who we are

Insight to teen culture is an organization of diverse and dedicated professionals who are constructively working with tweens, teens, young adults and their families. 

Our intention is to share information, offer support and solutions to the challenges that our community encounters.

Meet Us

We're the team who makes great things happen.
Our team is creative, collaborative and passionate about supporting our community of youth and their families.
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Stephanie Bien, LMFT, LPCC has been a licensed psychotherapist since 1992.  Families are my specialty: Using play therapy with children, connecting and guiding teens, teaching “Parent Effectiveness Training” skills to adults, running groups for “Parent’s of Teens”, educating about “Co-Parenting through Divorce” and enabling families to build a stronger foundation through communication. 
​New group starting for parents of children, tweens and teens to handle their frustration and P.E.T. "Parenting Class : Raising Cooperative Kids" in Agoura Hills/Calabasas. Ms. Bien is the co-author of "Bully Prevention Tips for Teens: 18 Powerful Ways to Protect Yourself through High School" and speaks and teaches about Bully Prevention.
Stephanie also specializes  in hospice care and counseling as well, enabling families to sort through and communicate about end of life issues.  Helping the family to resolve the old issues, helps ease the way through the grief process. She is the founder of Insight to Teen Culture and co-founder of Get it Out!
​Please visit https://www.stephaniebien.com for more information.
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Robin Gingold, MD has been a pediatrician at Agoura West Valley Pediatrics since 1995.  Dr. Gingold was born and raised in Los Angeles.  She graduated with honors from Brown University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  She then attended University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine and completed her pediatric internship and residency at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. Dr. Gingold specializes in patients from birth until 21 years of age. She has developed a personal interest in adolescent development. Dr. Gingold has two offices, one in West Hills and one in Agoura Hills.  She is a member of the AMA, AAP, CMA and LAPDS societies.  Besides being a founding member of the Insight to Teen Culture, she is a board member of the Muses of the California Science Center, runs a book club and enjoys exercise, cooking and gardening.  For more information, please visit www.agourawestvalleypeds.com or join her facebook page or Instagram site at Agoura-West Valley Pediatric Medical Group.
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Jill Stowell MS in Education: Founder of Stowell Learning Centers, holds California teaching credentials in elementary education and learning handicaps, an MS degree in Education, a California Resource Specialist Certificate, and Dyslexia Remediation Specialist Certification.  She opened her first center in 1984 to help children and adults with dyslexia, learning disabilities, and other learning and attention challenges. In the past 30 years, SLC has helped thousands of students with a variety of learning challenges to become successful learners.                              
Jill has developed a very comprehensive continuum of learning skills that allows the centers to create programming for each student that is very specific to his or her needs. She is passionate about getting to the root of the learning problem, and helping children and adults become independent learners. Jill is also the host of LD Expert Live, and you can find more information about Jill and Stowell Learning Centers at www.stowellcenter.com
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​Sharon Volner “My philosophy is that people, whether they are struggling with mental health or addiction issues, need to know their reality.”
Sharon brings a broad range of experience to her role as the Chief Clinical Officer of La Ventana Treatment Program. She has over twenty years experience working with at-risk youth, couples, families, and adults in the field of mental health and addiction. She has worked at various rehabilitation centers with youth and adults struggling with issues of addiction and their underlying psychological causes. Sharon has worked as a trainer and operator on a crisis suicide hotline. Sharon has worked directly with the homeless population in assisting them in stabilizing severe and persistent mental health and substance dependence as well as gaining housing and employment. Sharon maintains a private practice in Westlake and is a Clinical Supervisor to registered interns working towards their licensure. Sharon’s approach is multi-modal: she addresses the biological, psychosocial, spiritual, and nutritional aspects of addiction and treatment.
Sharon earned her MS in Counseling with Distinction from California State University. She is a member of CAMFT, and a Co-Leader of her daughter’s Girl Scout Troop in efforts to help young girls develop empowerment and leadership. Sharon is also the Vice President of Fundraising for the Theatre Boosters at her daughter high school
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   Keeban Nam, MD is a board certified child and adolescent psychiatrist at Oak Health Center. He received his Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles and his medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He then completed both the general psychiatry residency and the child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. He chose a career in psychiatry with the specific interest of working with young people because of its approach toward narrative healing. He is curious in understanding individuals, their complex journeys and unique perspectives. Adolescence is a time of exploring and refining one’s identity, and Dr Nam believes partnering with people of this age, learning from their experiences, and guiding them during troubled times can present an enriching opportunity. As a young person his father used to say to him that “the person who has read one book is the most daring”; he has since made an effort to keep a humble mindset and a desire to learn. In his spare time he enjoys cooking, reading about psychology and sociology, traveling with his family, and spending play time with his growing boy. He is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Lightfully is woman-founded and woman-led. This is unique in the behavioral healthcare industry. Focused on changing lives, compassionately, we leverage our clinical and leadership experience to create unprecedented programs, facilities, and therapeutic treatment opportunities for each human to grow and thrive. Lightfully offers Residential, Outpatient and Virtual Treatment for adults and
teens struggling with mental health concerns. Lightfully operates 18 programs across California. Lightfully Teen works with students of all genders, ages 12-17. Unlike other companies, Lightfully’s focus on primary mental healthcare is centered on these experiences:  Depression and Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders and Trauma Related Disorders.  For more information, call Maggie Spoonerow 818.651.6798 or go to https://lightfully.com​
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Monica Craven
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Destinations for Teens- Destinations is one of the premier teen treatment centers in the country. Both our residential and outpatient programs are designed to support the whole family throughout their journey to sustainable wellbeing. By providing a quality safe-haven, a full range of treatments, and an uninterrupted education, we have one of the highest rates of success in the industry. Whether treating mental illness, addiction, or both, we pride ourselves in exceptional service and accessible care for the teen and their family. A foundational goal of treatment at Destinations is the sincere desire to help re-introduce clients to themselves, in a more loving way.
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Kathy and Jeff Long are the authors of “A Parent’s Guide to Anorexia” and the creators of the nonprofit Teens4TeensHelp.org. It was through their journey with their daughter that they came to understand the power of teens hearing personal stories of recovery. After their daughters story prevented a teens suicide they knew they had to create a platform where teens everywhere could hear these stores and understand that they are not alone, there is help, hope and resources for them. 
Jeff is a graduate from the USC School of Cinematic Arts Film & TV and uses his experience from his many years in production to create the videos on the site. 
Kathy is a licensed acupuncturist and has a private practice in Woodland Hills.
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​Engage Treatment is a Joint Commission Accredited professional psychological practice. We serve children, teens, and young adults struggling with depression and anxiety through a combination of therapeutic practices and community-focused treatment plans in three separate Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP): Preteen (10-12 year olds), Teen (13-17 year olds) and Young Adults (18-25). Engage Treatment also offers limited outpatient services to support families, parents, and youth through the Reflective Parenting Program, free virtual Parent Support Group, weekly support groups for youth, and support groups for youth identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. 
We believe that it is our role to help lift the weight of the work that comes with depression and anxiety, so our clients can feel relief, be vulnerable and discover the incredible things that happen when they engage fully. At Engage Treatment, we embrace our commitments – to care, to help in any capacity we are able, and to improve every day. We are proud of our collaborative and growing community. We are honored to use our experience and expertise to help others and grateful to be part of communities such as Insight to Teen Culture. https://engagetherapy.com/about/
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BNI Treatment Centers As a physician owned and operated treatment center for teens, with a full-time treatment team including psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists, BNI Treatment Centers offer an unsurpassed level of expertise and clinical sophistication. Our team utilizes behavioral neuroscience, evidence-based therapeutic modalities, and holistic treatment modalities to implement a comprehensive individualized treatment plan for each of our clients. While the collective expertise of our team is unmatched, we believe our greatest strength is the compassion we give the kids and families in our care. We are proud to offer a warm, accepting space for teens to heal. ​ www.bnitreatment.com or contact Douglas Jewell at doug@bnitreatment.com
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