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Giesken Counseling Services Team
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 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.
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.
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.
Jessica Prevost, LPC: Grand Blanc, MI
Jessica counsels teenage girls (14+), young adults, and adults. She specializes in perinatal & postpartum anxiety/depression, anxiety disorders, and more. GCS locations: Grand Blanc, MI.
Elena Reimer, LLMSW
Elena works with children (12+), teens, young adults, and adults. Elena specializes in trauma but works with a variety of concerns. GCS locations: Online (Virtual) ONLY.
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.
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.
Amanda Evanoff, LLC
ATR-P (Art Therapy)
Amanda counsels teens (13+), young adults, adults, and couples. She specializes in identity struggles, ADHD, ASD, ODD, anxiety, depression, and more. GCS locations: Clarkston, MI.
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.
Meghann McEvoy, COO, Graduate Student Intern
Meghann counsels teenagers, young adults, and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance use disorders. GCS locations: Clarkston, MI.
Paxton Rowley, Practice Manager, Graduate Student Intern
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.
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.
Jason Scimemi, LLP
Jason works with teens (14+) through adults and families. Jason has experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and interpersonal conflict, academic difficulties, and more. GCS locations: Grand Blanc, MI.
Alexis Smith, LLMSW
Alexis works with children, teens, young adults, families, and couples. While Alexis' primary focus lies in anxiety and depression, she helps clients on diverse journeys. GCS locations: Grand Blanc, MI (In-person ONLY).
Mackenzie Jacobson, Administrative Assistant
I will be one of the people waiting to help you on the phone and in person when you walk into the office. I can help you with anything you need when scheduling your appointment or contacting GCS.
Natalie Shaver, LLMSW: Clarkston & Rochester Hills, MI
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 (In-person ONLY).
Caritta Christian, LLP
Caritta works with children (8+), teens, young adults, adults, families, and couples who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and more. GCS locations: Grand Blanc, MI.
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.
Lina Almounajed, Graduate Student Intern
Lina works with all ages but specializes in preteen, teenagers, and adults. She specialties are anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. GCS locations: Grand Blanc, MI.
Alex Lindsay, LMSW: Rochester Hills, MI
Alex works with young adults (18+), adults, and elders (65+). Alex counsels depression, bipolar Issues, psychosis, and more. GCS locations: Rochester Hills, MI. **Virtual Telehealth currently until October 2024 when the Rochester Hills Office officially opens.
Kim Poirier, LMSW: Rochester Hills, MI
Kim specializes in children (6+), teens, young adults, and adults who are struggling with dual diagnosis care (mental health & substance use), depression, life transitions, and crisis management. GCS locations: Rochester Hills, MI.