Giesken Counseling Services

04/27/2026

Owning your story isn’t easy.
But avoiding it often keeps you stuck in the same patterns.

At Giesken Counseling Services, we create a space where your story can be explored—
without judgment, without pressure, and at your pace.

For many teens and adults, anxiety and depression aren’t about being “too much”—
they’re about carrying experiences that haven’t been fully understood yet.

Therapy helps make sense of those experiences.
And that’s where meaningful change begins.

When appropriate, psychiatry and medication management services are also available—
as part of a thoughtful, personalized approach to your care.

If you’ve been holding things in, you don’t have to do that alone.
We’re here when you’re ready.

04/26/2026

04/24/2026

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04/21/2026

✨ Meet Marissa, LPC! ✨ She's joining our GCS Grand Blanc location!
For over a decade, she’s been making a difference in the lives of youth and families right here in Flint. Marissa is passionate about helping young people overcome anxiety, depression, and life’s toughest challenges—while building confidence and hope for the future.
We’re so excited to have her on our team! Drop a 👋 to welcome her!

04/15/2026

🌼 Wellness Wednesday 🌼
As the seasons change, so can our mood, energy, and overall mental health. Spring isn’t just about blooming flowers—it’s also a chance for renewal within ourselves. 🌱

Longer days, more sunlight, and fresh air can have a powerful impact on how we feel mentally and emotionally. If you’ve been feeling a shift lately, you’re not alone—and there’s science behind it.

Take a few minutes to explore how spring affects mental health and simple ways to support your well-being:
👉 Spring's Effects on Mental Health: https://healthieru.unl.edu/news/springs-effects-mental-health/
👉 Psychology Today Blog: 5 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health For Spring: https://shorturl.at/vIA7Q

🌷 “Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.”
— Laura Ingalls Wilder
This week, step outside, soak in the sunshine, and give yourself permission to reset. 💛

04/14/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Talk It Out for Teens #4
Substances, Choices & Limits

Curious about alcohol or w**d? Feeling pressure from friends? You’re not alone.

But here’s the real question:
👉 How do these choices actually impact your brain, mood, and future goals?

In this episode of CAYA Conversations, we get real—no lectures, no judgment.

💭 Why teens experiment (it’s more normal than you think)
🧠 What substances actually do to your sleep, memory & mental health
⚖️ How to set limits without feeling left out
🎧 Simple tools that actually help: box breathing, music resets & more
🤝 When to reach out—and how to do it

Whether you're a teen figuring things out or a parent trying to understand—this conversation matters.

🎧 Listen now & start the conversation: https://shorturl.at/o1Krq

04/09/2026

We hope to see you soon at one of our 4 GCS locations or online!!!
-Flint, MI
-Grand Blanc, MI
-Clarkston, MI
-Rochester Hills, MI
-Online Therapy or Mental Health Medication Management for Michigan

04/07/2026

Therapy or medication… or both? 🤔

It’s one of the most common questions we hear—and the truth is, mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Research shows that for many people, a combination of therapy + medication leads to the best outcomes.

✨ Therapy = coping skills, insight, growth
✨ Medication = symptom relief, brain support

Together? A more complete path to healing. (Blog link in comments)

You don’t have to figure this out alone. The right support can help you feel more stable, confident, and in control again.

If you’ve been unsure where to start, this blog is for you 💙
READ GCS's newest blog: "Do you need therapy, medication, or both?" by our nurse practitioner, Julia Cherrone, DNP, PMHNP-BC.

*Link in comments.

04/05/2026

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from Giesken Counseling Services! 🐣🌷

This season is a gentle reminder that growth takes time, healing is possible, and new beginnings can happen when we least expect them. Whether today brings you joy, reflection, connection, or rest—we hope you give yourself permission to be exactly where you are.

Take a moment to breathe, soak in the small joys, and care for your mind as well as your heart. 💛

Wishing you a peaceful and hope-filled Easter. 🌼

04/03/2026

Wear your teal next week on April 10th, to celebrate Counseling Awareness Month, and then post your pics!

Next week, join us for Teal Day! Teal Day encourages awareness of the importance of counseling and self-care for counselors as they enlighten their clients, colleagues and the greater public of the same.

On Teal Day, we encourage everyone to share a picture of themselves wearing teal on social media, to help spread awareness of the work counselors do!

https://www.counseling.org/cam

04/02/2026

GCS Q1 Newsletter Released!
Read today for GCS updates, news, and mental health resources!

https://conta.cc/4sfV0aC

Email from Giesken Counseling Services GCS Updates, News and Resources Letter from GCS   "Mental Health Treatment: Do You Need Therapy, Medication, or Both?" When it comes to mental health, many peopl