Save The Date! The AYAC Conference Returns June 10 & 11, 2026 at Calamigos Ranch
The ADOLESCENT
+
YOUNG ADULT COLLECTIVE
A consciously curated event bringing together professionals dedicated and passionate about working with adolescents and emerging young adults.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The mission of the Adolescent + Young Adult Collective is to bring together thought leaders in the treatment community directly working with clients and their families. This includes therapists, clinicians, educational consultants, educational attorneys, physicians, psychiatrists, treatment providers, and clinical outreach specialists.
2026 Keynote Speakers
Claudia Black, Ph.D.
Claudia Black’s seminal work with children impacted by substance abuse in the late 1970s created the foundation for the adult children of alcoholics movement. She would be the first to name the dysfunctional family rules: Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel.
Claudia Black, Ph.D.
Jonathan Stevens, MD, MPH
Jonathan Stevens, MD, MPH is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist who is triple board-certified in Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Obesity Medicine. With over 20 years of clinical experience, he specializes in the early identification and treatment of complex psychiatric conditions in adolescents and young adults,
Jonathan Stevens, MD, MPH
Speaker 2
Dr. Maddisen Espeseth is a licensed clinical psychologist with a solo private practice in Anaheim Hills, California. She practices from an attachment-heavy, neurosequential lens, offering neuroaffirming psychodiagnostic testing and psychotherapy services.
Dr. Maddisen Espeseth
Speaker 2
David Morrison, Psy.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice in California and a member of the California Psychological Association. Dr. Morrison has worked closely with the Visions treatment team since 2005, providing consultation and evaluation services.
David Morrison, Psy.D.
Upcoming Events
Nearby accommodations
31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
limited space available for AYAC guests!
- 6 Courtyard Rooms $265
- 2 Signature Suites $300
- 2 Mini Suites $310
Or call the Westlake Village Inn Reservations Department at (818) 889-0230 ext.1 with reference to Booking ID# 15066 .
Please note that any guests booking inside the block with the Reservations Department must provide the booking ID number.
Nearby accommodations
Hyatt Regency Westlake
880 S. Westlake Blvd.,
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Cut-off Date: May, 12, 2026
Central Reservations: 402-593-5443
Block Code: G-AYA1
Block rate: $245.00 per night, plus tax
Note: additional room upgrade options are available through booking link, with an upgrade fee.
Reminder: reservations must be made by the cut-off date to receive block rate
Westlake Village Inn
31943 Agoura Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
limited space available for AYAC guests!
- 6 Courtyard Rooms $275
- 2 Signature Suites $310
- 2 Mini Suites $320
Alternatively, call the Reservations Department at (818) 889-0230 ext.1 with reference to Booking ID# 2606VISION .
Room blocks must be confirmed and guaranteed by 05/11/26
Please note that any guests booking inside the block with the Reservations Department must provide the booking ID number.
Four Seasons Hotel
Two Dole Drive,
Westlake Village, CA 91362 USA
Travelers can receive 30% off 2026 room rates. Please make reservations by calling or emailing the Reservations team at reservations.wes@fourseasons.com and asking for the Visions rate.
If any issues arise please reach out to Joslyn Buckley at 805-338-5102 or joslyn.buckley@fourseasons.com.
Our 2026 Sponsors
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Visions Wellness partners
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