OUR TEAM

THE RIGHT THERAPIST MATTERS. ESPECIALLY WITH TEENAGERS.

A therapist can have great credentials and still be the wrong fit for your teen. We pay attention to personality, style, experience, availability, and what your teen is most likely to respond to.

Elite Teen Counseling Team

Authentic clinicians. Curated matching.

RELATIONAL MATCHING

FIT IS MORE THAN A SPECIALTY LIST.

Some teens want someone relaxed and easy to talk to. Some need a therapist who is direct and will challenge them. Some connect through humor. Some need quiet steadiness.

The best fit depends on the person — not just the diagnosis.

“Who would my teen actually talk to?”

— The core question we answer

MEET OUR CLINICIANS

THE HUMAN CONNECTION FIRST.

Chris Taylor, LMFT

Chris Taylor, LMFT

Founder & CEO | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I’ve spent more than 23 years helping teens and families move through difficult seasons. I bring deep empathy, direct conversation, and humor — while always taking your teen’s growth seriously.

Key Areas of Focus:

Teen AnxietyTeen DepressionBehavioral ChallengesFamily Dynamics
In-Person in Folsom & Online across California
Sara McMann, MA, APCC

Sara McMann, MA, APCC

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

I understand the pressure to perform while struggling underneath it. My work helps teens build resilience, emotional balance, and confidence without judgment or lectures.

Key Areas of Focus:

Teen AnxietyPerformance PressureTraumaSelf-Esteem & Identity
In-Person in Folsom & Online across California
Kyle Kearney, MA, LPCC

Kyle Kearney, MA, LPCC

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

I bring a calm, steady, judgment-free approach and help teens turn difficult emotions, school pressure, ADHD, and family conflict into practical skills they can actually use.

Key Areas of Focus:

ADHDTeen AnxietyTeen DepressionFamily Conflict
In-Person in Folsom & Online across California

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CHOOSE PERFECTLY.

You can absolutely request a therapist. You also do not have to study every bio and make the decision alone. Tell us what your teen is like, what you are concerned about, and anything you think would help or hurt the fit. We will help narrow it down.

THE MATCHING PROCESS

HOW WE MATCH

We consider your teen's age, personality, concerns, communication style, therapist preferences, schedule, in-person or online needs, and the clinician's areas of strength.

If the fit does not feel right, we can talk about switching. A mismatch is information — not a failure.

Personality
Communication Style
Primary Concerns
Schedule Fit
Office vs. Online
Clinical Strengths

TEAM QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR TEAM

Can I request a specific therapist?

Yes. Tell us who you have in mind and we will let you know about fit and current availability.

What if I do not know who to choose?

That is normal. Tell us about your teen and we can help narrow the match.

What if it is not a fit after we start?

Tell us. Sometimes it is worth giving the relationship more time; sometimes switching is the better choice.

Who works with anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or other concerns?

Therapist profiles and cards show verified areas of focus. You can also tell us the concern and we will help with the match.

TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR TEEN.

We will help you think through who may connect best — you do not have to make the match alone.