Ryan Huling , LPC

Ryan Huling greets prospective clients with encouragement and an understanding of how difficult the first step toward help can feel. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and holds a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. With six years of experience as a therapist, he brings both professional training and practical perspective to his work.

He is also a husband and a father of three, with a fondness for the outdoors, a curiosity for learning, and an enthusiasm for hard rock music. These personal details inform his relatable, down-to-earth style in the therapy room.

Ryan views therapy as an organic process that resembles a relationship - one that grows over time and requires honesty and vulnerability from both people involved. His approach is to meet clients where they are, offering support as they navigate life’s challenges and transitions.

He focuses on helping people increase self-awareness, draw on their strengths to solve problems, and find renewed hope. Ryan acknowledges that change can be both difficult and rewarding, and he values the opportunity to walk alongside individuals as they uncover next steps on their journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Ryan Huling

Ryan uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the client’s experience guides the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and respect, helping people feel heard as they explore their goals and values.

He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical method that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. Mindfulness therapy is woven into his work as well, offering techniques to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity during difficult moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ryan works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps tailor sessions so they are focused and relevant.

Online therapy with Ryan can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and engage in therapy from the locations that work best for each individual.