Flourish Couples & Family Therapy, LLC

03/19/2025

We’ve been featured in VoyageMichigan! Click the link below to read:

Today we’d like to introduce you to Claire Zwerk, Lmsw Hi Claire, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?Private practice was always the goal- I love working with people in an up-close way and helping them find their way through ch...

03/19/2025

What a great service!

We are SO excited to host our first ever perinatal support group! Read below for more details:

▪️WHO: Any parent expecting through the 1.5 year postpartum stage.

▪️WHAT: The goal of this group is to provide resources, and share a safe space for those who need support through the struggles of their experience.

▪️WHERE: Virtual! You’ll receive a link after you register with Kennedi.

▪️HOW: Register with Kennedi at Kennedi.ruhlman@mijourney.net

▪️COST: We are using the “pay what/if you can” method. Essentially you can show up free of cost, but we do appreciate any amount of a donation towards the group so we have the ability to do this much longer than April ☺️ you can support by sending a check to our office or sending a Venmo to our business

📢 PLEASE share with your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, etc. so we can reach as many people as we can! 🤍

02/27/2025

Changed behavior or habits born out of guilt, shame, or self-hatred are short lived because the weight of these feelings cause our motivation to fatigue.

True change- long lasting change- comes from loving ourselves enough to want more for ourselves and to stop accepting less. It comes from a deep motivation for a more fulfilling life- whether that’s with our mental health, our physical health, our spiritual health, our financial health, or our relationships.

Healthy habits and behaviors (often created through discipline and desire) can lead to freedom from the weight of these heavy emotions.

If you’re wondering where your motivation is stemming from, take a closer look at your self-talk: How do you speak to yourself when you fail? How do you speak to yourself when you succeed?

(If you wouldn’t speak that way to your best friend, child, partner, then you shouldn’t be speaking to yourself that way 😉)

02/14/2025

❤️🩷🤍 Happy Love Day!! ❤️🩷🤍

It’s no surprise that we celebrate this day & see the importance of celebrating our loved ones.

If you’re looking for ways to continue to strengthen your relationship or keep the spark alive, let us help! We are well equipped to work with you and your goals- no matter what they might be!

01/30/2025

Registration closes this Sunday (02/02)!

Don’t miss out on this awesome group! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

01/08/2025

Wintering Well

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is time for home.”
- Edith Sitwell

“Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.”
– Paul Theroux

“If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow.”
~Anonymous


Why do we dread the winter and wish away the days? Why does this season seem to impact us as a whole? While there is merit to the fact that we may be lacking in Vitamin D and that the cold can be bitter, perhaps our constant need to push for productivity and be busy has something to do with it.

We cannot run from the seasons (that is, if you choose to live in a place with all four seasons), but we can learn to shift our perspective and get the most out of each. Spring naturally brings feelings of a fresh start and new life, summer is filled with activity and blooms, fall with crisp mornings and bright colors, but something about winter makes us uncomfortable.

What if winter is meant for rest? What if this season is a gift to do less and enjoy more?

Is it possible that we struggle most with winter because we do our best to avoid the cold and the slower pace, instead of embracing it? What would embracing that look like?

Here are some possible options:
Instead of waiting for summer activities, bundle up and find outdoor winter activities such as cross-country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, or simply taking a stroll outside.

Embrace the earlier evenings and create warmth and comfort through cozy activities like reading a book by the fire, working on a puzzle with your family, taking a warm bath, or making a meal together.

Take opportunities to note the beauty in this season instead of being rushed to find the next.

Use this time to reflect on the past year and prepare for the year ahead: What do you want more of? What do you want to leave behind?

We can’t always change our physical location or situation, but there is most often beauty to be found (or created) right where we are.

Happy Wintering!

01/03/2025

Happy 2025! Let’s start the year strong with new skills and connections. Reach out to Tammy to join!

Check out this new service coming to Flourish in 2025! Space is limited, so reach out to Tammy to schedule your consult today!

12/16/2024

Check out this new service coming to Flourish in 2025! Space is limited, so reach out to Tammy to schedule your consult today!

11/11/2024

Holding space for those who have served today. Thank you!

10/10/2024

October 10th is World Mental Health Day!

This is a great annual reminder to check in on yourself and those around you 💚

10/01/2024

Searching for a free resource? Look no further! ⬇️⬇️

We’re excited to announce a new community partnership with Flourish Financial Therapy, offering free financial counseling sessions at the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library. Landon Zwerk, AFC®, an Accredited Financial Counselor, will provide patrons with up to three 30-minute, one-on-one sessions to help improve their relationship with money.

Landon Zwerk, a member of both the Financial Therapy Association and the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education, brings a wealth of experience in financial planning and personal finance. He founded Flourish Financial Therapy to help people understand their finances and foster peace, confidence, and clarity in their money management.

Financial therapy is a growing field that combines psychotherapy and financial planning. It helps individuals change how they think, feel, and behave around money, with a focus on improving overall well-being. Flourish Financial Therapy aims to provide clients with a safe, judgment-free space to address financial concerns and develop healthy financial habits.

What can financial therapy help with?

-Creating sustainable money habits for spending, saving, and enjoyment
-Tools and resources to manage the emotional side of money
-Clarifying and aligning personal and financial goals
-Navigating money issues in relationships
-Understanding financial anxiety or trauma
-Setting healthy financial boundaries
-Addressing problematic money behaviors like overspending, financial dependency, or gambling
-Learning the basics of budgeting, credit, and investments

Sessions will be held in one of our library’s collaboration rooms, offering a private space to talk openly about finances. If additional sessions are desired, Landon can continue working with clients at his office at the standard rate.

Interested in improving your relationship with money? Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot today.

08/28/2024

Welcome, Lauren Vukovich, LLMSW! 🎉

Lauren is a limited licensed clinical social worker working to get full licensure who is passionate about working with children, teens and families. Lauren has worked previously as a Children’s Advocate advocating for children in schools, juvenile detention centers, and in their homes. She also has additional experience with de-escalating teens and families within the crisis hospital setting. Lauren has worked with individuals with various diagnoses including but not limited to: ADHD, ODD, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression, and issues with families, self harm, self-esteem, and bullying. Lauren received her Bachelors Degree from Saginaw Valley State University in 2022, and her Masters in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University in 2024.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with her, please call (989) 480-3235.