UTS Counseling and Consulting Services LLC

UTS Counseling and Consulting Services LLC Hi! I'm a LPC (MI) and LMHC (FL). I work with teens, adults, and couples. Hi. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Michigan.

I am a fully certified Emotionally Focused Therapy and trained in EMDR. My specialties include healthy relationships, maintaining boundaries, and improving self-worth. I work with adult individuals and couples. I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy and EMDR to assist those on coping with past and current traumas and to improve relationships.

Confessions of a therapist: Even with years of experience as a licensed counselor in Michigan and a licensed mental heal...
11/19/2025

Confessions of a therapist: Even with years of experience as a licensed counselor in Michigan and a licensed mental health clinician in Florida, plus specialized EFT and EFCT training, I am still learning every day. I see my own therapist. I still get overwhelmed sometimes. And I still work hard to show up with clarity, compassion, and intention.

If you ever need a space that feels supportive and real, you are welcome here. Stay connected for grounded wisdom and practical tools that help you feel less alone in your process.

As the holidays get closer, many couples start to feel that mix of excitement, pressure, extra plans, and shifting expec...
11/14/2025

As the holidays get closer, many couples start to feel that mix of excitement, pressure, extra plans, and shifting expectations. A little intention now can make the season feel lighter, more connected, and a lot more enjoyable. Here are simple ways to move through the pre holiday weeks together with more ease and teamwork.

1. Holiday Preview Night
Try one small holiday tradition early. Light a festive candle, bake a simple recipe, or watch part of a favorite movie to ease into the season together.

2. Holiday Anchors
Choose one thing that helps you both stay grounded. A morning check in, a short walk after dinner, or ten minutes of quiet before bed.

3. Joy List
Write down three things each that bring you joy this season. Let those guide how you spend your time before the busy moments take over.

4. Expectations Conversation
Ask each other what you are looking forward to and what you hope to avoid this year. A simple check in now prevents stress later.

5. Code Word for Overwhelm
Pick a funny word or inside joke that means I need a moment. It helps you stay connected when emotions run high.

6. Micro Traditions
Create a tiny tradition that feels special. Hot cocoa after errands, a cozy drive to look at lights, or a gratitude moment before Thanksgiving.

7. Energy Planning
Talk about what kind of support each of you needs this week. It keeps you moving through the season as a team.

8. Slow Moments
The season can feel loud. Make space for quiet pockets of connection. Reading together, sharing a warm drink, or sitting in stillness.

If you and your partner are seeking deeper support or want to strengthen your connection this season, Ustina is an EFCT certified couples therapist. Learn more at www.utscounseling.com

10/31/2025

Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy—it’s rooted in ancient traditions of honoring change, transition, and the unseen. 🎃

As we move through this season, it’s a good reminder that facing what’s hidden (even within ourselves) can bring clarity, healing, and growth.

Curiosity and awareness are powerful tools for transformation.
What have you learned about yourself this season?

This November, UTS Counseling & Consulting is highlighting ways to nourish our community in body, mind, and spirit.While...
10/29/2025

This November, UTS Counseling & Consulting is highlighting ways to nourish our community in body, mind, and spirit.

While the holidays bring warmth and connection, they can also be a challenging time for many. Food insecurity, loneliness, and financial strain often rise during this season. Our hope is to help bridge that gap by sharing local resources and simple ways to care for one another.

You’ll find a few slides in this post featuring Greater Lansing–area food pantries and meal programs. If you or someone you know could use support, please reach out. These programs exist to help — without judgment.

Here are a few ways to give back and stay connected this season:

• Call 2-1-1 or visit mi211.org to find food, housing, and community assistance near you.
• Donate Locally: Greater Lansing Food Bank — even $1 helps provide meals for families.
• Find Food Access Points: Feeding Michigan or PantryNet.org.
• Explore Little Free Pantries: littlefreepantry.org — take what you need or leave what you can.
• Host a Shared Meal: Invite friends or neighbors for a potluck and collect pantry donations together.
• Check In on Someone: A small act of kindness or shared meal can mean more than you know.

Together, we can make sure no one in our community feels unseen or unsupported. When we care for one another, we strengthen collective wellbeing — body, mind, and heart.

10/29/2025

Here are the mobile distributions for this week. View mobiles scheduled for the next 30 days or find a pantry near you at https://glfoodbank.org/mobiles.

Fun Fact FridayDid you know the bright colors of fall leaves are always there, hidden under summer’s green? As the days ...
10/24/2025

Fun Fact Friday

Did you know the bright colors of fall leaves are always there, hidden under summer’s green? As the days grow shorter and the sunlight fades, trees slow their food-making process. Chlorophyll breaks down, revealing the reds, oranges, and yellows that were waiting all along.

Eventually, trees let go of their leaves to rest and conserve energy for winter. It’s their natural rhythm of release and renewal, a reminder that rest is not an ending but preparation for growth.

In our own lives, we go through similar cycles. We hold on tightly through busy seasons, then feel the pull to slow down and release what no longer serves us. Sometimes that means stepping back, creating space for reflection, or letting old habits and patterns fall away. Just like the trees, we can trust that letting go is part of our own healing and transformation.

What are you ready to release this season so you can enter your next chapter with greater clarity and energy?

| www.utscounseling.com

Did you know the average couple waits almost six years after relationship challenges begin before reaching out for help?...
10/17/2025

Did you know the average couple waits almost six years after relationship challenges begin before reaching out for help?
That’s six years of missed moments, miscommunication, and emotional distance quietly growing between two people who still care deeply about one another.

Couples therapy isn’t only for times of crisis. It’s a space to strengthen your connection before disconnection takes hold. When partners learn to recognize their patterns early, they can repair them before they turn into walls. Therapy helps you replace “we keep missing each other” with “we know how to find our way back.”

And here’s another fun fact. When you’re emotionally overwhelmed or hurt, the part of your brain responsible for language actually goes offline for up to twenty minutes. That means your body is in survival mode, not communication mode.

Taking a pause during conflict isn’t avoidance. It’s giving your nervous system time to calm so you can return ready to listen and be heard. When we move from reactivity to responsiveness, connection has a chance to grow again.

What might shift for you if you viewed therapy as maintenance, not repair?

Fun Fact Friday 💛Did you know that Ustina helps co-lead a very special Couples Retreat experience?These retreats guide p...
10/10/2025

Fun Fact Friday 💛

Did you know that Ustina helps co-lead a very special Couples Retreat experience?

These retreats guide partners through the seven conversations from Dr. Sue Johnson’s book Hold Me Tight, using the framework of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples reconnect and heal from past attachment wounds.

Throughout the weekend, participants explore how humans are wired for connection, what happens when disconnection occurs, and how to rebuild emotional safety. Guided teaching and private breakout sessions give couples space to practice each conversation and deepen their bond.

The next retreat takes place October 17–18, offering a beautiful opportunity for growth, healing, and renewed connection.

Something new is on the horizon. ✨✨✨I’m moving to a new office that reflects the growth, warmth, and calm I hope you fee...
10/09/2025

Something new is on the horizon. ✨✨✨

I’m moving to a new office that reflects the growth, warmth, and calm I hope you feel when you walk through my doors.

The new space will open in November, still right here in East Lansing. I’m so grateful for each of you who have made this journey possible. This move is an exciting step toward creating a space that feels even more aligned with healing, connection, and care.

Stay tuned for a look inside the new office soon.

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East Lansing, MI
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