Ann Huyghe

Ann Huyghe is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. She approaches clients with respect, sensitivity, and a calm manner. Ann aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and worth the courage it takes to begin.

Ann uses plain talk to learn what matters most to each person. She listens for patterns that keep problems going and works with clients to try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on practical changes that fit day-to-day life, not on jargon or one-size-fits-all recipes.

Her work draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurts shape present reactions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to values-based actions. These approaches are used as tools together, not as fixed rules, so plans are shaped to each person’s goals.

With 14 years of experience as an LPC, Ann adapts sessions to the pace clients need. She pays attention to attachment, shame, impulsivity, and eating-related concerns when they come up. The focus is on tangible steps - small experiments, shifts in thought or behavior, and clearer priorities.

Ann invites people to work at a realistic pace and to try changes between sessions. She emphasizes collaboration and adjustment as progress unfolds, helping clients build skills they can use after formal sessions end.

How Ann blends trauma-informed and action-focused approaches online

Ann often draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address how past events shape current reactions, helping people name what happened and reduce its daily impact. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and support committed steps toward a meaningful life, even when difficult feelings remain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and short experiments.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Ann collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. She adjusts pacing and techniques as trust and progress develop so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Confirm the therapist's available session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online work can also support steady practice of skills between sessions and make it simpler to maintain continuity when schedules change.