Lillybrook Counseling Services

04/14/2026

We have a new therapist! Please welcome Kait to Lillybrook Counseling Services. This week we are doing a staff highlight to help you get to know them. Call 248-250-6620 to get scheduled with Kait.

04/14/2026

If your child gets upset over small mistakes, refuses to start something unless they can do it 'perfectly', or becomes overwhelmed when things don’t go to plan… you’re not alone.

Perfectionism in children isn’t about being “too particular” or “wanting things just right.” It’s often rooted in anxiety, pressure, and a fear of getting it wrong.

And what they need most in those moments isn’t more correction… it’s support that helps them feel safe to try, safe to fail, and safe to be human.

This post will help you understand what’s really going on underneath perfectionism — and how to respond in ways that build confidence, flexibility, and self-belief.

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If this resonates, let me know in the comments — does your child struggle with perfectionism?

04/13/2026

Today we wanted to highlight books about Autism, with Autism in them, or written by someone with Autism.

04/13/2026

Please join us in wishing Paula a Happy Birthday!

04/10/2026

Upcoming Groups and a Community Workshop we suggest!
Have you signed up yet? You should before it fills up!

04/10/2026

This April we will be sharing information about Autism. This week we wanted to highlight our NEW THERAPIST who works with Neurodivergent clients, Kait! Kait is starting with us next week. All next week we will post things to get to know Kait more. Call is Kait seems like a good theraputic match for you or your loved one, 248-250-6620.

04/10/2026

Earlier today we high lighted Rachel. We also wanted to share groups she runs.

04/09/2026

We are excited to be partnering again with Lillybrook Counseling Services for a FREE evening enrichment.

Evening Enrichment: Using Pop Culture to Connect with your Kids
April 29th, 6:00pm-7:00pm

With so many new ways to access pop culture and new media for kids, it can be hard for parents to know what they are watching or are interested in. Linnea and Adela will provide examples of how to creatively use your children's pop culture interests to connect with them on a deeper level. This can help build a better relationship, increase confidence in kids, and provide areas of connection to build on life skills. They will also provide resources to help parents learn more about pop culture and specific characters, shows, and games.

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04/09/2026

This April we will be sharing information about Autism. This week we wanted to highlight our therapist who work with Neurodivergent clients. Today is Rachel!

04/09/2026

I like to use the word accountability in place of both discipline and punishment. It helps me to remember that I'm setting boundaries, standards, and expectations while also teaching. Natural and logical consequences (both positive and negative) help tremendously in this process eliminating the need for traditional punishment.

If discipline in your home feels like a constant battle, you’re not alone—and you’re not getting it wrong.

Many of us were taught that discipline means punishment, control, or quick compliance. But real discipline isn’t about shutting behaviour down… it’s about building skills up.

It’s about teaching, guiding, and supporting a child to do better next time—not making them feel worse this time.

When we shift from control to connection, everything changes. Children don’t just behave differently… they develop differently.

This visual breaks down what discipline truly is—and what it isn’t—so you can respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

04/09/2026

Earlier today we high lighted Illiana. We also wanted to share groups she runs.