About Us

Gary Klein, LCSW

Gary uses a functional therapy approach that includes wrap-around, holistic methods focused on physical, social and emotional well-being, juggling stress, and setting and achieving concrete goals. Gary focuses specifically on clients' sleep, exercise and dietary patterns, social connections and support, and self-awareness and self-management skills. He specializes in helping clients navigate difficult or complicated relationships.

His brief, solution-focused approach is down-to-earth, (sometimes) unorthodox, humorous when needed, and accompanied by gentle yet straightforward feedback, building on strengths and resiliency clients already possess. In addition to traditional studies, years of experience as a mediator and corporate trainer taught him results-oriented techniques that produce positive outcomes.

Merrilee Buchanan, LCSW

Merrilee has spent the past 25+ years in a dual practice of clinical therapy and leadership development and executive coaching. She has developed a comprehensive curriculum for skill development in emotional/social self-awareness and self-management, personal and professional development, and career & life planning. She has led programs worldwide through her company, Villa Leadership Group, focused on women's leadership and career development.

Merrilee's approaches include cognitive behavioral skill development, DBT, brief, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing and coaching. She has a customized goal mapping approach that builds on client strengths and keeps them focused and moving forward.