ABOUT KENT
I Speak Teenager.
I Speak Parent.
Kent Toussaint, M.A., LMFT, LPCC, has spent more than 20 years helping teens and families better understand each other.
As Founder and Clinical Director of Teen Therapy Center in Woodland Hills, California, Kent brings real-world clinical experience, warmth, humor, and a practical understanding of what teens and parents are actually dealing with.
Trusted by leading school districts, parenting conferences, and clinical symposiums nationwide.
WHY KENT CONNECTS
Listening to Both Sides
“I remember being a kid and a teen. I speak teenager. I speak parent.”
Kent’s approach is simple: teenagers want to feel understood, and parents want to know they are doing the right thing.
When communication breaks down, both sides can feel frustrated, worried, and unheard. Kent helps translate what is happening underneath the conflict so parents can respond more effectively and teens are more likely to stay engaged.
He does not make the teenager the problem or dismiss the parent’s concerns. He helps both sides understand each other better and find a healthier way forward.
EXPERIENCE THAT COMES FROM DOING THE WORK
Experience that comes from doing the work.
Kent has spent more than two decades working directly with teens, parents, and families. His insights come from years of listening to what teenagers actually say, helping parents through difficult moments, mentoring therapists, and leading a practice focused on adolescent and family mental health.
Kent Toussaint, M.A., LMFT #44685, LPCC #235
20+ Years
Clinical Experience
13+ Years
Leading Teen Therapy Center
Nearly 70
Therapists Mentored & Supervised
16+ Years
Leading The Guys’ Group
A RARE WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF TEEN BOYS
The Guys’ Group
For more than 16 years, Kent has led The Guys’ Group, a weekly group for high school boys at Teen Therapy Center.
That ongoing work gives Kent a unique opportunity to hear what boys are actually thinking about friendships, confidence, family, school, dating, technology, anxiety, and growing up.
It is one reason his insights about teen boys feel practical and current rather than theoretical.
THE WORK BEHIND THE EXPERTISE
Founder & Clinical Director
of Teen Therapy Center
Kent founded Teen Therapy Center to provide specialized support for teens and families while helping train and mentor therapists who want to work effectively with adolescents.
Located in Woodland Hills, California, Teen Therapy Center works with teens, children, young adults, parents, and families throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Kent’s speaking and media work is grounded in this active clinical experience and the conversations he and his team are having with families every week.
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Kent Toussaint, M.A., LMFT, LPCC is a leading adolescent mental health strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Teen Therapy Center.
With more than two decades guiding thousands of families through complex adolescent challenges, Kent bridges the communication gap between teenagers and parents with humor, clinical precision, and practical tools. He is a frequent guest expert across national podcasts, regional summits, and corporate parenting initiatives, known for his signature keynote frameworks that transform family dynamics and empower school communities.
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Kent Toussaint brings over twenty years of frontline clinical leadership in adolescent psychotherapy, parenting strategy, and systemic family dynamics.
Holding dual California licenses as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #44685) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #235), Kent serves as the Founder and Clinical Director of Teen Therapy Center. His mission centers on demystifying adolescent development for overwhelmed parents, educators, and executive leadership teams.
Beyond his clinical directorship, Kent is the author of practical parenting field guides, creator of Teen Therapy Center University, and a recognized voice on adolescent anxiety, screen dependence, and proactive communication. His stage presentations blend rigorous clinical research with disarming storytelling, delivering immediate, actionable breakthroughs for audiences ranging from global parenting organizations to regional education conferences.
Licensure: LMFT #44685, LPCC #235 (California)
Focus areas: Adolescent Crisis, Parent Connection, School Systems
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BRING KENT INTO THE CONVERSATION
Looking for a speaker or expert who understands both teens and the adults trying to support them?
Kent brings more than 20 years of clinical experience, a practical communication style, and a genuine ability to connect with audiences.
Teen & Family Therapist | Parenting Expert | Speaker | Media Contributor
Kent helps parents, schools, professionals, and media audiences better understand teens, family communication, mental health, relationships, and the challenges adolescents face today.
