Trinity Family Counseling Center

01/30/2026

Meet Deb Toering, a Board-Certified Professional Christian Counselor here at Trinity Family Counseling. 💚

With decades of real-life experience and a heart for helping others, Deb walks alongside women, couples, teens, and adults facing life’s most painful and pivotal moments. Whether it’s the impact of ADHD, a struggling marriage, the wounds of bullying or abuse, or navigating young adulthood, Deb offers practical tools, spiritual wisdom, and deep empathy.

She believes that while we can’t change the past, we can rewrite our story by finding meaning in it.

Read one of her blogs: https://www.trinityfamilycounseling.com/help-i-cant-stop-my-anxious-thoughts/

01/28/2026

Just like plants, relationships need attention, intention, and nourishment to thrive. But when life gets busy, stress piles up, or communication breaks down, even the strongest bonds can start to feel strained.

Maybe you’re noticing tension where there used to be ease. Maybe disconnection is creeping in. Or maybe you're simply not sure how to get back to each other.

At Trinity, we understand how complicated relationships can be. Whether you're looking to strengthen a bond, rebuild trust, or figure out how to show up for someone (or yourself) in a healthier way, we’re here to help.

Read the full blog: https://www.trinityfamilycounseling.com/are-your-relationships-well-watered-or-wilting/

01/26/2026

Many people come to counseling expecting answers.

What should I do? What’s the right choice?

But counseling isn’t about being told what to do. It’s about slowing things down enough to see the choices in front of you — including the ones you may not have realized were available.

Advice can offer quick direction. Counseling helps build insight, confidence, and the ability to make decisions that truly fit your life.

When you understand your patterns, your values, and your options, the solution becomes something you own — not something borrowed from someone else. 💚

Learn more: https://www.trinityfamilycounseling.com/advice-giving-vs-counseling/

01/26/2026

Anxiety isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s the quiet hum in the background that never quite shuts off — the racing thoughts, the constant what-ifs, the second-guessing of everything you say or do.

If you’re feeling like your thoughts are running the show, you're not alone. Anxiety can be overwhelming, but it’s also treatable. Through counseling, you can learn how to slow the spiral, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build a calmer inner dialogue.

Your mind doesn’t have to feel like a battleground. Peace is possible — and we can help you get there.

Learn more here: https://www.trinityfamilycounseling.com/anxiety-and-depression/

Offering Faith-informed insights in Shelby Township for individuals, couples, teens, and families navigating life’s emotional challenges.

01/21/2026

Meet Shelley Kruszewski, LLC, NCC 💚

Shelley’s journey into counseling was born from her own story of love, loss, and healing. After being widowed in 2015, she felt called to walk alongside others navigating grief and the life changes that come with it.

Today, she works with individuals, couples, and groups, supporting clients through challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, difficult relationships, and questions around purpose and meaning.

Her philosophy is simple but powerful: “There is hope for your future.” And that hope is at the heart of how she shows up for every client she serves.

We’re so grateful for the wisdom, warmth, and empathy Shelley brings to Trinity Family Counseling Center.

Shelley is currently accepting new clients.

Read one of her blogs: https://www.trinityfamilycounseling.com/working-to-live-or-living-to-work/

01/19/2026

We hear it all the time: Just move on. Don’t dwell on the past.

But unresolved experiences don’t disappear just because we stop talking about them. They often show up quietly — in relationships, reactions, self-doubt, or the feeling of being stuck.

Looking back in counseling doesn't mean reliving pain. It’s for understanding how past experiences shaped you, gaining objectivity, and freeing yourself from carrying what was never yours to hold.

Get started today! 💚

https://www.trinityfamilycounseling.com/

01/16/2026

Meet Sherrie Darnell, LPC, NCC, a counselor at Trinity Family Counseling Center who brings both professional expertise and a warm, collaborative approach to every client she serves. 😊

Sherrie helps individuals work through challenges like anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, and life transitions. With her background in public relations and communications, she integrates the power of language and narrative into counseling — helping clients find clarity, confidence, and new ways forward.

She is also a Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator, working with premarital couples to strengthen their relationships, and has supported couples in crisis through mentorship in her church’s marriage ministry.

At the heart of her work is the belief that therapy is a partnership — Sherrie walks alongside her clients, helping them uncover solutions and build on their unique strengths.

Read one of her blogs: https://www.trinityfamilycounseling.com/handling-strong-emotions-the-unsung-strategy-of-not-making-things-worse/

01/14/2026

Childhood experiences don’t just fade away when we grow up. They often show up in subtle, everyday ways.

▫️ Difficulty asking for help.
▫️ Avoiding conflict.
▫️ Over-functioning or feeling frozen.
▫️ Blaming yourself when things go wrong.

These patterns aren’t character flaws. They’re learned responses that once made sense.

Counseling offers a space to understand where these patterns came from — and to decide whether they still serve you today. Awareness creates choice. And choice creates change. 💚

Learn more: https://www.trinityfamilycounseling.com/looking-back-in-order-to-move-forward/

01/13/2026

When you’re grieving, everything can feel upside down. The world keeps moving as if nothing has changed, but for you, everything has.

At Trinity Family Counseling Center, we often hear from clients that they didn’t choose this pain. They didn’t want their world to shift like this. And yet, here they are — trying to make sense of a life they didn’t ask for.

If you’re navigating loss, know that it’s okay to grieve at your own pace. It’s okay to not be okay. And it’s okay to ask for help.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Our grief counselors are here to offer compassionate support and a steady presence as you find your way forward.

💚 Walk with us: https://www.trinityfamilycounseling.com/

01/12/2026

We’re proud to have Dr. Liza Hinchey, PhD, LPC as part of the Trinity Family Counseling team. ☺️

With a doctorate in Counseling Psychology and master’s degrees in both Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Art Therapy, Liza brings a unique blend of clinical depth and creativity to her work.

She’s not only a dedicated therapist but also an active researcher at Wayne State University, committed to staying at the forefront of what truly helps people heal.

Liza’s passion lies in helping young adults navigate life transitions, empowering women through mental health work, and supporting children, teens, and families through life’s toughest challenges. Whether working with anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, or self-worth, she approaches every client with compassion, respect, and a collaborative spirit.

In addition to therapy, she also provides psychological testing and assessments — contact her for more details!

We’re so grateful for the insight, care, and excellence she brings to our practice. 💚

Read one of her blogs: https://www.trinityfamilycounseling.com/the-importance-of-third-spaces-creating-balance-beyond-home-and-work/

01/09/2026

Grief changes everything... and yet the world keeps moving. That’s why we created the Walk With Me Grief Support Group: a place where you can slow down, be seen, and heal at your own pace.

Guided by professional counselors, our winter sessions begin in January 2026 in Shelby Township and Royal Oak. You don’t have to go through this alone.

Call 586-254-3663 to reserve your seat or ask questions. We’re here to walk with you. 💚