Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in 49512

I am passionate about counseling pre-teens (age 10 and up), adolescents, young adults, and adults. I especially enjoy helping others untangle and heal from past trauma as well as helping individuals with ADHD develop an understanding for their way of operating and skills around that, viewing it in a positive light. I enjoy using Sand Tray, Play Therapy, and EMDR with clients of all ages.

Hello there! My name is Eric and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been working in the mental health field since 2011, ranging from providing support in an inpatient psychiatric setting to providing telehealth crisis management and services, and more recently transitioning to working more one-on-one. My focus is to be able to work with you to take a closer look at what has been going on in life leading to this moment, what it is that we can address together, and how we can move together towards achieving a better tomorrow for you! One step at a time.

I am truly thankful for the opportunity to help individuals find healing throughout all areas of their lives including psychological, mental, emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational. I am passionate about helping people experience growth and helping them discover tools to live a healthy and abundant life. I believe that the first step towards healing and growth is having someone to talk to, and I prioritize establishing a safe and trusting environment to explore what it is you may be going through. I am empathic, relatable, and genuinely caring towards my clients.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan and have a Master's degree in Counseling. I believe that as all people travel through life, struggles and difficulties can arise which may leave a person feeling stuck and with a variety of emotions. My passion is to help people discover meaning, to walk along the side of those who are trying to navigate the complexities of life, and to offer support, help, and understanding. Together, I will work with you to explore the various themes of your story and to rediscover strengths and resources that will help enrich your story with healing and growth.

Especially in times of crisis or transition, when the things we look to for our identity or sense of self are in flux or lost, we can feel lost ourselves. We wonder who we are, what we’re doing, and where we’re going. Our minds get foggy, we feel stuck and aimless, and we’re often overwhelmed by our thoughts. We get caught up in our emotions and forget what grounds and centers us.

Life has a way of knocking us down, doesn’t it? It can be tough to create a life that feels fulfilling. We can find ourselves dissatisfied in our relationships, career, or life, and it can be difficult to shake the nagging sense that life has not turned out how we expected or hoped. Perhaps, you are struggling with a difficult boss or a job that doesn’t quite seem to fit your skill set. Or perhaps, no matter matter how hard you try you cannot seem to make progress with your relationships (whether that be your spouse, significant other, family, or friends), and it continues to be distant, disconnected, or conflicted.

Are you struggling with trauma? You might feel anxious, disconnected from your body, feeling the need to constantly distract yourself, or not feeling like yourself. This may be in response to a bigger life event, loss, life transitions, or something you’ve been unable to access. Sometimes, our responses are connected to childhood trauma, religious trauma, work trauma, or from past relationships. You may also question if your responses are connected to trauma at all. You want to live a life where it feels good to be present with yourself and in relationships. Where you can be authentically yourself.

Trauma is often an isolating event and my goal as a therapist is to provide support to my clients and their families to bring healing and growth as they learn ways to integrate past experiences into their lives today. I am comfortable providing therapy for a variety of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and young adults who have experienced traumatic or difficult events in their lives.

Pamela Rybka is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoeducational therapy, mindfulness, and meditation. Her philosophy of care is to involve clients in their treatment plans.