At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Michigan / 6401019027
- NPI
- 1851843221
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Strengths based
- Mindfulness informed
About Samantha
Samantha Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, eating and food-related concerns, depression, and life transitions. She supports clients working on self-esteem, career questions, relationship strains, and specific issues such as body image, codependency, and postpartum depression. Samantha writes simply and listens with empathy so people feel heard from the first session.
She uses a goal-focused, collaborative process that keeps the client in charge of their change. Sessions begin by looking at what has led to current struggles and where the client wants to go next. Together they set clear, manageable goals and track progress step by step.
Samantha blends client-centered methods with motivational interviewing and mindfulness to help clients find internal motivation and steady attention to the present moment. She also draws on narrative therapy and hypnotherapy techniques when they fit the client's goals and comfort level. The emphasis is on practical tools and small shifts that add up over time.
Her style is described as sensitive, caring, and respectful. She looks for each person’s strengths and helps them build on what already works. Sessions include talking, skill practice, and reflections tailored to daily life needs.
With seven years of experience and a Master of Arts degree, Samantha supports people who want clear plans and compassionate guidance. She invites clients to treat therapy as a partnership where they remain in the driver’s seat while she helps navigate the route ahead.
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How Samantha Brings Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Online
Samantha often combines motivational interviewing with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Motivational interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and strengthening their commitment to goals. It can be useful for issues like eating and behavior change, motivation for work or career shifts, and building healthier habits. Client-centered therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities, creating a respectful space where the client leads the conversation and choices. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Samantha treats therapy as a collaborative process. She will discuss what methods feel most useful, try different strategies together, and adjust the plan based on the client’s needs and goals.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats aren’t fully listed here. The biography notes live sessions and asynchronous messaging as part of her practice; ask about which formats will be used for your care. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut down on travel time, allow shorter check-ins on a workday, or offer a messaging channel for reflective journaling between meetings. These practical benefits help people maintain momentum while working toward their goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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 issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
7+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Samantha commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, eating and food-related issues, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and self-esteem concerns, career decisions, and related topics like body image, codependency, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The approach is collaborative and goal-focused. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying strengths, setting practical goals, and tracking progress together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working as a therapist and holds a Master of Arts degree alongside her LPC credential.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions live sessions and asynchronous messaging during the week; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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