We believe mental healthcare should be accessible, empathic, and rooted in the community.
The problem is clear. We have an overwhelming surge in mental health needs coupled with a critical shortage of licensed clinicians. This gap makes it increasingly challenging to access care for the patients or clients who rely on us.
With the Lay Counselor Academy, we’ve created a scalable, human-centered approach to mental healthcare –
one therapeutic conversation at a time.
We envision a future where everyone seeking culturally responsive mental health support can find it quickly and locally, provided by compassionate counselors who listen deeply, understand fully, and respond with genuine empathy.
The Lay Counselor Academy is the vision of two dedicated leaders committed to reshaping the mental healthcare landscape:
Psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, and addiction professional with extensive experience in community mental health advocacy.
Lay counselor and community mental health advocate.
Empower your team to provide empathic, evidence-based mental healthcare. Transform care delivery and meet the growing behavioral health needs of the community you serve.
Mental healthcare is a fundamental human right. By preparing Community Health Workers, Case Managers, School Staff, First Responders, and others to deliver mental health counseling, we can dramatically expand access to high-quality mental health treatment.
Through the Lay Counselor Academy, we are advancing a movement that values practical skills over degrees and licenses. It’s a vision of hope, healing, and accessibility—rooted in relationship-based care, connection and empathy.
Through the Lay Counselor Academy, we are advancing a movement that values practical skills over degrees and licenses. It’s a vision of hope, healing, and accessibility—rooted in genuine connection and empathy.
Whether you want to enhance your organization’s mental health treatment capacity, support your employees, or explore our resources, we’re here to help.
Contact us to see how the Lay Counselor Academy can transform your organization
