Sarah
Counselor, MA, MS, LLPC (she, her)
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2 Endorsed
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Feeling overwhelmed by constant pressure to succeed, stay focused, perform well, or keep everything together can become mentally and emotionally exhausting. Many athletes, teens, college students, and high performers silently struggle underneath the surface while appearing driven, disciplined, and successful on the outside. Internally, they may be battling anxiety, OCD, burnout, perfectionism, fear of failure, overthinking, loss of confidence, or feeling like their identity is tied to performance. Some also struggle after injuries, major life transitions, academic pressure, or balancing sports, school, and everyday life.
As a former athlete, I understand the mental and emotional demands that come with constantly feeling pressure to succeed. I work with athletes, teens, college students, and high performers who want to better understand themselves, strengthen confidence, improve focus, manage anxiety, reduce overthinking, and feel more in control mentally and emotionally.
My approach is supportive, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I help clients develop practical skills, emotional awareness, confidence, resilience, and healthier ways to manage stress, anxiety, perfectionism, and OCD-related thought patterns. Whether you’re feeling stuck, mentally exhausted, disconnected, or burnt out, you deserve support too. Let's connect!
Call or Email Sarah Hughson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (616) 421-9706
Let's Connect (616) 421-9706
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- ASR Health Benefits
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cofinity | First Health
- ComPsych
- Health Alliance Plan (HAP) of Michigan
- Medicaid
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Priority Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Sarah Hughson
Counselor, MA, MS, LLPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 421-9706
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Michigan / 6451024869 Supervised by Anne M. Parpas RN, BSN, MA, LPC-S (Michigan / 6532) Sarah Michelle Hughson
- In Practice for 1 year
- Attended Sacred Heart University, M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2026
- License: State of Connecticut 9426 / 2026
- Degree/Diploma from National University Masters of Science in Sport Psychology / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sarah Hughson
Counselor, MA, MS, LLPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (616) 421-9706
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- ADHD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Caregivers
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Thinking Disorders
Sarah Hughson
Counselor, MA, MS, LLPC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (616) 421-9706
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Intervention
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
Sarah Hughson
Counselor, MA, MS, LLPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (616) 421-9706
Location
Additional Location
Stamford, CT 06903
(616) 421-9706