Giesken Counseling Services

12/04/2025

Women bear so much — love, responsibility, invisible labor, expectations, and the pressure to “hold it all together.” While these strengths are beautiful, they can also lead to significant mental and emotional strain.

Whether you're dealing with the stress of daily life, motherhood, identity changes, hormonal shifts, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed, your mental health is more important than you may realize.

You deserve support that sees you, hears you, and honors your experiences.

At Giesken Counseling Services, we assist women through every stage of life, including prepartum and postpartum mental health, birth trauma, burnout, anxiety, depression, body-image issues, ADHD, perimenopause, and much more.

If you’ve been thinking, “Maybe I should talk to someone,” this is your sign. You don’t have to carry everything alone. 💜

📍 Locations: Flint | Grand Blanc | Clarkston | Rochester Hills
💻 Online Therapy Available Across Michigan
🔗 gieskencounseling.com
📲 810-626-5191

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

11/24/2025

🌸 Moms, as the holidays get closer… this one’s for you. 🌸

The holiday season can be magical—but it can also be overwhelming.
Between the pressure to “make everything perfect,” the endless to-do lists, and the mental load you carry every single day, it’s easy to fall into distorted thinking, push through stress, or ignore your own needs.

Here’s your gentle reminder:

✨ You’re allowed to feel stressed, tired, overstimulated, or emotional—none of that makes you a bad mom.
✨ Asking for help isn’t a burden. It’s healthy.
✨ You deserve space, rest, support, and moments that are just for you.

As holiday stress creeps in, try practicing:
💗 Positive self-talk (replace the “I’m not doing enough” thoughts with compassionate ones)
💗 Mini check-ins throughout the day (breathe, unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders)
💗 Emotional regulation tools (step outside, change the scenery, take a quick break)
💗 Asking for support—your “partners in motherhood” are more important this time of year than ever

Motherhood is beautiful and exhausting.
You don’t have to “grin and bear it” through the holidays.
Your mental health matters just as much as everyone else’s joy. 💕

If this season feels heavy, we’re here to help—compassionate therapy and support for moms at every stage.

Giesken Counseling Services
🌿 In-person & online across Michigan
📞 (810) 626-5191 | www.gieskencounseling.com

11/21/2025

🌟 Exciting news! Announcing the arrival of the GCS sign, welcoming you to a brighter mental health journey at our newest location in Flint Township!

11/20/2025

Join GCS tonight at Holly Middle School (330 East St.) for a Mental Health Resource Fair from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. 🌟 GCS will be presenting on "Raising a Child with Anxiety and Depression" 🧠 and will have a table with take-home resources for parents 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and mental health materials for children and teens. 🧒🧑 We hope to see you there tonight! 🎉

11/19/2025

What a great thing to get in your inbox! "Hopeful Notes" and inspiring affirmations!

Celebrate yourself with us and get a dose of hope delivered to your inbox with NAMI's "Hopeful Notes" and inspiring affirmations. Subscribe today: mailchi.mp/nami/hopefulnotes

11/14/2025

🎙️ Episode 1 is LIVE!
We’re excited to kick off the brand-new podcast series Talk It Out for Teens with CAYA Conversations + Giesken Counseling Services!

https://shorturl.at/raqLl

Our first episode, “Why The Feed Hurts: Algorithms, FOMO & Your Mood,” dives into how social media impacts your emotions, sleep, focus, and overall mental health—and what you can actually do about it.

💡 Expect real talk, relatable stories, and practical tips like:
✨ breaking the doomscroll cycle
✨ protecting your self-esteem online
✨ curating a healthier, happier feed
✨ choosing conscious scrolling over comparison

If you’re ready to make social media work for you instead of against you, this episode is the perfect place to start.

🎧 Listen now, share with a teen who needs it, and follow the series for 5 more impactful conversations!

https://shorturl.at/raqLl

11/11/2025

On this Veteran’s Day, we pause to honor those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Your strength, courage, and resilience remind us of the true meaning of service.

Today, we say thank you — and we also acknowledge the invisible wounds many carry. You are seen, valued, and never alone. 💙

11/11/2025

Kickstart your day with these 4 affirmations! Let positivity flow! 🌟

11/06/2025

Kids don’t have to struggle alone.
Delaney supports children + teens through anxiety, low mood, trauma + big emotions using proven therapy tools — so they can feel safe, supported + more in control. 💛

Book with Delaney today — in-person or online.
Call (810) 626-5191 or book online using the link in the comments.

11/04/2025

Men’s mental health! Time to start the conversation!

Let’s Talk About Men’s Mental Health 💙

This Movember, it’s not just about men's facial hair — it’s about starting a conversation about mental health.

Too many men are told to “tough it out” or “man up.” But real strength means knowing when to speak up and get help. Nearly 1 in 5 men experience a mental health condition like anxiety or depression each year — yet less than half ever seek treatment.

It’s time to change that.
Learn how to recognize the signs, find support, and break the stigma around men’s mental health. 💪

👉 Explore resources and real stories from men who’ve been there: https://adaa.org/find-help/by-demographics/mens-mental-health

11/02/2025

Did you know butterflies rest when it rains cause it damages their wings? It's okay to rest during the storms of life. You'll always fly again once it's over.