Gary Atkins joined GVSU as the Work Life Consultant, powered by AllOne Health. Gary primarily works as an Employee Assistance Counselor with AllOne Health, GVSU's employee assistance program. He is available to meet with individuals virtually or in-person to discuss personal or professional issues impacting wellness, and provide support and resources. Gary is also available to assist in the conflict resolution process and provide departmental support.

Gary received his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University, where he began to develop clinical skills suitable for working with children and families. Gary has experience working within various settings and has a diverse skill set pertaining to healthy transitions, managing depression, relationship concerns and understanding anxiety. Gary’s has worked as an Employee Assistance Counselor role at AllOne Health (previously Encompass) since 2019. At AllOne Health, Gary specializes in working with children and families. Gary works towards creating a collaborative relationship with clients providing education, support and creating a space for exploration while empowering clients to make meaningful and healthy changes in their lives. Although Gary works primarily as an Employee Assistance Counselor, he also conducts wellness presentations, staff trainings, on-site service requests and on-site critical incident service requests for client companies. He also conducts trainings and debriefings for client companies.