Founder & CEO | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
MEET CHRIS TAYLOR
Chris Taylor, LMFT
“I've spent more than 23 years helping adolescents and families find steady ground through difficult seasons.”
SESSION EXPERIENCE
WHAT IT IS LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
My style is direct, warm, and human. I don’t believe therapy has to feel stiff or clinical for teens to make meaningful progress. We can talk honestly about the hard things, use humor when it helps lower the pressure, and focus on the strengths and skills your teen can use in real life. I take your teen’s journey seriously without making every session feel heavy.
I WORK ESPECIALLY WELL WITH TEENS WHO…
Teens who feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stuck and need someone who can connect without talking down to them.
Teens who have pulled away from parents or become difficult to reach and need a trusted adult outside the family.
Teens struggling with behavior, motivation, emotional regulation, or the pressures of adolescence.
Parents who want practical guidance, clearer understanding, and a therapist who treats them as a partner in the process.
CLINICAL FOCUS
AREAS I HELP WITH
CARE MODALITIES
SERVICES I PROVIDE
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
HOW I WORK
I lead with connection and a strength-based view of the teen in front of me. I focus on understanding what is underneath the behavior, helping teens recognize the strengths they already have, and building practical skills for emotions, relationships, and everyday challenges. I also work with parents so the progress in therapy can translate into stronger connection and support at home.
Evidence-Informed Modalities Drawn Upon:
BEHIND THE WORK
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
- •Over 23 years of experience working with teens and families.
- •Founder of Elite Teen Counseling and nationally recognized teen mental health expert, author, speaker, and advocate.
- •His own difficult adolescence and experiences with loss shaped his ability to understand both teens and parents.
- •Personally built and trained a team around a specialized, strength-based approach to adolescent care.
VERIFIED BACKGROUND
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Founder & CEO, Elite Teen Counseling
- 23+ years working with teens
EXPLORE ALTERNATIVE FITS
NOT SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT FIT?
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.
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.
Andrea Marrapodi, MA, AMFT, APCC
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist | APCC
I want teens to feel safe enough to be themselves — not judged, lectured, or pushed into someone else’s expectations. Therapy is a place to understand who they are and build confidence from there.
Patrick Ezeli, MA, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
I work alongside teens rather than talking at them. The goal is to understand what is keeping them stuck, recognize their strengths, and build realistic ways to move forward.
Alyssa Wild, MA, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
I create a warm, empowering space where teens can feel seen without judgment, process difficult experiences, and build practical skills for emotions, relationships, and everyday life.
THINK WE MIGHT BE A GOOD FIT?
Start with a conversation. You do not have to decide everything before reaching out.