Young Men's Development Coaching
Young Men's Development Coaching is one of my signature services and an area where I bring years of direct experience. Young men today are facing rising suicide rates, chronic avoidance, and an increasingly common failure to launch into adulthood. Many parents are watching their sons shut down, drift, or retreat into comfort, with no movement toward work, education, responsibility, or independence. This problem runs deeper than low motivation or depression. It reflects a disruption in the developmental stages where identity, responsibility, resilience, and adult functioning are formed.
Few mental health professionals are acknowledging the scale of this issue, and even fewer are offering effective solutions. I am one of the rare practitioners who not only recognizes the seriousness of this trend but is actively working to reverse it. Over the years, I have worked extensively with teenage boys and young men who struggle with avoidance, anxiety, depression, family conflict, social withdrawal, and a lack of clear direction. I have also spent years helping parents shift their patterns, rebuild connection, and create healthier family dynamics that support real change.
Although I am a licensed therapist, this service is offered as a structured coaching program focused on practical, measurable progress. My approach combines clinical insight, years of hands-on experience with young men, and a highly strategic coaching model designed to help families get unstuck and help young men step into adulthood with confidence and purpose.
Parental Involvement
This problem often begins within the family system and is tied to both the parents and the existing parenting dynamics. When parents respond with the same approaches that contributed to the issue, they unintentionally reinforce it. Helping young men grow into adulthood requires adjusting the parental approach and reshaping those dynamics. When parents make meaningful changes, the entire system shifts and new outcomes become possible. My role is to equip families with practical tools, clear objectives, and structured homework that support real, lasting change.
Relationship and Rapport
Young men are far more willing to engage in their own growth when they feel genuinely supported. My approach is built around strengthening relationships because strong relationships create the greatest opportunity for positive influence. Change happens faster and more effectively when the connection between parent and son improves. For this reason, rebuilding and reinforcing that relationship is one of the first priorities of this coaching service.
Mental Health Issues
Young men who struggle to launch are often dealing with underlying mental health challenges. They are far more likely to make meaningful changes when those challenges are identified and addressed directly. Many experience distorted thinking, depression, anxiety, and a lack of identity, among other difficulties. This coaching service focuses on uncovering the core issues rather than reacting only to surface behaviors. Addressing the root of the problem is essential if we want to set them on a healthier path forward.
Behavioral Interventions
There are many effective techniques that can create meaningful and lasting change. This is where the real work happens. We want to see him getting up and moving, but these strategies must be applied correctly and thoughtfully, especially if he is over 18. My role is to provide targeted interventions and concrete methods that support growth, change, and measurable results. When the foundational elements are in place and working, we can begin creating larger shifts and see far greater progress.
A Structured Path for Young Men Who Are Stuck
The Young Men’s Development Program takes a comprehensive, top down approach to helping young men move forward. The first step is working directly with parents to reshape the family dynamics that keep their son stuck. I provide clear objectives, practical interventions, and weekly homework that strengthens the relationship and creates healthier patterns at home. From there, I begin working with the young man himself, helping him identify the core issues holding him back and giving him the tools to make real progress. I recommend at least one session per week, with two sessions weekly during the early stages for the strongest results. If your family is struggling with a young man who isn’t launching into adulthood, I invite you to reach out and schedule a free consultation to see how this program can help.
Pricing
The Young Men's Development Coaching is a signature service. This is a highly specialized service that I offer. Pricing for this service is priced differently from my usual therapy services but I offer discounts for package purchases.