My Motivation LLC

My Motivation LLC We are a team of trained counselors focused on helping clients navigate the stresses of everyday life including depression, anxiety, substance abuse and more.

Do you need help coping with life’s changes, techniques for uplifting your spirits or even battling with addiction? If so let us help. Our main focus of expertise is centered around helping our clients battle addiction, over come depression and learning how to cope with whatever challenges life brings your way. Sara is a certified addictions counselor who has worked for years with the homeless an

d mentally ill. Much of their bad luck was related to substance abuse and addiction. By listening to their challenges she has been able to help lead many people away from the downfalls of addiction. She also understands the effects life’s challenges can have on an individuals mental capacity to focus on the positive. Sometimes these changes can lead people to felling depressed, alone, scared and unappreciated. Many times it can take an understanding person who is there to listen while you vent and, if asked, provide guidance and support. Depression doesn’t always arise from life changing events. In many cases it slowly builds up over time, eating away at the person you once were. Sara has observed this several times over and would like to help break down those walls that have been holding back the person who is happy and motivated to experience the positive events life can present to us. She has spent much of her career focused on getting everyone a second chance they deserve. She has several methods available to her and knows a great deal of support throughout the community to help her clients get the resources they need. Whether it is through motivational interview sessions, motivational activities or life coaching Sara is here to help. Call today to set up an initial interview and discuss with us a plan to help us motivate you to get out there and enjoy life. Located in Ann Arbor, we offer flexible individual and group sessions. In addition to American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa we are currently accepting the following health insurance plans. Magellan Behavioral Health
McLaren
Meridian
Optum
Will soon be accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield

Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your initial visit.

Now Accepting New PatientsPsychiatric Medication Management for Children and AdultsStruggling with anxiety, depression, ...
07/19/2025

Now Accepting New Patients
Psychiatric Medication Management for Children and Adults

Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or mood changes? You're not alone—and personalized support is here.

Our dual certified nurse practitioner, Andrea Pekarek, offers compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric medication management for children (ages 6+) and adults.

· Dual-certified Family & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

· Virtual and in-person appointments

· Individualized, judgment-free care

Take the first step toward better mental health.

Call My Motivation at 734-330-9136 to schedule your appointment today.

We take most major insurances.

We are excited to announce another addition to My Motivation.  Welcome Andrea Pekarek NP If you would like to set up an ...
04/30/2025

We are excited to announce another addition to My Motivation. Welcome Andrea Pekarek NP If you would like to set up an appointment for medication management, please call (734)330-9136.
Andrea is a compassionate and detail-oriented Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in both family medicine and mental health care. She holds a Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Michigan with a specialty certification in Family Medicine, and later earned a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health from Spring Arbor University.

Andrea’s clinical background includes extensive experience in oncology and hospice care, where she provided compassionate, meaningful support to patients and their families. Her work in underserved communities further deepened her dedication to mental health, with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use disorders and trauma.

Andrea is passionate about holistic, patient-centered care. She believes in empowering patients through education and collaborative treatment planning to promote wellness, resilience, and a higher quality of life. Her approach integrates compassion with evidence-based care, advocating for both physical and mental health as essential components of overall well-being.

My Motivation would like to welcome Nader Habhab to the team. Nader Habhab is a dedicated and compassionate therapist wi...
01/08/2025

My Motivation would like to welcome Nader Habhab to the team.
Nader Habhab is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a master's degree incounseling from Wayne State University, which he earned in July 2022. With over seven years of experience in the mental health field, Nader has honed his skills in providing
support to individuals facing a variety of challenges. For the past two years, he has worked at a nonprofit organization, specializing in crisis therapy.
Nader is passionate about guiding others on their journey toward healing and personal growth. His approach to therapy is client-centered, utilizing an array of evidence-based
modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing,
Exposure Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. He tailors treatment plans to align with the specific goals of each client, ensuring a personalized and empowering experience.
With a diverse background working with individuals aged 18 to 70, Nader has experience supporting clients dealing with addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, and other life stressors. He is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can
openly share and explore their emotions, ultimately navigating the challenges that may be negatively impacting their lives.
As a bilingual therapist fluent in Arabic, Nader is able to offer culturally sensitive care and connect with a wide range of clients. His passion for his career and dedication to his clients' well-being drive his work, making him a trusted partner in the therapeutic process.
If you would like to set up an appointment with Nader or any of our other therapist please call (734)330-9136.

It's breast cancer awareness month. It's important no matter how healthy you think you are to get an annual if you are o...
10/01/2024

It's breast cancer awareness month. It's important no matter how healthy you think you are to get an annual if you are over 40. If you have a family history you start at 35. If you message me your address and the month you get your mammogram I will mail you a magnet to help remind you of when to get it.

08/22/2024
Therapy is great for our mental health but it's also what you do when you are not in therapy. What do you do outside of ...
08/09/2024

Therapy is great for our mental health but it's also what you do when you are not in therapy. What do you do outside of therapy to help your mental health?

Jasmine says saving sea turtles is her passion outside of therapy. If you also have a passion towards sea turtles here are some ways to you can support.
Here's some ways you can support them if you don't have access to the ocean:
Donate to local sea turtle research and non-profit conservation and nesting groups, message me for more details if interested or see link to one of our many well respected groups
https://www.inwater.org/donate/

"Any and all conservation efforts conducted under approved marine turtle permits"

Financials are a huge stress in our lives and contribute to a lot of our daily stress. I was able to sit down and talk w...
08/06/2024

Financials are a huge stress in our lives and contribute to a lot of our daily stress. I was able to sit down and talk with Melissa from Pearl Planning. Let them help you decrease some anxiety by going over your financial future. Check out the interview.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/rzdmw7EiWf7mJNPJ/

In this conversation, Melissa Joy and Sarah Silvennoinen of My Motivation Counseling, discuss the importance of effective communication, especially when it comes to talking about money.

They highlight the need to understand different perspectives and backgrounds in order to avoid miscommunication. They emphasize the importance of identifying and communicating personal wants and needs, even if they may not be rational.

They also discuss the role of financial planners in integrating fun and quality of life into financial planning.

The conversation concludes with strategies for improving communication and advocating for oneself.

Listen and Learn:

🔶Strategies to navigate financial differences and how to set rules for spending to help with decision making
🔶How to advocate for oneself and why honoring personal values and emotions is essential
🔶Why effective communication is crucial when discussing money and financial planning

Tune into the full episode here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1192601/15495959

My Motivation would like to welcome Brian to our practice. Brian is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who has a parti...
04/22/2024

My Motivation would like to welcome Brian to our practice.

Brian is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who has a particular passion for helping people to manage ADHD, Autism, and the many issues that can develop because of living with these conditions.

He also has experience working with anxiety and mood disorders as well as grief and trauma. Brian believes that his role is to create custom therapy for each person he works with. Every person has unique goals, values, struggles, and strengths, so he will tailor the treatment to reflect that. Brian pulls strategies from several different modalities to achieve this. He is a believer in the power of therapeutic relationships, and the importance of trust and vulnerability in the healing process. He will follow your lead and help identify the barriers to living the life you want to live, then work with you to get past those barriers. Brian is currently accepting new clients and is scheduling individuals 16 and up.

If anyone would like to set up an appointment please call (734)330-9136.

My Motivation is a proud sponsor of Dexter Little Legue Red Sox Machine pitch team. So for this spring season we will sa...
04/19/2024

My Motivation is a proud sponsor of Dexter Little Legue Red Sox Machine pitch team. So for this spring season we will say go Red Sox!!!!

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