Dr. Christopher Tolen is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. He started his mental health career in 1991 and eventually earned his Doctorate in psychology in 1999. Throughout his career, he has worked decades in the support of adolescents, young adults, and families.  He has focused his profession with a commitment to evidence-based methods and practices. Currently, he is the Executive Director of a residential treatment center for neurodiverse adolescent boys.

As a clinical psychologist, Chris has provided psychological testing for youth and young adults across the country and in multiple settings including schools, homes, therapeutic boarding schools, residential treatment centers, and wilderness therapy programs. He holds two master’s degrees in psychology and received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1999 from the California School of Professional Psychology.

Chris enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. His travels have taken him to nearly every state in the union, to the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Africa. He and his wife have been married since 1994 and are the proud parents of four children and a growing number of grandchildren.