Giesken Counseling Services

09/01/2026

Good morning, happy Tuesday!!! 💜💜

You will never know the impact you have on others who may be looking at you and realizing, they can survive too. 💙

08/24/2026

We are hiring fully licensed therapists at any of our 4 Giesken Counseling Services locations: Flint, Grand Blanc, Clarkston, or Rochester Hills that works with children ages 5+, teens, and above. Learn more today! Visit our website for more job posting details! www.gieskencounselingservices.com

08/21/2026

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08/17/2026

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08/12/2026

🌿 ** : Take a Few Minutes to Simply Be**

When was the last time you gave yourself a few quiet minutes—not to answer an email, finish a task, scroll on your phone, or take care of someone else—but simply to **pause and be present?**

Mindfulness doesn't have to mean clearing your mind or sitting in silence for an hour. Sometimes, it can be as simple as slowing down, noticing your breath, becoming aware of your surroundings, and gently bringing your attention back to the present moment. 💙

🎧 **This week's Wellness Wednesday resource:**
**“A Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners” with Barry Boyce from Mindful**

In this short guided meditation, Boyce walks you through a practice called **“Taking Your Seat”**—a simple exercise designed to help you pause, settle in, notice your breath, and reconnect with the present moment.

✨ **Your Wellness Wednesday challenge:**
Find a quiet place, put your phone on *Do Not Disturb*, and give yourself these few minutes.

You don't need to be “good” at meditation.
You don't need to stop your thoughts.
You don't need any special equipment.

Just show up, breathe, and give yourself permission to slow down.

🎧 Listen or follow along here:
https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-meditation-for-beginners/

💬 **Have you ever tried mindfulness or meditation?** What helps you slow down and reset when your day feels busy or overwhelming?

08/07/2026

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🎬 "See Who I Am" – Meet the GCS Team

You might see a therapist.

We see someone who listens without judgment, celebrates your victories, sits with you through life's hardest moments, and believes in your ability to heal.

Behind every title is a real person who chose this work because they genuinely care about helping others.

Meet David, one of the compassionate therapists on our team. 💙

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, or simply need someone to talk to, you don't have to face it alone.

Sometimes, the hardest step is reaching out—but it can also be the beginning of something better.

📍 In-person appointments available in:
• Flint Township
• Grand Blanc
• Clarkston
• Rochester Hills

💻 Online therapy available anywhere in Michigan.

💜 Everyone deserves a safe place to heal.

📞 (810) 626-5191
🌐 www.gieskencounseling.com

08/04/2026

🌱 Meet the Team: Giesken Counseling Services is growing!

We're so excited to welcome our newest team member, Shamonica Simon-Mitchell, LLMSW! She's now offering in-person & online therapy out of our Clarkston & Grand Blanc locations, working with kids (8+), teens, adults, and families.

Shamonica joins our incredible team — Chanelle El-Ary (Rochester Hills), Christie Caver (Flint), and Rachelle Willits, PMHNP-BC (Flint, Psychiatric Medication Management) — as we continue empowering your mental health journey with integrated care.

📍 Flint | Grand Blanc | Clarkston | Rochester Hills
💻 In-person & Telehealth available
📞 810-626-5191
🌐 www.gieskencounseling.com

08/02/2026

It's , and we're taking you behind the scenes at Giesken Counseling Services! 💙

A little while back, we had the privilege of partnering with CAYA (Clarkston Area Youth Association) on something we're really proud of: Talk It Out for Teens, a 6-episode podcast series made to help teens navigate growing up in today's fast-paced, always-connected world.

Together we talked through managing anger and stress, understanding substance use, building healthy relationships, and reclaiming your mindset in the age of social media — real conversations, for real families. We had several of our clinicians featured as co-hosts on various podcasts.

Whether you're a parent, a teen, or simply someone who cares about our community, we think you'll find something in this series that speaks to you.

🎧 Give it a listen — link in the comments! And thank you to CAYA for being such wonderful partners in this work. This is what showing up for our community looks like.

07/31/2026

Are you feeling stuck on what your next steps are in life and the direction you want to take? Listen to this video and podcast for a great strategy to help point you in the right direction.

07/28/2026

Meet the newest members of the Giesken Counseling Services team! 🎉
We're growing to serve you better — please join us in welcoming three incredible new providers to our practice:
🧠 Rachelle Willits, PMHNP-BC (Flint) — Psychiatric Medication Management for ages 6+ through adults
💜 Christie Caver, LLMSW (Flint) — In-person & online therapy for preteens (10+), teens, adults, elders, couples & families. Specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, stress, women's issues, and Christian counseling
🌱 Chanelle El-Ary, LLMSW (Rochester Hills) — In-person & online therapy for teens (13+) and adults, specializing in trauma, life stressors, anxiety & depression. Also fluent in Arabic!

Whether you're looking for therapy, medication management, or both, our growing team is here to support your mental health journey — with in-person and telehealth options available across Flint, Grand Blanc, Clarkston, and Rochester Hills, MI.

📞 Call 810-626-5191 or visit gieskencounseling.com to schedule.