Meet Our Team
Alyssa A. Pirain, MA, LPC, NCC - Chief Executive Officer
Alyssa is a clinical mental health counselor who blends traditional psychology with holistic, mind-body-spiritual approaches to support meaningful growth and healing. Her diverse background in human services gives her a deep understanding of how all parts of a person connect. She is passionate about helping individuals find balance and step into their fullest potential.
Ashley M. McCombs, MA, LPC, NCC - Chief Operating Officer
Ashley helps individuals who feel overwhelmed or stuck reconnect with their strengths and build tools for meaningful change. Her approach focuses on insight, clarity, and self-exploration, supported by her strong background in clinical counseling and teaching. Ashley is here to walk alongside you so you never feel alone in your journey.
Kristina Smail, M.S.Ed, LPC, NCC
Kristina offers a supportive, understanding space to help clients navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change. With a strong background in psychology, social work, and mental health counseling, she provides practical guidance and fresh perspectives that empower growth. She is dedicated to helping you turn obstacles into opportunities and move toward greater confidence and wellbeing.
Holly Jasin, MA, LPC, NCC
Holly is a Licensed Professional Counselor who uses a holistic, wellness-based approach to help clients heal and grow in mind, body, and spirit. With experience supporting women, children, and families, she blends evidence-based therapies with mindfulness and solution-focused strategies. Holly is committed to helping you manage stress, build confidence, and move toward your personal goals with clarity and support.
Justin Fichter, LMSW
Justin creates a safe, supportive space for teens and adults to explore their challenges, process emotions, and build practical tools for growth. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, he meets each person exactly where they are. With a background in military service and extensive clinical training, Justin is dedicated to helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, life changes, and more with understanding and strength.
Alexandra McPeek, LMSW
Alexandra supports mothers, parents, and children through the overwhelming transitions of postpartum life, drawing from both her professional expertise and her own journey as a mom of two. With a compassionate, CBT- and mindfulness-based approach, she helps clients find steadiness, clarity, and a sense of self again. She offers a space where nothing is too heavy to share and where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Lauren Filip, MS, LPC, NCC, CAADC
Lauren is a warm, supportive therapist who helps individuals navigate stress, emotional challenges, and unhelpful patterns with compassion and evidence-based tools. With extensive experience in mental health counseling, addiction treatment, and work with both adolescents and adults, she creates a safe space for growth and healing.
Larissa Kazmierczak - Intern
Larissa offers a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their stories, strengthen their relationships, and move toward personal growth. Using an integrative, holistic approach—along with specialized training in couples therapy—she supports individuals and couples navigating anxiety, life changes, trauma, and relational challenges. Larissa is honored to walk alongside you as you work toward a more aligned, empowered version of yourself.
Kristen Ashton, MA, LPC, NCC
Kristen is a Licensed Professional Counselor who supports adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relational challenges. Grounded in a person-centered approach, she helps clients feel seen and empowered while using evidence-based therapies like ACT, CBT, and Solution-Focused strategies. Kristen is honored to walk alongside each person as they move toward healing, clarity, and meaningful growth.
Karl Gangloff - Intern
Karl creates a warm, non-judgmental space for clients to explore challenges and build self-understanding. Grounded in a person-centered, humanistic approach, he believes healing grows from a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. Karl walks alongside clients with empathy and support as they move toward clarity, growth, and meaningful change.
Hannah Gross, LPC
Hannah specializes in supporting children, teens, and young adults as they navigate emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. With experience in both school counseling and outpatient therapy, she creates a safe, caring space where young clients feel understood and empowered to grow. Hannah is committed to walking alongside kids and young adults as they heal, build resilience, and discover who they are.