The Adolescent & Young Adult Collective (AYAC) 2025

The ADOLESCENT and YOUNG ADULT COLLECTIVE is a consciously curated event bringing together professionals dedicated and passionate about working with adolescents and emerging young adults.

This event will be two full days of educational offerings, entertainment, and networking. The breakout sessions will offer dynamic, engaging presenters working with effective and exciting treatments within this community. Each day will feature a carefully selected keynote speaker. Attendees have the opportunity to gain continuing education credits applicable to various licensing boards.

Navigating The Future with Vision and Strategy

"Charting the Course" focuses on strategic planning, insight and leadership in an ever-evolving world. 

Featured Speakers

Terra Holbrook, LCSW, CSAT, CADC
Terra Holbrook, LCSW, CSAT, CADC
Founder, TerraVista Retreats
Morra Aarons-Mele
Morra Aarons-Mele
The Anxious Achiever, Bestselling author, entrepreneur and workplace mental health consultant
Lynn Salvatore, PsyD
Lynn Salvatore, PsyD
Chief Clinical Officer
Christopher Cutter, PhD
Christopher Cutter, PhD
Director, Native American Mental Health Program Yale Child Study Center Assistant Professor, Yale School of Medicine, Yale College Chief of Psychology, Turnbridge Addiction Treatment Programs
Mike Giresi, MSC, CAC, ICAD, CTP
Mike Giresi, MSC, CAC, ICAD, CTP
Chief Clinical Officer, Family First Adolescent Services
Koren Hudson, MA, LPC, NCC
Koren Hudson, MA, LPC, NCC
Clinical Director
Marcus Rodriguez, PhD
Marcus Rodriguez, PhD
Founder and Director, Youth and Family Institute
Jim Holsomback M.A.
Jim Holsomback M.A.
Director of Clinical Outreach
Lindsay Chester, LCSW
Lindsay Chester, LCSW
Founder/Director, City Behavioral Health
Nathan Ah Quin, LCSW
Nathan Ah Quin, LCSW
Therapist and Admistrative Director, Cirque Lodge
Georgina K. Smith, PhD
Georgina K. Smith, PhD
Clinical Psychologist and Founder of Revolve Recovery
Ashley Peña, LCSW
Ashley Peña, LCSW
National Executive Director of Mission Connection
Aja Chavez, LMFT
Aja Chavez, LMFT
National Executive Director of Mission Prep
Jill Krush MS, LPC, NCC, CAC III
Jill Krush MS, LPC, NCC, CAC III
Chief Experiential Officer and Family Program Guide
Ian A. Cook, MD DLFAPA FCTMSS
Ian A. Cook, MD DLFAPA FCTMSS
Director, Founder & CEO, Los Angeles TMS Institute Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and of Bioengineering, UCLA
Jessica Romeyn, PsyD
Jessica Romeyn, PsyD
Therapeutic Consultant
Catey Appel, LMFT
Catey Appel, LMFT
Therapeutic Specialist, Parent Coach, & Case Manager
Luke Chittick
Luke Chittick
Founder, 10West Recovery Services
Lynne Pedersen CADC-II, ICADC
Lynne Pedersen CADC-II, ICADC
CEO/Founder, Alter The Course Retreats (ATC)
Alexis Jarrell, LMFT
Alexis Jarrell, LMFT
Licensed MFT and Founder of Whole Human Wellness Therapy
Kimberly Wick, LMFT
Kimberly Wick, LMFT
Co-Founder, Healing Family Addiction
Meghan Malloy, AMFT
Meghan Malloy, AMFT
AMFT #133504
Katherine Foster, AMFT
Katherine Foster, AMFT
Family Therapy
Dennis Ballinger, MA, LMFT, ACC
Dennis Ballinger, MA, LMFT, ACC
Chief Clinical Officer
Jordan Held, LCSW
Jordan Held, LCSW
Psychotherapist

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