Giesken Counseling Services

04/09/2026

We hope to see you soon at one of our 4 GCS locations or online!!!
-Flint, MI
-Grand Blanc, MI
-Clarkston, MI
-Rochester Hills, MI
-Online Therapy or Mental Health Medication Management for Michigan

04/07/2026

Therapy or medication… or both? 🤔

It’s one of the most common questions we hear—and the truth is, mental health care isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Research shows that for many people, a combination of therapy + medication leads to the best outcomes.

✨ Therapy = coping skills, insight, growth
✨ Medication = symptom relief, brain support

Together? A more complete path to healing. (Blog link in comments)

You don’t have to figure this out alone. The right support can help you feel more stable, confident, and in control again.

If you’ve been unsure where to start, this blog is for you 💙
READ GCS's newest blog: "Do you need therapy, medication, or both?" by our nurse practitioner, Julia Cherrone, DNP, PMHNP-BC.

*Link in comments.

04/05/2026

🌷🐣 Happy Easter from Giesken Counseling Services! 🐣🌷

This season is a gentle reminder that growth takes time, healing is possible, and new beginnings can happen when we least expect them. Whether today brings you joy, reflection, connection, or rest—we hope you give yourself permission to be exactly where you are.

Take a moment to breathe, soak in the small joys, and care for your mind as well as your heart. 💛

Wishing you a peaceful and hope-filled Easter. 🌼

04/03/2026

Wear your teal next week on April 10th, to celebrate Counseling Awareness Month, and then post your pics!

Next week, join us for Teal Day! Teal Day encourages awareness of the importance of counseling and self-care for counselors as they enlighten their clients, colleagues and the greater public of the same.

On Teal Day, we encourage everyone to share a picture of themselves wearing teal on social media, to help spread awareness of the work counselors do!

https://www.counseling.org/cam

04/02/2026

GCS Q1 Newsletter Released!
Read today for GCS updates, news, and mental health resources!

https://conta.cc/4sfV0aC

Email from Giesken Counseling Services GCS Updates, News and Resources Letter from GCS   "Mental Health Treatment: Do You Need Therapy, Medication, or Both?" When it comes to mental health, many peopl

03/31/2026

🌟 Welcome to the GCS Team, Amanda Burleson, MA, LPC, NCC! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that Amanda has joined Giesken Counseling Services at our Flint office! With over 18 years of experience, Amanda provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, teens, and children, specializing in:

Anxiety & depression
Trauma therapy
ADHD support
Grief, life transitions, and adjustment challenges

Amanda uses a relationship-centered, strengths-based approach with tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to help clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.

We’re so excited for her to bring her expertise and heart to our team! 💛

📅 Appointments are available in-person at Flint and via telehealth across Michigan. Schedule your session today and take the first step toward positive change!

03/30/2026

Behind every session, every breakthrough, and every moment of support…
there’s a social worker who truly cares 💙

This month, we’re celebrating the incredible team that shows up for our clients with compassion, strength, and dedication every single day.

We see you. We appreciate you. And we’re so grateful for the impact you make.

Help us say THANK YOU 👏 And be sure to thank a social worker from your school or community who makes a difference in lives every day!

03/27/2026

Keep going!!!! We got you and support you!

03/25/2026

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Today's thought:



Healing Hearts
Live Love Laugh

03/23/2026

Daily Motivation:
Pause for a moment, take a deep breath,
and give it another try.



Healing Hearts
Live Love Laugh

03/16/2026

🌊 Motivational Monday

Life will always bring waves—
some beautiful, some challenging.

You can’t control the ocean,
but you can learn how to ride the waves.

Building skills to stay grounded, balanced, and steady can help you navigate both the highs and the hard moments. And sometimes, having the right support along the way can make that journey a little easier.

Remember: you don’t have to ride the waves alone. 💙

🌊

03/15/2026

What a great thing to do each morning as you get ready for the day! I’m gonna write these on sticky notes 📝 and put them on my bathroom mirror!