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Paul Hugens, LMHC

Florida LMHC specializing in relationships
  • Relationship and intimacy
  • Trauma-informed support
  • Career and life transitions

About Paul Hugens

Paul Hugens is a Florida-licensed mental health professional with extensive experience helping people navigate relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and career difficulties. He holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, reflecting formal training to provide clinical care and therapeutic support in Florida. Paul approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on the strengths they already possess to address whatever is causing distress. He emphasizes practical, compassionate guidance and supports clients who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Recognizing that seeking help requires courage, he focuses on empowering clients through collaboration and encouragement, offering steady support as they work toward change.

Paul creates a space for people to explore difficult topics and develop tools for managing current problems while preparing for future challenges. His style centers on respect for each client’s perspective, clear communication about goals, and an emphasis on tangible progress. Whether someone is dealing with relationship strain, recovering from trauma, or facing career transitions, Paul works alongside them to identify strengths, confront obstacles, and pursue meaningful growth.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefBipolar disorderDepressionCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsDissociationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Paul Hugens have?

Paul Hugens has 40 years of experience.

Is Paul Hugens a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH21753.

In which languages does Paul Hugens provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Paul Hugens located?

He is located in Florida.

How can I work with Paul Hugens as my therapist?

You can work with Paul Hugens through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Paul Hugens work with international clients?

Yes, Paul Hugens works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Paul Hugens cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-based approaches and online care



Paul uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that include practical, skill-focused work and deeper, insight-oriented exploration. Skill-focused work teaches concrete tools for managing symptoms such as stress, anxiety, impulsivity, and addictive behaviors, helping clients build routines and coping strategies they can apply in daily life. Insight-oriented work helps clients examine relationship patterns, intimacy concerns, grief, and life transitions to gain clarity and shift unhelpful habits over time.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Paul collaborates with each client to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan as needs and preferences become clearer, so therapy evolves in partnership rather than following a fixed script.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access licensed professionals from different locations, arrange appointments that fit their lives, and maintain continuity of care during transitions. This format supports consistent progress while accommodating diverse communication styles and day-to-day realities.

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