Alex Hulst, PhD, LMFTBehavioral Health

Meet Alex Hulst, PhD, LMFT, Family Health West’s Director of Behavioral Health. She is passionate about building effective teams and training early-career therapists. In 2018, she published a textbook on family therapy to help individuals navigate health issues.
Dr. Hulst specializes in couples therapy, life transitions, and chronic illness. She has worked with patients experiencing cancer, diabetes, and stroke. Trained in CBT-I and experienced with agricultural communities, she helps clients find strength and meaning in hardship. Her warm, flexible style can be pragmatic and goal-oriented or emotion-focused based on your needs. Outside of work, she enjoys trying new recipes, exploring Grand Valley trails, and reading.