Samantha Hughes, LPC
Michigan LPC offering goal-focused, strengths-based therapy
- Goal-oriented care
- Strengths-based approach
- Flexible communication options
About Samantha Hughes
Samantha Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Michigan with seven years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. As an LPC - a state credential for providing professional mental health counseling - she blends compassion with practical strategies to help clients move from where they are now toward where they want to be.
Samantha frames therapy as a collaborative journey, walking alongside clients to explore their history, clarify goals, and build a plan for meaningful change. She begins by examining patterns and experiences that shaped the present, then co-creates measurable therapeutic goals and tracks progress together. Throughout the process she addresses arising thoughts, emotions, fears, and victories with sensitivity and respect.
Her style is grounded in a strengths-based orientation that intentionally looks for clients' existing abilities and resources - what she affectionately refers to as clients' "superpowers" - and uses those strengths as a foundation for growth. Clients can expect a warm, empathetic presence and a focus on practical steps that honor their expertise about their own lives.
Samantha works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, eating and food-related issues, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and career questions. She also supports people facing abandonment wounds, body-image struggles, codependency, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness work, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation or loneliness, jealousy, questions about life purpose, midlife transition, postpartum depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
She uses a variety of clinical approaches tailored to each person, drawing from client-centered therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, solution-focused strategies, internal family systems, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. In addition to live sessions, Samantha offers asynchronous messaging that mirrors collaborative journaling - a method that encourages self-reflection, mindfulness, and insight by allowing clients to write, reflect, and maintain ongoing communication between appointments.
Through goal-oriented counseling and a collaborative roadmap, Samantha aims to empower individuals to recognize their strengths, make steady progress, and experience meaningful change over time. Samantha Hughes, LPC
Samantha frames therapy as a collaborative journey, walking alongside clients to explore their history, clarify goals, and build a plan for meaningful change. She begins by examining patterns and experiences that shaped the present, then co-creates measurable therapeutic goals and tracks progress together. Throughout the process she addresses arising thoughts, emotions, fears, and victories with sensitivity and respect.
Her style is grounded in a strengths-based orientation that intentionally looks for clients' existing abilities and resources - what she affectionately refers to as clients' "superpowers" - and uses those strengths as a foundation for growth. Clients can expect a warm, empathetic presence and a focus on practical steps that honor their expertise about their own lives.
Samantha works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, grief, eating and food-related issues, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and career questions. She also supports people facing abandonment wounds, body-image struggles, codependency, communication problems, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness work, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation or loneliness, jealousy, questions about life purpose, midlife transition, postpartum depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder.
She uses a variety of clinical approaches tailored to each person, drawing from client-centered therapy, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, solution-focused strategies, internal family systems, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. In addition to live sessions, Samantha offers asynchronous messaging that mirrors collaborative journaling - a method that encourages self-reflection, mindfulness, and insight by allowing clients to write, reflect, and maintain ongoing communication between appointments.
Through goal-oriented counseling and a collaborative roadmap, Samantha aims to empower individuals to recognize their strengths, make steady progress, and experience meaningful change over time. Samantha Hughes, LPC
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Hypnotherapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Samantha Hughes have?
Samantha Hughes has 7 years of experience as a therapist.
Is Samantha Hughes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: MI LPC 6401019027.
In which languages does Samantha Hughes provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Samantha Hughes located?
Samantha is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Samantha Hughes as my therapist?
You can work with Samantha through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Samantha Hughes work with international clients?
Yes. Samantha Hughes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Samantha Hughes cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as location and Samantha's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could remote therapy be a good fit for you?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can meaningfully support their mental health and everyday functioning. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for many people.One of the main benefits is flexibility - clients can connect in the format that suits them best, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That variety makes it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments.
Licensed professionals provide care remotely, and clients have the option to switch therapists if they feel another fit would be more helpful. For many individuals, remote therapy offers an accessible, practical route to consistent support and meaningful progress with a qualified therapist.