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Regina Ambs, LPC

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasRelationship, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Regina

Regina Ambs is a licensed professional counselor in Michigan who supports people navigating relationship challenges, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, stress and anxiety, identity and LGBT issues, parenting and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She brings 16 years of clinical experience to work with clients facing abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, attachment and blended family issues, body image and cancer-related concerns, caregiver stress, commitment and communication problems, disaster-related coping, divorce and separation, family of origin wounds, and general family problems. Regina’s style emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s internal experience.

She blends Internal Family Systems with client-centered listening and practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused strategies to help people identify patterns, reduce distress, and try new ways of relating to themselves and others. Sessions aim to increase self-understanding, strengthen communication skills, and build adaptable coping strategies.

Clients can expect an approachable, nonjudgmental clinician who focuses on tailored goals and sustainable change. Regina works to create a therapeutic rhythm that fits individual needs, helping clients move through transitions and toward greater emotional balance and functional well-being.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people notice and relate to internal parts or subpersonalities with curiosity and compassion; this approach supports work on trauma, self-criticism, and complex emotional patterns by fostering inner dialogue and healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through structured exercises and skill-building. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience, offering empathic listening and collaborative goal-setting so clients can explore values, improve self-understanding, and find their own solutions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Regina will work with each client to choose methods that fit their needs, preferences, and goals, adapting techniques over time as progress and challenges emerge. This partnership helps shape a clear plan while allowing flexibility to shift emphasis when useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, balance work and personal commitments, and access regular support from licensed professionals without traveling to an office, while still engaging in the therapeutic practices described above.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Regina commonly address?
She works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem and career concerns, and related areas such as abandonment and attachment problems.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Regina blends Internal Family Systems with client-centered listening, CBT techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to tailor sessions to each person’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Regina is an LPC with licenses MI LPC 6401010492 and NJ LPC 37PC00839200 and practices from Michigan.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

Also works with

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 approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Michigan, New Jersey

Languages

English