- warm and down-to-earth
- practical problem solving
- focus on relationships
About Ula
Ula Rutan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with ten years of clinical experience. She presents as easy-going and down-to-earth, and she uses a warm, grounded style to help people feel seen and heard. Her goal is to help clients notice strengths and take practical steps toward better days.
She earned a master’s degree in community counseling from Siena Heights University and has spent about a decade working with individuals facing family conflict, trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress. Ula also helps people dealing with parenting challenges, relationship struggles, grief, anger, and career transitions. Money and financial issues are listed among her focus areas when they affect a person’s wellbeing.
Ula uses an eclectic set of methods to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to build calm and presence, and motivational interviewing to support change. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas inform how she builds trust and works collaboratively.
Sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth, with a focus on problem solving, clearer communication, and setting realistic goals. She also supports people coping with adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and post-traumatic stress.
People meet Ula in a relaxed, supportive setting where humor and straightforward talk are welcome. She works in English and practices in Michigan, and she invites prospective clients to take a small step toward change.
How Ula’s approaches translate to online work
Ula draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and behavior change by breaking problems into smaller steps and practicing new skills. She also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening, acceptance, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ula will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest techniques that fit your situation. The plan is collaborative and can shift as needs change, so clients help choose what feels most useful.
The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to attend from quieter locations or during a lunch break, and some people find it easier to practice skills in their everyday setting rather than waiting for an in-person session.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She helps people with relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, career questions, and money and financial issues that affect wellbeing.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is easy-going and collaborative. She uses straightforward talk, practical goal setting, and a mix of techniques to match each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
She holds a master’s degree in community counseling from Siena Heights University and has about ten years of experience working with individuals and families.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.