Deepwater Counseling PLLC

02/03/2026

Alaina Kuisma, LLPC is currently accepting new clients. Her work centers on supporting individuals navigating substance use or sexual behaviors that no longer feel helpful or aligned, with an emphasis on dignity, understanding, and sustainable change. She also works with concerns related to anxiety, relationships, shame, and life transitions, offering a warm, person-centered approach grounded in values and meaningful growth. Give us a call today at (734) 203-0183

02/02/2026

Celebrating Black History Month by honoring Black voices, resilience, healing, and joy—past, present, and future. 💛🖤❤️💚

01/28/2026

If this resonates with you or someone you love, we encourage you to take a look. Understanding perinatal mental health can make all the difference. Pause to read as you go 🩵

01/27/2026

AI tools are everywhere, but are they helpful or harmful for mental health? Our counselor, Alaina Kuisma explores the pros and limits in this newest blog.

https://deepwatermichigan.com/ai-therapy-tools-helpful-or-harmful

There has been an increase in apps and chat tools that describe themselves as “AI therapists.” These programs utilize artificial intelligence to respond to thoughts, feelings, and questions in a manner that can resemble a therapeutic conversation. For many people, they’re easy to access, affor...

01/21/2026

Moments matter. Learn why your brain defaults to autopilot, and how to engage more fully with your life.

We can thank the default mode network for the zombie-like state we live in.

01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his lasting impact on our communities.

01/15/2026

01/12/2026

Feeling impacted by recent events? Our newest blog by Jen Blough explores collective grief and gentle ways to support your mental health.

https://deepwatermichigan.com/collective-grief-protecting-your-mental-health-after-public-loss

In the days following the death of Renee Good, many people—including myself—have described feeling a certain “heaviness” that's hard to explain. Most of us didn’t know her personally. And yet the grief feels raw and real. But this reaction, this heaviness, is more common than you might thi...

01/09/2026

We’re holding the Minneapolis community in our thoughts and extending our support to those affected.

01/06/2026

When that comment deserves a closer look 👀

01/03/2026

Looking for new, gentle ways to support your mental well-being as we head into the new year? Check out a blog from Julia for creative, calming ideas you can try at home — no artistic talent required! 💙

When life feels overwhelming, taking a creative pause can make a real difference. Research shows that engaging in artistic or hands-on activities can help reduce stress, improve mood, ease anxiety, and even support coping after trauma. When I’m crafting, I just feel calmer. My mind slows down, my ...