TRAVERSE CITY — It’s been more than 100 years since Dr. James Munson served as superintendent of the Traverse City State Hospital, and yet his philosophy of “beauty is therapy” resonates as much today as it did a century ago.

Eric LaPaugh, licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor, not only holds office space in the Grand Traverse Commons, but also conducts what he calls “walk and talk” therapy on the grounds of the former state hospital.

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