Self-Compassion Teachers for Teens

Teens and those who support them don’t have to learn self-compassion alone. This directory connects you with trained professionals who teach mindful self-compassion for teens. Many offer individual sessions, groups, workshops, or school-based programs—online or in your community.

We’ve trained teachers in Ireland, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, South Korea, China, Australia, Canada, and the U.S.

Meet the Teachers

Explore a community of teachers experienced in Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens (MSC-T), offering courses, workshops, and supportive learning spaces for adolescents and those who work with them.

  • A woman with light skin, long brown hair, and a gentle smile sitting on a beige couch in a light-colored room.

    Lauren Gibson

    Lauren Gibson is offering ongoing MSC-T classes. She is based in Adelaide, Australia, and is offering ongoing in-person programs for high school and middle school students in Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, as well as online programs for students living interstate or in remote areas.

    Lauren has an advanced certification in guiding mediation and mindfulness, has completed a 200hr yoga teacher training, and is a Bachelor of Secondary Education Student.

    Contact Lauren
  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length blonde hair wearing a white shirt, sitting on a light-colored couch in front of an abstract colorful painting.

    Melanie Gregg, PhD

    Melanie Gregg is a Licensed Psychologist, a Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, and a Mindful Self-Compassion Trained Facilitator. Melanie owns and founded a Houston-based group practice, B Well Counseling Center. Melanie facilitates virtual MSC groups for tweens, teens, and young adults. Melanie also facilitates groups for gender-diverse tweens and teens.

    Please contact us at 713-364-9317

    Contact Melanie
  • A woman with black hair, glasses, and a purple jacket smiling outdoors.

    Marina Barnes, Parent & Teen Coach

    Marina has been working with high school students for over a decade - helping them manage their stress with mindfulness and self-compassion practices. She offers online MSC-T classes and is currently on the journey of becoming a certified Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner.

    Contact Marina
  • A woman with long, light brown hair smiling outdoors with a rocky background and greenery.

    Jamie Lynn Tatera

    When I was a teen, I could have really benefited from an MSC for teens course. Now I'm an educator and author with a passion for helping youth and caregivers become more self-compassionate! Join me for an intro session to learn more about MSC-T.

    Contact Jamie Lynn
  • Portrait of a middle-aged woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a brown button-up shirt and earrings, standing against a solid light blue background.

    Katie Lindstrom, PhD

    Katie Lindstrom is an experienced high school teacher in Minnesota, where she has worked with multilingual learners and culturally minoritized students since 2017. Katie delivers MSC-Teens so it is engaging for students with diverse English language backgrounds. She offers in person MSC-Teens courses in the Twin Cities metro area and also teaches MSC-Teens online.

    Contact Katie
  • A woman with blonde hair sitting on a butterfly-shaped metal bench in a wooded outdoor area, smiling with arms outstretched on the bench wings, wearing a black jacket and black pants.

    Macy Lawrence Ratliff

    Macy Lawrence Ratliff has been working as a mindfulness instructor for youth and their families, as well as teaching professionals in the field of education. She has training in MSC for teens and is a certified mindfulness instructor. Additionally, she is a mental health counselor specializing in youth with anxiety and OCD. In her free time, Macy enjoys swimming outdoors year-round, paddle boarding, and skiing easy runs.

    Contact Macy
  • A woman smiling outdoors with wind blowing her dark hair, wearing a blue top, in a garden with trees and plants.

    Eni Šusak

    Eni offers MSC-T creating a safe and supportive space for teens to develop self-compassion, resilience, and emotional well-being. She also facilitates groups for nervous system regulation and Awakening Joy, helping both teens and adults cultivate greater self-awareness, balance, and inner strength. As a mindset coach, Eni supports individuals in navigating life’s challenges with more ease and self-kindness.

    She holds a BA in Philosophy, has completed several 200-hour yoga teacher trainings, and has earned multiple certifications in coaching and personal growth, bringing a deep, holistic approach to her work.

    Contact Eni

Looking for foundations before meeting with a teacher? Start with Self-Compassion Basics or try our Guided Practices.