I'm Erin McMenamin, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialized training in trauma, a former educator and high school guidance counselor, and a therapist who specializes in working with teens in crisis.

I love the complexity of teenagers: their potential, their struggle and their raw honesty. For over thirty years, I've worked with children and teens in schools, at camps, in non-profit programs, and in private practice as a trauma therapist.

I've sat with parents at their breaking point. I've seen the heartbreak, the confusion, the fear, and I've watched these families recover. And I'm also a parent who's been there.

What sets my work apart isn't just clinical training. It's the three decades of deep, real-world experience understanding what teens need and helping parents find their way back to the children they thought they had lost.

I created this guide to help you get through one of the toughest seasons of the year for families whose teens have shut down. Inside you'll find clarity, compassion, and a plan that actually works.