Ryan Huling , LPC

Ryan Huling welcomes people who are taking the difficult step of seeking support and approaches therapy with a calm, grounded presence. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Western Michigan University. With six years of clinical experience, Ryan combines professional training with a practical, compassionate stance to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, addiction concerns, parenting issues, and other life transitions.

Ryan is a husband and a father of three, and he brings personal insight from family life and everyday responsibilities into his work. He enjoys the outdoors, loves learning new things, and is an avid fan of hard rock music, interests that help inform his collaborative and down-to-earth style in sessions. Ryan describes therapy as an organic relationship that grows over time and requires honesty and vulnerability from both people involved.

In sessions he aims to meet clients where they are, helping them build self-awareness, draw on existing strengths to solve problems, and uncover sources of hope. He views the process of change as both challenging and rewarding and values the privilege of accompanying people as they identify practical next steps toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ryan draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices to support people in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a trusting relationship and meeting each person where they are, which helps with issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop new strategies for coping with anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple attention practices that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ryan works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He emphasizes open conversation about what is helping and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend appointments from home, maintain continuity during busy periods, and choose the format that feels most accessible for each person seeking support.