety and depression. She is especially interested in integrating spirituality in the treatment process. Dr. Hughes also has a wide range of experiences in public speaking and presenting workshops. She has been interviewed on the subject of ‘Happiness’ by Suzanne Spencer on the Compass2Life show.