Todd Shirley, LPC - From Crisis to Connection: Supporting Teens Through Struggle

SUMMARY:

In this episode of TLC Connections, Todd Shirley, school counselor and licensed professional counselor, shares how a series of tragedies and professional curiosity led him to discover Attachment-Based Family Therapy.

When multiple student suicides rocked his school community, Todd was determined to find tools that could truly support students and their families in crisis. He describes how this therapeutic approach helps rebuild connection and trust between adolescents and parents, sometimes making the difference between despair and healing.

Todd also reflects on his dual experience in public schools and private practice, offering thoughtful insights on the real-world impact of school-based mental health work. With warmth, humility, and a deep commitment to supporting young people, Todd’s stor ...