Find a Top Counselor Near Me in Sterling Heights, MI – Book an Appointment Instantly

Wellness means being healthy in all dimensions of life. By focusing on our whole self - the emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, financial, social, environmental, and spiritual parts - we can live healthy and fulfilled lives. Through counseling, my goal is to support you in achieving your hopes, dreams, and desires and reaching your fullest potential.

At times, people have difficulties in their lives that may affect how they function and think. Some people may think that they can never be happy. I believe that people have the power to overcome difficulties because “nothing is impossible”. Life is beautiful and can be beautiful for all. I work with couples, families, and individuals to help them learn strategies that they can use to expand their coping abilities and communication skills. You will often hear me say “Live, laugh and love because life is too short”.

Recovery Pathways, LLC provides comprehensive outpatient care for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment in a confidential and supportive setting.

Since 2009, Recovery Pathways, LLC has helped individuals and families across multiple counties access evidence-based care designed to support lasting recovery and improved emotional wellness. We offer GeneSight® testing for accurate medication management and to support our three-step rehabilitation programs.

Our team includes addictionists, psychiatrists, licensed master social workers, licensed professional counselors, case managers, medical assistants, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and a recovery coach.

Together, we address a wide range of needs, including substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger management, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and adolescent substance use.

Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family and couples counseling, play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychiatric evaluations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with SUBOXONE® and VIVITROL®, recovery coaching, case management, and care coordination.

Recovery Pathways, LLC also works closely with referral sources, including health care providers, educators, family members, Child Protective Services (CPS), probation services, and other community programs.

Everyone here is guided by the philosophy that substance use disorder and other mental health conditions are progressive illnesses. They’re treatable with professional, compassionate care, supportive family involvement, and education. Our goal is to light the path to a fulfilling long-term recovery.

Licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by The Joint Commission, we deliver strengths-focused care guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, clear communication, and a commitment to helping each patient build coping skills, prevent relapse, and move toward a healthier future.

Call Recovery Pathways, LLC or book an appointment online today to access high-quality mental health care.

Recovery Pathways, LLC provides comprehensive outpatient care for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment in a confidential and supportive setting.

Since 2009, Recovery Pathways, LLC has helped individuals and families across multiple counties access evidence-based care designed to support lasting recovery and improved emotional wellness. We offer GeneSight® testing for accurate medication management and to support our three-step rehabilitation programs.

Our team includes addictionists, psychiatrists, licensed master social workers, licensed professional counselors, case managers, medical assistants, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and a recovery coach.

Together, we address a wide range of needs, including substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger management, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and adolescent substance use.

Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family and couples counseling, play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychiatric evaluations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with SUBOXONE® and VIVITROL®, recovery coaching, case management, and care coordination.

Recovery Pathways, LLC also works closely with referral sources, including health care providers, educators, family members, Child Protective Services (CPS), probation services, and other community programs.

Everyone here is guided by the philosophy that substance use disorder and other mental health conditions are progressive illnesses. They’re treatable with professional, compassionate care, supportive family involvement, and education. Our goal is to light the path to a fulfilling long-term recovery.

Licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by The Joint Commission, we deliver strengths-focused care guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, clear communication, and a commitment to helping each patient build coping skills, prevent relapse, and move toward a healthier future.

Call Recovery Pathways, LLC or book an appointment online today to access high-quality mental health care.

Samantha Bandlow is a Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). She specializes in working with adolescents navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and major life transitions, including family changes, identity development, and peer or relationship challenges.

Samantha has extensive experience supporting adolescents impacted by family substance use and those experiencing substance use of their own. She also has experience working with justice-involved youth, providing support that is both trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate. She is deeply committed to helping teens build self-worth, increase independence, and develop a stronger, more stable sense of identity.

Her clinical approach is client-centered and strength-based, integrating evidence-based modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Samantha is skilled at engaging adolescents who may be hesitant about therapy, helping them connect with their own motivations for change. She strives to create a supportive and empowering environment where teens can grow at their own pace, with a focus on emotional regulation, executive functioning, resilience, and long-term stability.

She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University, completing her graduate studies in 2023. Her professional background includes extensive crisis response experience supporting survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, along with specialized work addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Samantha believes healing begins in safe, nonjudgmental spaces where individuals can explore their experiences and emotions with authenticity. She brings a calm, grounding presence to her work, helping adolescents build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and regain a sense of control in their lives.

Outside of her clinical work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs. In her free time, she also enjoys discovering and trying new recipes.

Recovery Pathways, LLC provides comprehensive outpatient care for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment in a confidential and supportive setting.

Since 2009, Recovery Pathways, LLC has helped individuals and families across multiple counties access evidence-based care designed to support lasting recovery and improved emotional wellness. We offer GeneSight® testing for accurate medication management and to support our three-step rehabilitation programs.

Our team includes addictionists, psychiatrists, licensed master social workers, licensed professional counselors, case managers, medical assistants, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and a recovery coach.

Together, we address a wide range of needs, including substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger management, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and adolescent substance use.

Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family and couples counseling, play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychiatric evaluations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with SUBOXONE® and VIVITROL®, recovery coaching, case management, and care coordination.

Recovery Pathways, LLC also works closely with referral sources, including health care providers, educators, family members, Child Protective Services (CPS), probation services, and other community programs.

Everyone here is guided by the philosophy that substance use disorder and other mental health conditions are progressive illnesses. They’re treatable with professional, compassionate care, supportive family involvement, and education. Our goal is to light the path to a fulfilling long-term recovery.

Licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by The Joint Commission, we deliver strengths-focused care guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, clear communication, and a commitment to helping each patient build coping skills, prevent relapse, and move toward a healthier future.

Call Recovery Pathways, LLC or book an appointment online today to access high-quality mental health care.

Nicole Stroub, CADC, CPRC, RCPF has worked in the substance use disorder field since 2016, beginning as a Certified Peer Recovery Coach and transitioning into counseling in 2019. She earned her CADC through MCBAP in 2023 and is a CCAR Recovery Coach Professional Facilitator, having trained over 300 recovery coaches. Nicole is the founder of Phoenix Professional Development Training, LLC, providing innovative training for addiction professionals.

She currently serves as President of the MAADAC Board of Directors, where she contributes to advocacy, education, and professional development across Michigan. Nicole brings strengths in counseling, leadership, program development, and community networking, along with lived experience in long-term recovery.

Nicole currently works at Recovery Pathways as a substance use counselor and EWSS Peer Parent Advocate. She is passionate about advancing the recovery workforce through training, mentorship, and support. Nicole is a proud mother of two adult children as well as a person in long-term recovery, with more than 12 years free from substance use addiction. 

Recovery Pathways, LLC provides comprehensive outpatient care for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment in a confidential and supportive setting.

Since 2009, Recovery Pathways, LLC has helped individuals and families across multiple counties access evidence-based care designed to support lasting recovery and improved emotional wellness. We offer GeneSight® testing for accurate medication management and to support our three-step rehabilitation programs.

Our team includes addictionists, psychiatrists, licensed master social workers, licensed professional counselors, case managers, medical assistants, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and a recovery coach.

Together, we address a wide range of needs, including substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger management, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and adolescent substance use.

Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family and couples counseling, play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychiatric evaluations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with SUBOXONE® and VIVITROL®, recovery coaching, case management, and care coordination.

Recovery Pathways, LLC also works closely with referral sources, including health care providers, educators, family members, Child Protective Services (CPS), probation services, and other community programs.

Everyone here is guided by the philosophy that substance use disorder and other mental health conditions are progressive illnesses. They’re treatable with professional, compassionate care, supportive family involvement, and education. Our goal is to light the path to a fulfilling long-term recovery.

Licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by The Joint Commission, we deliver strengths-focused care guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, clear communication, and a commitment to helping each patient build coping skills, prevent relapse, and move toward a healthier future.

Call Recovery Pathways, LLC or book an appointment online today to access high-quality mental health care.

Recovery Pathways, LLC provides comprehensive outpatient care for adolescents and adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. Serving Bay City, Corunna, Gladwin, Ortonville, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, Michigan, we offer compassionate, individualized treatment in a confidential and supportive setting.

Since 2009, Recovery Pathways, LLC has helped individuals and families across multiple counties access evidence-based care designed to support lasting recovery and improved emotional wellness. We offer GeneSight® testing for accurate medication management and to support our three-step rehabilitation programs.

Our team includes addictionists, psychiatrists, licensed master social workers, licensed professional counselors, case managers, medical assistants, certified alcohol and drug counselors, and a recovery coach.

Together, we address a wide range of needs, including substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger management, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and adolescent substance use.

Services include individual counseling, group therapy, family and couples counseling, play therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), psychiatric evaluations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with SUBOXONE® and VIVITROL®, recovery coaching, case management, and care coordination.

Recovery Pathways, LLC also works closely with referral sources, including health care providers, educators, family members, Child Protective Services (CPS), probation services, and other community programs.

Everyone here is guided by the philosophy that substance use disorder and other mental health conditions are progressive illnesses. They’re treatable with professional, compassionate care, supportive family involvement, and education. Our goal is to light the path to a fulfilling long-term recovery.

Licensed by the state of Michigan and accredited by The Joint Commission, we deliver strengths-focused care guided by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, clear communication, and a commitment to helping each patient build coping skills, prevent relapse, and move toward a healthier future.

Call Recovery Pathways, LLC or book an appointment online today to access high-quality mental health care.