Bro Therapy & Big Dreams: Luke Lorefice on Rewriting Mental Health for Young Adults

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we meet Luke Lorefice, LCSW, the founder of Wave Point Counseling. Luke shares his journey from a "bad sales job" to discovering his calling in mental health, inspired by his family of helpers and a desire to support young adults. He delves into his unique niche of "bro therapy," working primarily with young men and neurodivergent individuals (especially those with ADHD and high-functioning autism) by combining practical, action-oriented coaching with traditional therapy, both in-person and virtually.Luke discusses the current boom in the mental health industry and his multi-faceted approach to client acquisition, from online platforms like Psychology Today to in-person resource fairs. He also opens up about his ambitious future plans, which include scaling his "Social Connections" dinner parties for autistic adults, authoring a book, and a long-term, visionary goal of creating a trade school that offers a traditional college experience for skilled vocations, making it an affordable and valuable alternative to conventional higher education.