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Meet GCS' Clarkston Counseling Team

Jerilynn Jacobson, LMSW, Owner & CEO

Jerilynn Jacobson, LMSW, Owner & CEO

Jerilynn assists adults with various struggles and treatment needs, she specializes in grief counseling for adults as a certified grief-informed professional. GCS locations: Clarkston & Grand Blanc, MI.
Emily Merlo, LMSW, Clinical Director

Emily Merlo, LMSW, Clinical Director

Emily specializes in teens (18+), young adults, adults, and adults 65+ who are struggling with grief/bereavement, life transitions, anxiety, and self-esteem. GCS locations: Clarkston & Grand Blanc, MI.
Traci Westphal, LPC

Traci Westphal, LPC

Traci counsels children (5+), teens, and young adults (22 and younger). She specializes in anxiety, depression, anger management, ADHD, ODD, relationship issues, and the LGBTQ+ population. GCS locations: Clarkston & Grand Blanc, MI.
Marc Burger, LLPC

Marc Burger, LLPC

Marc works with children (6+), teens, young adults, adults, families, & couples. Marc specializes in abuse/neglect, midlife challenges, Christian counseling, & more. GCS: Clarkston, MI.
Joleen Beagle, LMSW

Joleen Beagle, LMSW

Joleen works with teens (16+), young adults, and adults. She specializes in PTSD/CPTSD and Accelerated Resolution Therapy. GCS locations: Clarkston & Grand Blanc, MI.
Kali Martin, LLPC

Kali Martin, LLPC

Kali works with clients who are 16 and older and specializes in the LGBTQ+ community, depression, anxiety, and trauma. GCS locations: Online (Virtual) ONLY.
Lee-Anna Welsh, LLMSW

Lee-Anna Welsh, LLMSW

Lee-Anna works with teenagers (18+), young adults, and adults. Lee-Anna counsels anxiety, depression, stress management, trauma, parenting, women's issues, and more. GCS locations: Clarkston, MI.
Natalie Shaver, LLMSW

Natalie Shaver, LLMSW

Natalie works with teens, young adults, adults, couples, and families. She has experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships and more. GCS locations: Clarkston and Rochester Hills, MI.
David Turner, LLC

David Turner, LLC

David works with teens (14+), young adults, and adults. He specializes in anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA+ challenges, life transitions, and low self-esteem. GCS locations: Clarkston and Grand Blanc, MI.
Paxton Rowley, Practice Manager

Paxton Rowley, Practice Manager

Paxton meets with children, teens, young adults, and adults. Paxton has experience working with kids who have autism, the LGBTQ+ community, and more. GCS locations: Grand Blanc, MI.
Tyler Vlk, Administrative Assistant

Tyler Vlk, Administrative Assistant

My name is Tyler, and I'm here to assist you whether you're scheduling appointments or contacting GCS. On the phone or in person, I'm dedicated to making your experience smooth and hassle-free.

Let's start working together!

We'd love to help you start your healing journey today!

Client Testimonials

We work with Alexis and love her! This place responds to questions and concerns promptly, and are flexible with our schedule when making appointments. 

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Google Review

With a multitude of counselors under their roof Giesken Counseling will no doubt have the best fit person to speak with you no matter the specific need at hand. Their office is truly compassionate and genuinely committed to helping their clients work through the obstacles they are facing. Its a safe and non-judgmental environment where you will feel comfortable opening up about your needs, concerns and struggles. 

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Google Review

I've been with Giesken Counseling Services for 1 year and have loved every experience! We are a growing and thriving practice and have such an amazing team of therapists and staff who offer quality support and services to our community. 

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Google Review

I saw Jerilynn for about a year and a half, and I feel so lucky to find her when I did. I met with her during a time when my anxiety and self-esteem were major obstacles, and she helped me realize what changes I needed to make in my life. She was compassionate yet objective, and provided constructive reminders when I needed them. Her office is warm and inviting, I always felt comfortable. I highly recommend! 

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Google Review

“I’m doing much better than when I first started therapy”

Customer Service Feedback Survey

“Very nice staff members and a comfortable environment.”

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“My therapist is well-informed, relatable, receptive and helpful. She has provided multiple resources for me with anything I’d like to learn more about. She consistently holds me accountable and is kind in helping me grow. It’s the strongest therapeutic relationship I’ve ever experienced with a therapist.”

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“My therapist is wonderful. She always makes me feel safe and listened to. I can tell she truly cares about her clients.”

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"My therapist is open to listening to my concerns and issues, and provides feedback and suggestions."

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"My daughter has been practicing techniques at home that she learns with her therapist. She has definitely grown and her conditions have improved since beginning with Giesken Counseling."

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"My daughter's therapist is absolutely wonderful and has truly helped my daughter!"

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"The office is a safe space for me, I always feel comfortable to talk about anything and everything."

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"I love everything about Jessica - very good at listening but also balancing it with her talking too."

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“Having a good relationship with a therapist was something I struggled to find. I feel like my therapist listens and doesn't judge me. I trust her and that makes it easy to open up.”

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“My experience has been very smooth and easy since the very beginning of sending an inquiry email to now being in the care of my therapist for a few months. I have referred many clients to your practice and will continue to do so. Thank you so much for offering immediate and complete support and multiple options for patients.”

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“My daughter is actually excited to see her therapist. It has definitely been a positive experience for her.”

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“My therapist really listens to me. She is very understanding and helpful with my journey through anxiety.”

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