Real Life Counseling

11/03/2026

We are running our Paper Drive once again!

Real Life Counseling is collecting donations of paper products & cleaning supplies to support health in our community! 🧡

Over the next few weeks, please drop your items off at our office. We'll be donating to local pantries who serve our neighbors! Thank you for sharing your kindness and warmth with those who deserve a helping hand 🤝🫂

10/25/2026

10/16/2026

Check out our newest blog post!

With football season in full swing, there may be more on the line than just your teams winning record. With a single tap on your phone, you can bet on the next play, the final score, or how many yards your favorite quarterback will throw. But as sports betting becomes an even bigger part of modern s...

10/09/2026

What if you could practice social skills, cultivate coping strategies, and build confidence... while rolling dice, creating a story, and exploring a brand new world? Introducing: ROLL WITH IT! 🎲

Real Life Counseling is looking for intrepid teens to join us for a therapeutic tabletop role-playing game campaign! The group will meet on Fridays, 3:30pm to 5pm, from October 30th through December 18th (excluding the day after Thanksgiving). $50 per session, refreshments are provided, and experience is not needed! 🌱

Seats are limited - reach out to Lauren Schlueter at [email protected] for more info! ✉️

06/11/2026

📅🌱 Now scheduling new and returning clients - reach out today to meet with Lauren! 🌱📅

Lauren's specializations include stress/burnout, gender/sexuality, and neurodivergence. They're also excited to run therapeutically applied gaming groups starting in the fall!

To learn more, visit our website or call today! https://www.reallifecounseling.com/blank-1

05/20/2026

🎧 Podcast Appearance - Check Us Out! 🎧

Real Life Counseling's own Jake Tracy recently joined the NY Executive podcast to introduce himself, share more about our Petoskey private practice, and explore what the counseling process actually looks like!

Check it out to learn about what clients can expect from counseling, how it can help, and ways in which counselors are human beings too!

Listen to the episode here:

NY Executive Podcast is the inside line for small business owners — the operators quietly running American Main Street, building it brick by brick. Every week, our hosts sit down with a vetted guest for a focused, broadcast-grade conversation about the moves that actually moved the needle. Origin ...

04/24/2026

⚠️ NEW DATE/TIME, seats still available! ⚠️
What if you could practice social skills, cultivate coping strategies, and build up confidence & self-empowerment... while rolling dice, collaboratively creating a story, and exploring a brand new world of magic? 🪄
Real Life Counseling is looking for up to 5 intrepid heroines age 11-13 to join us for a therapeutic tabletop role-playing game experience on Sunday May 3rd from 2-7pm! The event is free, pizza will be provided, and experience is not needed! 🎲
Seats are limited - reach out to Lauren Schlueter at [email protected] for more info! 📨

04/24/2026

⚠️ NEW DATE/TIME, seats still available! ⚠️

What if you could practice social skills, cultivate coping strategies, and build up confidence & self-empowerment... while rolling dice, collaboratively creating a story, and exploring a brand new world of magic? 🪄

Real Life Counseling is looking for up to 5 intrepid heroines age 11-13 to join us for a therapeutic tabletop role-playing game experience on Sunday May 3rd from 2-7pm! The event is free, pizza will be provided, and experience is not needed! 🎲

Seats are limited - reach out to Lauren Schlueter at [email protected] for more info! 📨

04/07/2026

What if you could practice social skills, cultivate coping strategies, and build up confidence & self-empowerment... while rolling dice, collaboratively creating a story, and exploring a brand new world of magic? 🪄

Real Life Counseling is looking for up to 5 intrepid heroines age 11-13 to join us for a therapeutic tabletop role-playing game experience on Saturday May 2nd from 10-3pm! The event is free, lunch will be provided, and experience is not needed! 🎲

Seats are limited - reach out to Lauren Schlueter at [email protected] for more info! 📧

03/18/2026

New blog post - check it out!

It can be challenging to find up-to-date and neurodiversity-affirming education on autism; it can be even harder to decide if it’s worth it to pursue an autism assessment, which can be expensive or otherwise difficult to access! Those who are exploring the possibility of seeking out an autism diag...