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

Your teen deserves a safe place to talk, & grow

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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Adolescence is a time of rapid change, emotional growth, and unique challenges. We specialize in supporting teens through these years with personalized therapy that fosters resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being.
Teens today face pressures that can feel overwhelming — academic stress, social dynamics, identity exploration, and mental health struggles. Therapy provides a safe space to process these experiences, build coping skills, and develop a stronger sense of self.

Guidance for life’s toughest years

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Help your teen break free from screen overuse

In today's digital world, excessive use of the internet, TV, and video games can affect a teen's mental health, academic performance, and family relationships. We offer specialized therapy to help teens regain balance, develop healthy habits, and reconnect with real-life experiences. Our approach addresses the underlying emotional challenges while building positive coping strategies for long-term success.

What we treat

  • Anxiety and panic
  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Self-harm
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Low self-esteem
  • Body image concerns
  • Family conflict
  • Communication issues with peers
  • School-related stress
  • Grief and loss
  • ADHD
  • Autism spectrum support
  • Screen and video game overuse

Our approach

What to expect

  • Anxiety and worry
  • Depression and sadness
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Play and art therapy
  • Mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques
  • Solution-focused therapyorce, 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 teens relieve painful, difficult, feelings.
  • Art therapy and other creative approaches help teens 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.

How we work

Is this the right fit?

  • Play therapy and expressive arts
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adapted for teens
  • Parent coaching and family involvement
  • Trauma-informed, attachment-based care
  • Mindfulness and emotional regulation skills
  • Teens with anxiety, depression, or overwhelm
  • Teens navigating identity, including LGBTQ+ youth
  • Teens dealing with bullying, social conflict, or peer issues
  • Teens after a major loss, change, or trauma
  • Families looking for support during the teen years
I left a message after hours and got a call the next morning from the owner. She spoke to me for a half hour on the phone and said she had the right therapist for my daughter. I was so impressed. We have been to a few different places and nothing compares to how our therapist handles teenagers. Go here with confidence.
— M. F. Parent of teen client



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.
Let's Get Started
Will you tell my parents what I say? Therapy is confidential. We share general updates with parents (how things are going, what we're working on) but specifics of what you share stay between us — unless you're in danger or someone else is. We'll go over this clearly in the first session so you know exactly what to expect. My teen really doesn't want to come. What should I do? It's common. We sometimes start with a single "no commitment" session — just to meet, ask questions, see if it feels okay. Most teens are surprised by how different therapy feels once they're actually in the room. Do you offer evening sessions? Yes. We have evening hours specifically because we know after-school time is precious for teens and families.

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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.
35 Google Reviews, 4.8 Rating

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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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