Brent Esplin, LMFT - Leading with Hope: Building Trust, Teams, and Treatment for Teens in Crisis

In this episode of The Voice of Hope, Dr. Ken Huey sits down with Brent Esplin, LMFT - Executive Director at Oasis Ascent and a seasoned leader in adolescent residential treatment. With more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, Brent shares his deep passion for working with teens, his collaborative leadership philosophy, and his unique approach to building trust with youth in emotional pain.From ski slopes to staff meetings, Brent reveals how connection, humility, and intentional team-building can catalyze healing. He also discusses the evolving dialogue around suicide prevention and offers parents practical guidance on having hard conversations with their kids.Whether you're a clinician, parent, or program leader, this episode is a powerful reminder that hope isn’t a buzzword - it’s a process.