- Client-Centered Therapy
- Narrative approaches
- Mindfulness techniques
About Samantha
Samantha Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with seven years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, eating and food-related issues, depression, and major life changes. She also helps people navigating relationship strains, self-esteem challenges, career uncertainty, and questions about life purpose.
Samantha uses goal-oriented counseling to identify where someone is now and where they want to be. She and the client set clear goals and track progress together. Sessions often look at past patterns to understand current struggles and then focus on practical steps forward.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. She leans on Client-Centered Therapy to listen closely and reflect what matters most to the client. Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing are used to help people reframe their story and find motivation for change.
Samantha also offers hypnotherapy and mindfulness-based techniques when appropriate. These methods can support anxiety, stress, and body-image concerns by teaching grounding skills and shifting unhelpful thoughts. She uses brief, focused interventions alongside longer conversations when needed.
She describes therapy as collaborative: the client leads with their goals and Samantha supports the planning and next steps. Messaging is available between sessions to continue reflection and keep momentum. Samantha works in English and accepts international clients, with session logistics confirmed when booking.
How Samantha uses client-centered and mindfulness approaches online
Samantha commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client, which helps people clarify their goals and priorities. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding exercises to reduce stress and manage anxious thoughts.She also draws on Narrative Therapy to help clients retell their stories in less limiting ways, and Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change. These approaches help with career questions, life purpose concerns, body-image issues, and transitions by combining reflection with practical steps.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Samantha will work with each person to identify what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try, adjust, or drop as the work progresses.
Session logistics and formats should be confirmed when booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into busy schedules and reduce travel time. Messaging between sessions can support ongoing reflection and brief check-ins that keep momentum. Be sure to confirm the exact session options before scheduling so they fit into your routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Samantha works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating and food-related issues, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and self-esteem concerns, career questions, and life purpose topics.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her style is goal-oriented and collaborative; she helps people set clear goals, track progress, and use conversational and practical tools to move forward.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years of experience as a counselor working with a range of individual concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she is based in Michigan.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are arranged when you begin the matching and scheduling steps.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.