Pietruck Therapy Services
Therapy Services
Mark Schuby, LMSW
(he/him/his)
Where he studied:
Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies
– Mercy College of Detroit
Master of Social Work
– Eastern Michigan University
What he does at Pietruck Therapy Services:
Psychotherapist
Location:
Ann Arbor & Virtual
Contact:
Meet Mark
What is your favorite place?
Elk Rapids Michigan – great memories with family and friends.
If you weren’t a mental health professional, what would you be doing?
Coaching
A book that everyone should read:
Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx
What do you do for self-care/self-love?
I try to have balance: family, friends, work, exercise, and sleep!
Other than mental health, what is something you’re passionate about?
Sports
Who is your ideal client?
A client who is willing to partner with someone in order to address issues with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or trauma.
Why do you like being a therapist?
Everyday is different! Every client/family is different! I enjoy seeing someone accomplish a level of functioning, happiness, and peace that they did not envision in a previous time in their life.
What is something you wish people knew about therapy?
It works if you, work it! Like any skill, it takes time and practice to ensure a new behavior or outcome.
Why/how can people benefit from therapy?
As humans, we can all identify issues, patterns, and relationships that sabotage our happiness and quality of life. Identification is only part of the equation. Therapy helps a person to implement a strategy to increase their quality of life.
What is something you’d like clients to know about you (or how you work)?
I like to rely on my years of coaching. I like being a part of a team approach to help clients achieve their desired level of functioning and happiness. As the clinician, I have responsibilities and duties. As the client, they have responsibilities and duties. If we both adhere to those principles, clients can be successful.
What does success in therapy look like to you?
It starts with a clear vision of the presenting problem. If the client and clinician agree on the area of need, we can partner to develop clear goals to address the need. If we have clear goals and objectives, success will be evident.
What are your thoughts about the “stigma” of therapy?
In my experience, the vast majority of people support others in obtaining the help that they need and are more than willing to support others in their journey. However, when it comes to themselves or family members, often times it is not talked about or it is hidden, so the stigma is self-directed in a lot of cases.
Populations:
Teens 13-19, Young Adults, Adults & Families
Treatment Modalities:
- Coaching
- Cognitive Therapy Behavior (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Inner Child/Inner Child/“Parts” Work
- Mindfulness
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Trauma Informed Care
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Professional Specializations
- Addiction and Codependency
- Athletes/Former Athletes
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavior Problems
- Bullying
- Co-Occuring Disorders
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Regulation
- Family of Origin
- Insomnia
- Mindfulness
- Mood Disorders
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationships
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sexual Assault Survivors
- Sport and Performance Psychology
- Substance Abuse
Mark Schuby, LMSW
(he/him/his)
Where he studied:
Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies
– Mercy College of Detroit
Master of Social Work
– Eastern Michigan University
What he does at Pietruck Therapy Services:
Psychotherapist
Location:
Ann Arbor & Virtual
Contact:
Meet Mark
What is your favorite place?
Elk Rapids Michigan – great memories with family and friends.
If you weren’t a mental health professional, what would you be doing?
Coaching
A book that everyone should read:
Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx
What do you do for self-care/self-love?
I try to have balance: family, friends, work, exercise, and sleep!
Other than mental health, what is something you’re passionate about?
Sports
Who is your ideal client?
A client who is willing to partner with someone in order to address issues with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, or trauma.
Why do you like being a therapist?
Everyday is different! Every client/family is different! I enjoy seeing someone accomplish a level of functioning, happiness, and peace that they did not envision in a previous time in their life.
What is something you wish people knew about therapy?
It works if you, work it! Like any skill, it takes time and practice to ensure a new behavior or outcome.
Why/how can people benefit from therapy?
As humans, we can all identify issues, patterns, and relationships that sabotage our happiness and quality of life. Identification is only part of the equation. Therapy helps a person to implement a strategy to increase their quality of life.
What is something you’d like clients to know about you (or how you work)?
I like to rely on my years of coaching. I like being a part of a team approach to help clients achieve their desired level of functioning and happiness. As the clinician, I have responsibilities and duties. As the client, they have responsibilities and duties. If we both adhere to those principles, clients can be successful.
What does success in therapy look like to you?
It starts with a clear vision of the presenting problem. If the client and clinician agree on the area of need, we can partner to develop clear goals to address the need. If we have clear goals and objectives, success will be evident.
What are your thoughts about the “stigma” of therapy?
In my experience, the vast majority of people support others in obtaining the help that they need and are more than willing to support others in their journey. However, when it comes to themselves or family members, often times it is not talked about or it is hidden, so the stigma is self-directed in a lot of cases.
Populations:
Teens 13-19, Young Adults, Adults & Families
Treatment Modalities:
- Coaching
- Cognitive Therapy Behavior (CBT)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Inner Child/Inner Child/“Parts” Work
- Mindfulness
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Trauma Informed Care
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Professional Specializations
- Addiction and Codependency
- Athletes/Former Athletes
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavior Problems
- Bullying
- Co-Occuring Disorders
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Regulation
- Family of Origin
- Insomnia
- Mindfulness
- Mood Disorders
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationships
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Sexual Assault Survivors
- Sport and Performance Psychology
- Substance Abuse
Background
Mark has been practicing psychotherapy since 1990 in several different settings, working with diverse populations and ages across the lifespan. Mark has clinical training working in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, and family issues. He also has extensive experience working with youth and families engaged in substance use issues. Before Pietruck Therapy Services, Mark worked in many outpatient and inpatient mental health and substance abuse organizations including Huron Oaks, Brighton Hospital, Eastwood Clinics, Livonia Counseling Center, and Davis Counseling Center. Mark also has over 25 years of experience as a Student Assistance Coordinator in the public school setting.
