Samantha Hughes, LPC

Approaches Used Online and How They Help

Samantha uses hypnotherapy to help people access focused attention and suggestive techniques that can support changing habits, managing anxiety, and shifting unhelpful patterns. Client-centered therapy is also a core part of her work and centers the person's experience, offering reflective listening and support so clients feel heard and understood.

Mindfulness therapy is used to build awareness of thoughts and physical sensations, which can reduce reactivity to stress and improve emotional regulation. Each approach targets different needs and can be blended together depending on the concern, for example pairing mindfulness with motivational interviewing to support behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Samantha will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then try methods that match the client’s needs. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video helps with face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues, phone calls are useful when bandwidth is limited, chat provides a brief check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while maintaining continuity of care.