Eric Britz , LPC

Eric Britz is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with 19 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist, addiction counselor, and life coach. He earned a Master of Arts degree in counseling with a specialization in Art Therapy from Wayne State University in May 2005, and holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor. He has delivered individual, group, and art therapy services for a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger management, addiction recovery and co-occurring disorders, men's issues, and spiritual or religious concerns.

Eric has experience working with people who live with persistent, chronic mental illness, and he has provided services in court and county jail settings. His clinical practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma-Focused, and art therapy techniques alongside other evidence-based methods. He integrates training in crisis intervention, expressive arts, popular media, and participation in 12-step approaches to support treatment goals.

He approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding labels and emphasizing a collaborative path forward. He seeks to help individuals take the first steps toward change and to walk alongside clients as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Eric uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on practical skills and strategies that can reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.

He also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of trauma and abuse. This approach helps people process traumatic experiences and develop coping tools to manage triggers and reduce the ongoing emotional impact.

Client-Centered Therapy is another cornerstone of his work, emphasizing a respectful, empathetic relationship in which the therapist supports each person’s own goals and pace of change. This approach is useful for those seeking a collaborative, nonjudgmental space to explore life transitions, relationship concerns, or identity issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Licensed professionals and therapists work together with clients to select and adapt methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those who prefer remote care. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistent appointments and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.