A Message From Gregg Jantz, Jr. - Meet the Experts Continuing Dr. Gregory Jantz's Legacy

On July 4th, 2025, our founder, Dr. Gregory Jantz, passed away unexpectedly. For over 40 years, he dedicated his life to transforming how we approach mental health care, and his loss has been felt deeply by our team, our patients, and the countless individuals around the world who found hope through his work.

In this video, Gregg Jantz, Jr., shares a personal message about his father’s passing and introduces the expert team who will continue to carry forward Dr. Gregory Jantz’s mission at The Center • A Place of HOPE.

Honoring a Legacy of Compassionate Care

Dr. Gregory Jantz was a visionary who believed that true healing required treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. As a bestselling author of more than 45 books, he shared his expertise and insights with millions of people worldwide, making expert mental health guidance accessible to anyone who needed it.

His pioneering Whole Person Care approach, which integrates physical, emotional, intellectual, relational, and spiritual health, has become the foundation of everything we do at The Center. This philosophy has helped thousands of individuals regain control of their lives and find lasting recovery from conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and addiction.

While we deeply miss him, his vision and mission continue stronger than ever.

The Same Trusted Expertise You’ve Come to Rely On

For years, many of you have come to our YouTube channel to hear Dr. Gregory Jantz speak directly. His videos provided practical, evidence-based insights into mental health that you could apply in your daily life. That mission hasn’t changed.

What you’ll see moving forward is an expansion of voices, but with the same unwavering commitment to excellence and evidence-based care. Our team of licensed therapists, psychologists, and mental health professionals has been working alongside Dr. Gregory Jantz for years. These aren’t new faces with new approaches. They’re the same expert clinicians who have been providing transformative care at The Center, following the integrated Whole Person Care philosophy pioneered by Dr. Gregory Jantz.

You can expect the same quality of information, the same compassionate approach, and the same practical tools that have made this channel a trusted resource for mental health guidance.

Meet Our Expert Team

We’re honored to introduce you to some of the expert team members who will be continuing to share evidence-based mental health insights and practical tools for your well-being:

• Dr. Emily Ogawa – Naturopathic Physician
• Ionatan Cauneac – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• John Williams – Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Magda Maziarz – Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Mike Staszak – Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Virgil Kim – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Substance Use Disorder Professional

Each of these clinicians brings years of experience and a deep commitment to the Whole Person Care philosophy that has defined The Center’s approach to treatment.

What to Expect From This Channel

The content you’ll receive will continue to be grounded in clinical expertise, research-based practices, and real-world application, just as it always has been. Our team is here to walk alongside you in your mental health journey, providing the same hope and healing that The Center has been known for over the past four decades.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, navigating depression, recovering from trauma, or simply looking for practical tools to improve your mental wellbeing, our expert team will continue delivering the compassionate, evidence-based guidance that Dr. Gregory Jantz was so passionate about sharing.

A New Chapter, the Same Mission

Dr. Gregory Jantz’s passion was making mental health support accessible to everyone. That passion lives on in every member of our team, and in every piece of content we create. While this is a new chapter for The Center • A Place of HOPE, our commitment to his vision remains unchanged.

We’re excited to share this next chapter with you. Thank you for being part of this community and for allowing us to continue serving you on your mental health journey.

Get Help Today

If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health challenges, The Center • A Place of HOPE is here to help. Our Whole Person Care approach addresses mind, body, and spirit through evidence-based therapy combined with holistic healing methods. To learn more about our comprehensive treatment programs, visit https://www.aplaceofhope.com/ or call us today.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more expert mental health guidance from our team, and join us as we honor Dr. Gregory Jantz’s legacy together.