About Us

 Dr. Kim Scott is a California native with extensive experience as an educational counselor, school administrator, and nonprofit leader. She holds a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, a Master of Arts in Educational Counseling, and a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science. In addition, she is a credentialed educator and counselor with a Clear Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Counseling Credential and a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential in the state of California. Currently, Dr. Scott serves as the Founder and Executive Director of Teen Focus, a nationally recognized personal development program. She also works as an educational consultant, partnering with charter and non-charter schools, private institutions, enrichment programs, and nonprofits to design, evaluate, and implement student-centered improvements. Over her career, she has served as a high school guidance counselor, middle school counselor, and K–12 administrator, bringing a broad perspective to student success and school leadership. Driven by a passion for personal development and social-emotional learning, Dr. Scott ensures that students have access to the tools and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and personally. Her work with Teen Focus was inspired by the needs she witnessed while counseling middle and high school students and serving as a county administrator.  In those roles, she collaborated with families and school support teams to increase attendance, address behavioral challenges, and coordinate individualized academic interventions. Dr. Scott has designed and delivered innovative training programs for youth, including her signature course, “XYZ: Which One Should I Be?”—a personal development curriculum for teenagers. She has also successfully trained students in: 

● Social-Emotional Learning 

● Motivational Training 

● Mindfulness Practices 

● Self-Esteem Building Strategies 

Her philosophy centers on the belief that all students possess unique learning needs and can reach their full potential when intrinsically motivated. By fostering positive relationships and helping students understand their strengths, Dr. Scott empowers young people to develop resilience, leadership, and restorative practices. Through individual and group counseling sessions, students in Teen Focus explore real-life challenges and build practical skills for lifelong success. With her combined expertise in life coaching, school leadership, and nonprofit management, Dr. Scott brings both the vision and the experience necessary to guide schools, organizations, and communities in creating environments where students excel.

Dr. Scott lost her son in 2013, and he left two children behind. Through Teen Focus, Dr. Scott has come into contact with several children that have lost a parent or caregiver.  Many of these children would benefit from a private school scholarship, especially Christian schools. Through the contributions and donations to Teen Focus, Dr. Scott is able to provide a Christian curriculum with a counseling component to support students.