professional development training for

Youth-Serving Professionals

Change how your team sees teens, and how teens feel seen

In-person and virtual professional development for educators, social workers, therapists, counselors, coaches, healthcare providers, and youth workers.

A diverse group of teens sitting in a circle with an adult leading a discussion, some raising their hands, in a bright room with large windows.

You know the feeling.

You walk into a professional development session hoping for something useful, and end up sitting through hours of lecture that doesn't connect to the real challenges you’re facing. Or worse, training that ignores the cultural realities of the young people you serve.

That’s not what this is.

I offer professional development designed for how adults actually learn.

My trainings are built around engagement, reflection, and real-world application. You won't just sit and listen, you'll actively participate, connect with colleagues, and walk away with concrete tools you can use starting tomorrow.

Every training is tailored to your team’s unique needs, and the young people you serve, and is applicable whether you work in schools, healthcare, community programs, or clinical settings.

Professional Development Topics

Start with one of my existing workshops below, or reach out to collaborate on something new.

Social Media

Positive, Problematic, and Productive Social Media
Focusing on potential for how young people engage online

From TikTok Trends to Wellness Influencers
Addressing health misinformation with teens

Dating Violence

When Caring Becomes Control
Recognizing and responding to teen dating violence

Pics, Texts, and Tracking
Understanding and addressing digital dating abuse

Healthy Relationships

Teaching Healthy Relationships
The ins and outs of talking about relationships with adolescents

What’s Consent Got To Do With It?
Consent-based strategies for preventing sexual violence with adolescents

Sexuality and Identity

Beyond the Birds and the Bees
Helping teens navigate relationships, sexuality, and identity

Supporting and Affirming LGTBQ+ Youth
Building trust and breaking down barriers

Burnout

Leveraging Supervision to Avoid Burnout and Model Self-Care 
Sustainable strategies for mental health professionals

Step 1

Share your needs

Complete the interest form below and I’ll be in touch within two business days.

Step 2

Let’s talk

We’ll schedule a short call to discuss the training you’re interested in, your group’s specific needs, and logistics.

 Step 3

Get your training

If we’re a fit, we’ll conduct the training, and your team will walk away feeling more supported and more confident.

Hi, I'm Kaleigh

A smiling woman with light brown hair wearing a sleeveless blue top, standing outdoors on a sidewalk with a storefront, trees, and street in the background.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker with 15+ years of experience supporting teens and the adults who care about them. I believe the best professional development doesn't just deliver information, it transforms how you show up in your work.

My strengths-based, youth-centered approach centers three core beliefs:

  • I acknowledge the wisdom and experience you bring to your work with young people.

  • I believe the best learning happens when we engage actively, not passively.

  • Every training should leave you with tools you can actually use starting tomorrow.

While I specialize in the areas that matter most to teens and young adults (identity formation, relationships, sexual health, and social media), above all I focus on helping you see young people, and your role in their lives, in new ways.

What people are saying

“Kaleigh is a wonderful speaker. I appreciate her sessions’ structure, allowing her knowledge and experience to be forefront while also showcasing teen voices and the opportunity for participants to chime in with their own thoughts and experiences. Her sessions are very dynamic.”

— training participant

“I appreciated the many opportunities for engagement throughout the course. It helped to enhance my learning through a virtual platform. I found the second half content (after the break) very relevant as Kaleigh covered concrete tools and activities that can be implemented into practice. I would happily take another course from Kaleigh in the future.”

— training participant

“Kaleigh is very engaging, down to earth, personable, highly knowledgeable in the content area. She has a good flow to the training topics and good amount of different activities to keep us engaged and interacting.”

— training participant

Ready for a different kind of professional development?

I offer free consultations to help determine if working together is the right fit. Fill out the inquiry form and I’ll be in touch within two business days.

 Frequently Asked Questions

  • I work with all types of youth-serving professionals including social workers, counselors, teachers, health educators, physicians, and other health care professionals.

  • Fees depend on a variety of factors including length, topic, and other logistics. Contact me to receive a free quote after we talk about the details for your group.

  • I’m happy to provide trainings either in-person or virtually. I live in Southeast Michigan but I am able to travel upon request.

  • Yes! Check out my live training and self-paced courses for parents of teens.