Kool Counseling

11/05/2025

Hello my local Michigan friends! I was recently at the library and noticed the Little Free Pantry there was practically bare. Many are struggling with food insecurity right now and this is such a foundational need for mental, emotional, and physical health.

Please consider donating at our office food drive or somewhere local to you. These places are getting hit pretty hard right now!

Check those expiration dates!!

09/24/2025

Dropping this here as a reminder of our new location. Have been having trouble getting that updated on our page so didnt want to lead you astray! Hope to see some new faces at our lovely new space!

08/26/2025

Many of us have changes that have started or are on the near horizon. Kids returning to school, adults changing schedules, businesses adjusting to all those kids and family schedule changes. Here is a great reminder as you head through this transition.

Don't wait too long if the adjustment feels like it's causing additional difficulties, such as lack of motivation, low energy, stuck on negative thoughts, or intense mood swings. Let us help you find ways to make small changes to make it through!

08/18/2025

Thrilled to have Lydia join our team of therapists as we approach fall and changes and transitions are all around us. Some of you may recognize her since she interned with us. She is passionate therapist who warms the room and creates a space that is easy to adjust to talking to a stranger and feel heard and understood in the process. She has immediate availability!

Check out her interests and insurances accepted. Reach out today to nab a spot that works best for you.

http://www.koolcounseling.com/lydia-stevenson.html

08/16/2025

Heads up if you use Kalamazoo Ave to get to our office. Few closures happening this week.

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Upcoming lane closures on Kalamazoo Avenue between 52nd and 60th streets:
Monday, Aug. 18 through Wednesday, Aug. 20: Southbound lanes closed to traffic.
Thursday, Aug. 21 through Saturday, Aug. 23: Northbound lanes closed to traffic.

Please follow the posted detour of 60th Street to Division Avenue to 44th Street to avoid delays. The lane closures are needed so crews can repave the road.

All lanes are expected to reopen Sunday, Aug. 24. Please note: Unforeseen circumstances like weather conditions may cause delays.

04/23/2025

Spring is here! Maybe this is a better time of year to make "New Season Resolutions." With the weather getting nicer and the sun shining longer, many of us have renewed energy and hope. Check out these journal prompts I found that may help set your course!

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Journaling prompts for finding purpose this May 🖊✨👇

03/15/2025

Spring is in the air! Even though I know it's fake and winter will return, playing this back and forth game through April, I'm still relishing in this weather and opened all my windows and doors yesterday.

This sparked a bit of a spring cleaning but which follows with a sense of dread and overwhelm also. I came across an article recently that reminded me of little treats and rewards to keep you tackling those dreaded tasks on the to-do list.

Check it out and let me know what your ideas are for little treats. I could use some help brainstorming!

02/14/2025

Happy Valentines day! While many of us have many differing thoughts and feelings about it, as a therapist, it's the perfect time to promote and remind self-love.

I've been reading a lot about our ego stories, aka the hard beliefs we tell ourselves (such as I'm not worth of love). One of the biggest combats for this is self affirmations so I LOVED that that was on this Pic.

You thinking of trying any of these today?

If no one has told you today:

❤️ You are loved
❤️ You are worthy
❤️ You are enough just as you are.

12/31/2024

See ya later, 2024. As you reflect on the year, maybe things didn't quite end up where you wanted. Maybe you didn't hit those goals, and you find yourself getting down about it.

My friend, pick up those pieces, glue them together, and get down 💃🕺 There is more time to figure it out and maybe shift priorities and direction. If you feel like you keep hitting dead ends, call us! We would be happy to help and have many options to be the right fit for you!

12/25/2024

May you be able to find peace within, even if there is no peace around you.

May you be able to recognize your worth, even when you don't feel valued by those around you.

May you know you are enough, even when you're corrected, criticized, or minimized.

May your day be better than you prepared for.

Merry Christmas! We appreciate all of you and are so grateful to be a part of your lives.

12/24/2024

This isn't always a merry and bright season for everyone. I know there isn't a whole lot that can be done to make it better other than to get through it.

A few ideas to help lighten the heaviness of getting through it:

Pause the record of thoughts that are bringing you done or causing you pain and discomfort.

Change the temperature to bring present moment awareness, whether that means going outside in crisp air, splashing cold water on your face, and / or holding and drinking a warm beverage.

Change your clothes if you haven't yet.

Eat something.

You can get through this. You are not alone. This season is almost over.

12/15/2024

Sunday scaries are very real for many. If you need a few different things to say to yourself to help approach the day and move through, here's a few ideas.

If this still doesn't work, we have some therapists with immediate availability that can hear what's going on and find some personalized strategies to help you! You don't have to do it alone