— By many measures, American teenagers are receiving more mental health support than at any point in recent history. More adolescents are in therapy, and more are prescribed psychiatric medications. Schools employ more counselors. Mental health language has become mainstream. Over the past two decades, the mental health treatment community has worked to remove the…
Kellyn Smythe
About Kellyn Smythe
Kellyn Smythe, Admissions Director at Pacific Quest, began his career in education, earning a master’s degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and teaching college mathematics for nine years. During that time, he frequently mentored students struggling with anxiety, depression, low motivation, and failure-to-launch challenges, which inspired him to become a certified Behavioral Coach. He spent eight years coaching underperforming students and five years serving as Director of Admissions at a nationally recognized residential young adult program. Since joining Pacific Quest in 2014, Kellyn has built a strong reputation in the treatment community for his expertise in education, admissions, and coaching. https://pacificquest.org/