Reclaiming Futures Counseling, LLC

09/06/2025

Being highly sensitive means processing the world more deeply, both the beauty and the heaviness. As a therapist and Owner of Reclaiming Futures Counseling, I (Krystin Sankey, LPC) experience this every day. Recently, on a trip to the vet, I witnessed a man being rough with his dog and a couple tearfully leaving without theirs. These moments would be heavy on anyone’s heart, but for me they linger & are felt in my body and emotions long after. It also shows up in smaller ways, like noticing subtle shifts in someone’s tone or picking up on details others might miss.

While it can be overwhelming at times, high sensitivity is also what allows for deep empathy, creativity, and connection. About 15–20% of people share this trait! It isn’t “too much,” it’s simply a different way of processing the world.

If you identify as highly sensitive, know that you’re not alone in carrying both the beauty and the heaviness of life so intensely. ❣️

07/19/2025

Lunch with this amazing crew from our Midland office today! 🥰

We’re so lucky to have such a thoughtful, compassionate, and talented group of therapists supporting our clients and each other. It’s not often we get to slow down and share a meal together so today was extra special.

Grateful for this team and all the heart they bring to Reclaiming Futures Counseling. 💚

07/17/2025

As of today (July 17), the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline has discontinued its dedicated LGBTQ+ Youth & Young Adult subnetwork (formerly the "Press 3" option). This change is incredibly disappointing, especially for those who found comfort in that affirming, specialized support.

To the LGBTQ+ youth in our community: we see you, we support you, and we want you to know that you are not alone. Your mental health matters. You matter.

While 988 remains a general resource for anyone in crisis, there are still LGBTQ+ specific support lines available:

🌈 **The Trevor Project**
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth
📞 1-866-488-7386
💬 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/Get-Help
📱 Text START to 678678

🌈 **Trans Lifeline**
Peer support from trans volunteers, for trans people
🌐 https://translifeline.org/hotline/

Please share this with anyone who might need to hear it today. If you or someone you love is struggling, help is still here. And so are we.

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06/19/2025

Today, we honor Juneteenth: a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

At Reclaiming Futures Counseling, we recognize that healing happens not only in individuals but also in communities and systems. Juneteenth is a celebration of liberation, but also a call to continue the work of dismantling inequities that still exist.

We stand in solidarity with Black communities and affirm our commitment to equity, inclusion, and the healing of historical and generational trauma.

Let us honor the past, reflect on the present, and work together toward a more just future.

06/15/2025

💙 Honoring all experiences this Father’s Day.

At Reclaiming Futures Counseling, we know this day can hold many emotions, including joy, grief, gratitude, or even pain. However you’re feeling today, we want you to know:

✨ Your feelings are valid
✨ Your experience matters
✨ You don’t have to navigate it alone

If today feels heavy or complicated, we’re here to hold space for you. 💛

06/02/2025

This June, we honor and celebrate the strength, courage, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. At Reclaiming Futures, we believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported in living their truth.

Mental health care should be affirming, inclusive, and safe- for everyone. Whether you're exploring your identity, seeking support, or simply needing someone to talk to, we’re here to walk alongside you with compassion and respect.

You are valid. You are worthy. You are not alone. 🏳️‍🌈💛

05/25/2025

At Reclaiming Futures Counseling, we know that healing isn't linear and you don't have to do it alone.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, or life transitions, our team of compassionate, experienced therapists is here to support you every step of the way.

With three Michigan locations and virtual sessions available statewide, we offer flexible, client-centered care that fits your life.

*Now accepting new clients.*
Let’s reclaim your future, together.

Learn more or request an appointment:
www.reclaimingfuturescounseling.com

Reclaiming Futures Counseling (RFC) offers individualized, trauma-informed counseling services to adolescents and adults. You are the expert in your own life. Collaboration within the therapeutic relationship is key.

05/11/2025

Mother’s Day can be a beautiful celebration- and also, a tender reminder of what’s been lost, longed for, or complicated.

Today, we honor all who hold motherhood in their story:

– Mothers raising children with love and grit
– Those navigating infertility or loss
– Step-mothers, foster mothers, and mother-figures
– Those grieving a child or a mother
– Those with complex or painful maternal relationships
– And those who carry the role of mother quietly, unseen

Whether today is filled with joy, sadness, longing, or a quiet mix of all three, your story matters.
Your mental health matters.
YOU matter.

With love,
Reclaiming Futures Counseling, LLC

05/06/2025

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to take a moment to honor a group of unsung mental health supporters: teachers.

Teachers don’t just shape minds, they hold space for emotions, foster safety, and model resilience every single day.

📚 They notice when a child seems off.
💬 They listen when a teen needs a trusted adult.
❤️ They show up, even when it’s hard.

At Reclaiming Futures Counseling, we see you. We know the emotional labor you carry & how often it goes unacknowledged. Thank you for all the ways you support the mental wellness of your students, just by being you.

You matter, too. Your mental health deserves care and compassion.

Happy National Teacher Day.

05/06/2025

05/05/2025

Today, we honor Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of resilience, strength, and cultural pride.

As we reflect on the power of communities to overcome hardship and stand in their dignity, we’re reminded that healing is not just individual- it’s collective.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏿 Mental health thrives in community.
🎉 Joy is a form of resistance.
💬 Storytelling and connection are tools for wellness.

Whether you're celebrating with loved ones or taking time for reflection, we hope today brings you a moment of joy, pride, or peace.

Feliz Cinco de Mayo

05/04/2025

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Today, May 4th, marks TFMR Awareness Day, a time to recognize and raise awareness about Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) as a form of pregnancy and baby loss—one that is often misunderstood. This year, it coincides with Bereaved Mother's Day, a day to honor all grieving mothers.

To every mother carrying both love and grief, we see you. We honor you. We stand with you.

We acknowledge the thousands of TFMR parents who have found solace in our support spaces, as well as the countless others who have not. For these individuals, we hope this day of awareness will assist you in finding the support you deserve. You belong. You matter. We see you.

While we provide dedicated support for TFMR parents who have made the difficult decision to end a wanted pregnancy due to fetal or maternal medical crises, we also acknowledge the decision to have an abortion is deeply personal and support all who have made this choice.