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Your child doesn’t have to navigate big feelings alone.

William A. Presti Center For Families and Youth, in Brighton, MI
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Compassionate therapy and coaching for children, teens, adults, couples, and families in Brighton, MI, since 2012

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Low Flat Fee/session
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Children can experience anxiety, depression, and anger. These overwhelming feelings may cause kids to act out or withdraw, and that can be frightening for both children and parents. Our work with younger clients creates a safe, playful space where kids can learn to name what they're feeling and find healthy ways to move through it.

Safe, child‑centered counseling

Therapy and coaching for children, teens, adults, couples, and families in Brighton, MI
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Therapy and coaching for children, teens, adults, couples, and families in Brighton, MI

How we help your child

  • We validate the big feelings children experience, including worry, sadness, and anger.
  • We understand that overwhelming emotions can lead to acting out or withdrawing, and we meet kids where they are.
  • We offer support to children and parents alike, because experiences like these are hard on the whole family.

What we help children with

Creative tools for healing

  • Anxiety and worry
  • Depression and sadness
  • Anger related to divorce, loss, trauma, or school stress
  • Emotional dysregulation, big feelings, and trouble at home or school
  • Adjustment to major changes
  • We use creative, engaging tools to help children release difficult feelings.
  • Play, art, and story help kids process emotions tied to traumatic events in a way that fits how they actually communicate.

We partner with parents

  • We collaborate with parents on new communication skills and strategies for home.
  • We help re-establish positive rapport between you and your child.
  • Your feedback is welcomed throughout — you know your child best, and we work as a team.
  • We protect your child's sense of trust and privacy while keeping you informed at the right level.

Our approach

Is this the right fit?

  • Play therapy and expressive arts
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adapted for kids
  • Parent coaching and family involvement
  • Trauma-informed, attachment-based care
  • Mindfulness and emotional regulation skills
  • Children ages 5–12 navigating anxiety, sadness, or behavioral challenges
  • Families going through divorce, loss, or major transition
  • Parents looking for guidance and partnership
  • Children with ADHD, ASD, or emotional dysregulation
My wife and I were a little skeptical about using a counseling service for our kids but we decided to try the Presti Center. It turned out to be just what we needed — a safe, friendly atmosphere where our kids could open up to someone besides Dad and Mom. Our kids stated that they would definitely return for more counseling if ever needed.
— K. Bell Parent of child clients



We provide everything you need!

We make it easy!

One flat fee. No surprises.
Experience, Compassion and Affordability is the foundation of our practice. The same price for all services!  No hassles, no surprises! The same fee for individual and couples services! 
  • $82 Flat Fee
  • HSA and FSA Qualified
  • Ideal for people with high deductibles
  • Eligible for insurance reimbursement.
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Will I be involved in my child's therapy? Yes. Parent involvement is essential. We'll meet with you regularly to share what we're working on, discuss strategies for home, and answer your questions — while also protecting your child's sense of trust and privacy. My child is nervous about coming in. What should I tell them? Many kids feel nervous before their first session. We keep first sessions playful and low-pressure — think more "getting to know each other" than "talking about problems." We're happy to talk through introductions on the phone before your first visit. How often will we come in? Weekly is typical for the first stretch, then we taper as things stabilize. We'll review the plan with you regularly.

FAQ

Why Families Across Livingston, Oakland

& Washtenaw Counties Choose Us

We make quality mental health care accessible and convenient. No surprises, no complexity — just compassionate professionals ready to help.
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In-person sessions in Brighton, MI.

Teletherapy available statewide in Michigan.

I had the privilege of working with Jo for several years, both individually and in couples counseling, during one of the most challenging times in my life, and I am incredibly grateful for her support. Jo is warm, authentic, relational, and genuinely down-to-earth, which immediately put me at ease and made it easy to open up. She created a therapeutic environment rooted in compassion, acceptance, and humanity, setting a standard for the kind of warmth I believe every therapist should strive for. I always felt heard, understood, and respected, and her guidance had a lasting impact on my life. If you're looking for a therapist who feels like a real person—not someone distant, cold, or clinical—I wholeheartedly recommend Jo and this practice. The care I received made a meaningful difference, and I can't recommend them highly enough.
~ Ashley
I had a great experience at the William A. Presti center. My therapist helped me get thru a tough patch in my life. She was very caring, kind, knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely recommend this center.
~ Mary V.
We found the center using Google and they recommend Marcie Reznik to us. She was the first experience my partner and I ever had with a life coach. I am not sure what we were expecting but as we both felt like we had an issue we were not able to push through alone we went. We did a total of 6 sessions and LOVEd it! Each time we learned more about the process and each other. Marcie was patient and helped us see what was necessary to move forward. It has been 2 months since our last appointment and it has been great using the tools she thought us. I think our relationship is stronger and our ability to think things out and communicate is so much better. I have a new understanding on Life Coaching and 100% recommend Marcie!!
~ Jessica C.
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Contact us and take the first step to personal fulfillment and happiness. Evening appointments and teletherapy appointments available upon request.
I'm ready, let's  talk
8123 Grand River Avenue Suite 3 Brighton, MI 48114 Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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