Strengthening the mind behind the muscle
Counseling and Mental Performance
Strengthening the mind behind the muscle
Counseling and Mental Performance
What we do
Counseling for Adolescents
Adolescent psychotherapy focuses on the issues that can affect healthy social, emotional, and intellectual development. Therapy gives teens the tools to not only change specific behaviors, but also develop lifelong coping skills they need to deal with stress in a healthy way.
I work with children and teens 12 years old and older, specializing in helping young people struggling with ADHD, anxiety, and mental skills training for young athletes.
Counseling for Adults
Nothing is worse than feeling stuck in a rut. Spinning your wheels has left you feeling drained and exhausted. Therapy is a place to explore your thoughts, feelings, and worries without shame or judgment.
I have worked with a diverse client base over the years and specialize in working with men struggling with anxiety, life transitions and adjustment challenges, anger management, and substance use concerns.
Sport & Mental Performance
As a licensed therapist I specialize in performance counseling for athletes of all levels - from youth to collegiate and professional. Helping you to overcome anxiety, mental blocks, sport injuries and pressure to perform, you learn to strengthen the mind behind the muscle!
Group Counseling & Workshops
Group support can play a critical role in personal development, injury recovery, and sport performance. Groups provide a safe and supportive environment of like-minded individuals who help hold each other accountable and grow.
We offer dynamic workshops and key-note presentations on mental health awareness, team building, leadership, and performance for sports teams and other groups.
WHY WE DO IT
We All Need a Vision - Here is mine
At the core of my performance counseling work is a deep belief in the power of meaningful connection—between athletes, coaches, and parents—to support not just performance, but personal growth. The mission is simple: Through honest conversation, empathetic guidance, and positive energy, I help athletes, weekend warriors, and everyday people reduce the noise, tap into their joy, and develop emotional intelligence that lasts far beyond any field of play.
This work is about more than wins—it's about becoming whole, showing up fully, and creating a ripple effect of positivity in teams, families, and communities. We are inspiring resilient leaders, grounded in who they are beyond the scoreboard and the lights. Together, we build the freedom to grow, the courage to feel, and the confidence to lead with heart and love.
Nothing Hits Harder Than Life - Isn't It Time We Hit Back Harder?
Let’s be honest, feeling stuck sucks. You are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and irritable all the time. In other words, you are constantly on edge and not the person you want to be. But what if you could find some balance and a little peace in your life? Through a casual over clinical approach I provide a non-judgmental, no B.S. experience to help athletes, weekend warriors and everyday people overcome stress and anxiety, battle back from injury, and regain some sense of control over their life.
I've been in the people business for over 24 years, a youth sports coach for over a decade, and a husband and father for even longer. I'm here to use that experience to help you be who you want to be and do what you want to do.
Robert Esselink, M.Ed., LLPC, CADC
Practice Location
Conveniently Located to Romeo - Macomb - St. Clair - Port Huron - Yale - Memphis - Armada
My office is located in Suite 9-D (inside the building with Goosehead Insurance)
35000 Division Road, Richmond, Michigan 48062, United States
Call/Text: (586) 648-0171 robert@mindthrivecounseling.com
