Regina Ambs, LPC
Michigan LPC specializing in relationships and trauma
- Trauma and grief support
- Relationship and family therapy
- Flexible online options
About Regina Ambs
Regina Ambs is a licensed counselor in Michigan who guides people through complex emotional and relational challenges. She brings a compassionate, person-focused approach to work with individuals facing trauma, grief, life transitions, and questions of personal identity, helping clients make sense of difficult feelings and discover practical ways forward. Regina concentrates on relationship dynamics and family systems, offering support for communication problems, parenting concerns, and the stressors that arise during major life changes.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique story, with attention to building resilience, strengthening self-understanding, and improving interpersonal skills. She helps clients develop coping strategies for anxiety, workplace stress, and social concerns, while also addressing wounds from past abuse or attachment disruptions through sensitive, paced care. Regina holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - which indicates a state license to practice professional counseling.
Whether working with individuals at midlife, young adults facing transitions, or families seeking healthier patterns, she creates a supportive space for exploration and growth. Regina aims to empower people to reconnect with inner strengths, improve relationships, and move toward more fulfilling lives through practical skills and thoughtful therapeutic support.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique story, with attention to building resilience, strengthening self-understanding, and improving interpersonal skills. She helps clients develop coping strategies for anxiety, workplace stress, and social concerns, while also addressing wounds from past abuse or attachment disruptions through sensitive, paced care. Regina holds the credential LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - which indicates a state license to practice professional counseling.
Whether working with individuals at midlife, young adults facing transitions, or families seeking healthier patterns, she creates a supportive space for exploration and growth. Regina aims to empower people to reconnect with inner strengths, improve relationships, and move toward more fulfilling lives through practical skills and thoughtful therapeutic support.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Regina Ambs have?
Regina Ambs has 16 years of experience.
Is Regina Ambs a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details are MI LPC 6401010492 and NJ LPC 37PC00839200.
In which languages does Regina Ambs provide therapy?
Regina provides therapy in English.
Where is Regina Ambs located?
Regina is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Regina Ambs as my therapist?
You can work with Regina through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Regina Ambs work with international clients?
Regina Ambs does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Regina Ambs 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 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.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches into Online Care
Regina uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person’s self-directed growth, and it can be especially helpful for identity questions, relationship concerns, and building self-esteem.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood challenges. CBT offers concrete tools for changing thoughts and behaviors that contribute to everyday difficulties.
When trauma is central to a client’s experience, Regina incorporates trauma-focused techniques to carefully address painful memories and their ongoing effects, pacing the work to match each person's readiness and resilience.
Finding the right approach is part of the process; Regina works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy with Regina can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into daily life while still engaging in meaningful, structured therapeutic work with a licensed professional.