About The Difference Counseling Services
A Therapy Practice in Grand Blanc, Michigan
The Difference Counseling Services is a private therapy practice in Grand Blanc, Michigan, offering individual counseling for adolescents and adults. Founded and led by Anne Pidek, LMSW, the practice provides a safe, affirming, and nonjudgmental space for healing and personal growth. Sessions are available in person at the Grand Blanc office and through secure telehealth throughout Michigan and Florida.
Anne specializes in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, including support letters for gender-affirming care, as well as neurodivergent clients and those who have experienced trauma. Her approach blends tools from several evidence-based methods into a conversational, client-led style — you are the expert on your own life, and therapy should never feel like a clinical exam.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, identity, life transitions, or the aftermath of difficult experiences, The Difference Counseling Services meets you where you are and walks beside you toward meaningful, lasting change. Reach out today to take the first step toward the life you envision.
Meet Anne Pidek, LMSW
Your Guide on the Journey
Anne Pidek
LMSW · She / Her
I strive to create a safe space for healing and empowerment for whoever seeks therapy.
My passion is working with those who are LGBTQ+ (including letters for gender-affirming care), neurodivergent, or who have experienced trauma. I believe that therapy does not have to be a negative or scary experience. Together, we will work on identifying your unique strengths and abilities while developing coping, communication, and self-care strategies in a safe, caring, and nonjudgmental environment.
I have taken pieces from several treatment methods to create my own unique style. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space. You're the expert on you, and I have a lot of different tools. Let's discover what works for you.
Over 20 years of experience working with the LGBTQIA2S+ community, neurodivergence, adolescents, adults, elderly, intellectual disabilities, and trauma in a variety of settings.
A Conversation, Not an Exam
Therapy can be scary, but I treat it like a conversation. You're the expert on you — I bring the tools. Together we discover what works.
Trauma-Informed by Design
I do not ask about trauma. Speaking about trauma can be retraumatizing. You can share when you're comfortable and want to.
Affirming Every Identity
LGBTQ+ affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, and sex-positive. A nonjudgmental space for whoever you are and however you love.
Your Strengths, Your Plan
We'll identify your unique strengths and build coping, communication, and self-care strategies. Symptoms tend to reduce within 4–6 weeks.
The Ancient Companion
Meet Khufu
A hairless Sphynx and registered Therapy Cat, Khufu offers a quiet, grounding presence — and only joins sessions when you want him there.
A Note: Sphynx cats are not hypoallergenic — let Anne know if you have cat allergies.
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