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About Me
Robert Esselink, M.Ed, LPC, CADC
I’m a licensed professional counselor and certified alcohol & drug counselor in Metro Detroit specializing in addictions, anxiety, depression and men’s issues. My approach blends evidence-based modalities—Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, a 12 Step approach and trauma-informed care—with a respectful, optional integration of Catholic faith and spiritual values for those seeking it in their recovery.
I work full-time as a therapist in a residential treatment program serving a specialized population and I have been in private practice since 2023.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice) - Ferris State University
- Master of Arts (Criminal Justice) - University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Master of Education (Counseling) - Lindsey Wilson University
- Licensed Professional Counselor #6401225891
- National Certified Counselor (NCC) #1735173
- Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) #2-04000
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate - International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP)
- American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM Continuum trained
- Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs - Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter (certified facilitator)
- The Nurturing Father's Program (trained facilitator)
- Graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, SC
Professional Experience Includes:
- U.S. Probation Officer for the Eastern District of Michigan
- Program Manger at one of MDOC's Offender Success Administrative Agencies (prisoner re-entry services)
- Clinical Director at a human service agency
At the core of my counseling work is a deep belief in the power of meaningful connection to support personal growth. The mission is simple: Through honest conversation, empathetic guidance, and positive energy, I help people reduce the noise, tap into their strengths, and develop emotional intelligence that lasts a lifetime.
This work is about more than wins—it's about becoming whole, showing up fully, and creating a ripple effect of positivity in your life.
Want to Know More?
- I coached youth baseball and softball in the Richmond & St. Clair area for over 10 years
- One of my favorite places to relax is the Silver Lake sand dunes on the shores of Lake Michigan
- I love my Jeep Wrangler, but don't care for the ducks.
- I am a sports dad - my son plays college football and my daughter plays college volleyball. So the fall season, I'm putting thousands of miles on the car and fueling myself with way too much caffeine!
- I am 100% a coffee snob (single origin, blend, pour over, French Press?)
- I am a parishioner at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Richmond but happily serve clients of all faith and non-faith backgrounds!