Ann Huyghe, LPC

Ann Huyghe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 14 years of professional experience. She works with people navigating stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, adapting her approach to meet each person's circumstances and goals.

She approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she designs conversations and treatment plans to fit the unique needs of every client. Ann emphasizes collaboration and tailors interventions rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution.

Taking the first step toward therapy can take courage, and Ann recognizes and affirms that effort. She supports clients through the early steps of engagement and beyond, helping them build skills and find direction at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching acceptance and committed action strategies.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and improving relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management by teaching practical skills and structured techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ann works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into a busy life and to access licensed professionals from different locations.