About Us
Our Mission
Our goal is, by the grace of God, to bring peace to those who seek it.
What does "Pax" mean?
“Pax” has Latin roots (particularly in religious tradition), meaning “peace,” which we believe is a pivotal indicator of human flourishing. We view the concept as a state of being rather than simply a transient emotional experience.
Our Philosophy
The Catholic-Christian Meta-Model of the Person (CCMMP)
Since psychotherapy is such an intrinsically personal process, we find it beneficial to disclose our own philosophy prior to initiating therapy. After all, we all have one! Our therapists have been trained in, and embrace, the “Catholic-Christian Meta-Model of the Person” as a means of making sense of our purpose and nature as human beings. In short, the meta-model informs the conceptualization of our clients and everyone else in this world. The meta-model is (very!) briefly summarized in the numbered bullet points that follow. Please refer to The Catholic-Christian Meta-Model of the Person if you’d like to learn more about this framework.
We make a few assumptions about each person who walks through our doors:
You are a person who has been made in the image and likeness of God.
You were made by and for divine and human love.
You are called to flourish.
You are unified in nature. That is, you are body and soul.
You have intrinsic goodness, dignity, and worth.
Our Team
Steven Hryniewicz
MS, LPC/LPCC, NCC
One of our founders, Steven works with adolescents and young adult males (typically aged 10-30). Often, his clients come in struggling with anxiety, depression, or trauma that gets in the way of living the life they desire. Steven's goal is to build a trusting relationship and to use evidence-based therapy to help his clients identify, understand, and overcome their struggles.
Julie Hryniewicz
MSW, LISW-CP
A founder of the practice, Julie primarily focuses on providing couples counseling to married or pre-marital couples. She uses her extensive experience studying and working with family systems to help couples work through conflict, build a solid foundation for their connection, and work through difficult life events together.
Lucy Sammons
MA, LPCA, NCC
Lucy joined our team in 2023. She focuses on working with children, teenagers, and their families to help them identify strengths to cope with challenges, resolve core issues holding them back from living meaningful and fulfilling lives, and implement a positive mindset that can be carried throughout and beyond the therapy process.
Nancy Zegarski
Administrative Assistant
Nancy joined the Pax Therapy Solutions team in 2023 with over eight years of experience working in administration and accounting. She is committed to helping the business run as smoothly as possible and is passionate about mental, behavioral, and spiritual health. You’ll probably talk to her on the phone when you call!
Andrea Witt
MA, LPCA
Having join Pax in 2023, Andrea is quick to serve clients in many ways, working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in both individual and group settings. Andrea’s passion is in the healing of families and communities. One thing that sets Andrea apart is her dedication to bringing people together in the group setting, hosting support groups and classes focused on topics such as parenting, drug and alcohol abuse recovery, and more.
Our Safe & Comfortable Offices
It is of top importance to us that you feel safe, comfortable, and respected while you are visiting our offices. We have done our best to create a relaxing and warm atmosphere in our appointment spaces so you can focus on happiness and healing. We hope you'll let us know during your visit if there is anything we can do to make our spaces more inviting and comfortable for you.
