Ann Huyghe, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

About Ann

Ann Huyghe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on practical support for common life challenges. She works with people struggling with stress, anxiety, mood changes, grief, anger, and difficulties around eating and intimacy. Her tone is compassionate and straightforward, aimed at helping someone take the next step when they feel stuck.

Her approach is collaborative and personalized from the first session. Ann uses clear, evidence-based tools to help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter day to day.

Background and approach

Conversations are shaped to fit a person's priorities and pace rather than a rigid protocol. Ann draws on many therapeutic methods. She often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - to help people notice unhelpful patterns and commit to values-based actions.

Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and responds, keeping the person’s experience central. Over 14 years of work in the field informs her judgment and adaptability. She aims to demystify treatment and teach skills that people can use outside sessions.

The focus is on practical steps, clearer thinking, and small shifts that add up. Starting therapy with Ann involves a brief matching process and scheduling. She supports clients who prefer flexible formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Therapeutic approaches and what online sessions look like

Ann frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors to reduce symptoms. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, phobias, and some compulsive patterns by teaching practical skills you can use between sessions.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take steps that align with their values. ACT can be useful for stress, avoidance, and when someone wants clearer direction about what matters to them.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adjust techniques as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and keep momentum between appointments. Many people appreciate being able to access care from home while still working on concrete skills and goals with a licensed professional.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and mood disorders as well as eating and intimacy-related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, using clear tools and compassionate listening to help people make practical changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and applying a range of clinical methods.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - with license number MI LPC 6401012334 and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

How can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

What does therapy cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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