Welcome to Unbreakable Youth Center

At the Unbreakable Youth Center, we are dedicated to providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive services that empower youth, families, and professionals. Our unique approach combines doctoral-level expertise with over 15 years of direct service experience.

                                                            Where resilience is nurtured, stigma is shattered, and youth are empowered to rise.

Services

Trauma-Informed Consulting & Training

Trauma-informed counseling and training equips professionals with the tools to recognize, respond to, and support individuals affected by trauma. Grounded in developmental psychology and real-world practice, these services foster resilience, safety, and culturally responsive care across schools, agencies, and justice systems.

 Youth Justice & Behavioral Health Program Design

Youth justice and behavioral health program design focuses on creating developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed systems that support healing, accountability, and resilience. Services include strategic planning, policy translation, and evaluation to help agencies implement evidence-based practices that improve outcomes for youth and families.

 Psychoeducation & Advocacy

Psychoeducation and advocacy services empower youth, families, and professionals with knowledge that fosters healing, self-awareness, and informed decision-making. Through workshops, community engagement, and strategic messaging, these services challenge stigma, promote mental wellness, and elevate voices within systems that impact vulnerable populations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do you work with

At this time I am willing to work with schools, nonprofits, courts, and community agencies serving youth and families. I also offer coaching and training for professionals in human services and education.

Do you offer virtual services?

Yes. Most services—including consulting, training, and coaching—are available virtually or in hybrid formats to meet your needs

What makes your approach trauma-informed?

 I integrate developmental psychology, real-world experience, and evidence-based practices to create safe, responsive environments that support healing and resilience.

Can you customize services for our organization?

Absolutely. Every training, consultation, or program design is tailored to your goals, population, and context.

Are you licensed or credentialed?

I hold a Master’s in Human Services Counseling and am completing my PhD in Developmental Psychology. I bring over 15 years of direct service experience in child welfare, behavioral health, and justice systems.

“You are not your trauma; you are the strength that rises from it.” – Marcus Kane

Contact us

For any inquiries or to book an appointment, please fill out the contact form below or call us at 309-5096719

About us

Unbreakable Youth Center is a trauma-informed consultancy and empowerment hub dedicated to transforming how systems engage with youth and families. Founded by Laveta Carney, a doctoral candidate in Developmental Psychology with over 15 years of direct service experience, the center bridges academic insight with real-world impact.
We specialize in training, program design, and advocacy that uplifts resilience, challenges stigma, and equips professionals to serve with clarity, compassion, and cultural responsiveness. Whether working with schools, courts, nonprofits, or community agencies, our mission is to build safe, healing-centered spaces where youth are seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.