Ugne Paalksnyte-alt is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist who understands that life can often feel complicated and overwhelming. With a focus on empowering individuals of all ages, from teens to elders, Ugne offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. Her therapeutic approach encompasses a variety of modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Ugne is committed to helping clients develop effective coping skills and create long-term plans to navigate their challenges. Her extensive clinical experience, alongside her rich life experiences as a wife, sister, daughter, and immigrant, informs her practice and her ability to connect with clients from all backgrounds. She takes pride in building trusting relationships and is honored to guide her clients towards achieving their personal goals and improving their quality of life.

Melissa Vander Kooi is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor with over 19 years of experience providing compassionate mental health services to the West Michigan community. She understands that when life feels overwhelming, it can be challenging for individuals to recognize their own strengths and positive attributes. Melissa often encounters new clients who struggle to identify what they like about themselves, but she believes those qualities are present and worth uncovering. Through her expertise in diverse therapy modalities—including mindfulness-based counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems therapy—she skillfully guides children, adolescents, adults, and elders in developing the coping skills necessary to navigate life's challenges. Her commitment to delivering effective, confidential, and culturally sensitive care ensures that each client receives the support tailored to their unique needs.

Garrett Weatherhead, PhD, LP, is a dedicated psychologist who focuses on understanding individual patterns that often exacerbate symptoms of depression and anxiety. He believes that factors such as communication styles, emotional expression, and relationships significantly impact these symptoms. Through his culturally sensitive and relational-cultural therapy approaches, he works collaboratively with clients to identify and understand their patterns, guiding them toward constructive changes. His intent is for individuals to emerge from therapy with heightened self-awareness, enriched relationships, and an overall sense of wholeness. Garrett fosters a warm and open atmosphere in his sessions, while keenly attuning to the influences of relationships, emotional problem-solving patterns, and cultural contexts on clients' challenges. His practice integrates interpersonal, relational-cultural, and cognitive behavioral techniques, ensuring clients can achieve their therapeutic aspirations.