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NOT THERAPY ISN'T 60 mins once a week, it's every day, 7 days a week
Our Story
We started Not Therapy in late 2023 because we were once the teens and young adults experiencing a gap in mental health care. What we needed then was someone who truly understood from their own experience, who we could relate to, and who showed up for us consistently in real life.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: We help teens and young adults who are ready to stop being defined by where they've been and start building where they're going. And for the families who want to finally show up for them in the way that actually helps. Four things make that possible: relatable mentorship, a real peer community, a life the young adult is actively creating, and a family that trusts them.
How We Fit
Coaching and therapy serve different purposes. If your young adult is already working with a therapist or psychiatrist, we work alongside that. We focus on the day-to-day: structure, accountability, relationships, and forward movement.
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Why what we do is not therapy
If you have done the therapy, the programs, and the interventions and still haven’t built the life you want, you’re in the right place. We pair young adults with coaches who’ve been exactly where they are, and works with them every single day to create a life they are excited for.
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Colin Macdonald
Co-Founder and CEO
Colin MacDonald is co-founder of Not Therapy Coaching and an EWU grad who went through multiple psych wards, rehab, wilderness therapy and therapeutic boarding school. His experience is a big part of what Not Therapy’s philosophies are rooted in. He loves Seattle sports, going to the gym, and exploring his home in Austin. See the superpower, not the diagnosis.
Hayley Caddes
Co-Founder & COO
Hayley got her MS in chemical engineering at Columbia. She was a data scientist, served as Director of NYC at The Knowledge Society, and then founded Chill Pill (a mental health tech startup where she raised $2M). She believes the best ideas come from people who've lived the problem firsthand.
Thomas Henderson
Family Manager & Coach
Thomas got sober in 2020 after years of addiction and rebuilt his life from an RV in the California desert. Today, he is an ultramarathon runner, breathwork facilitator, entrepreneur, and mentor who uses his experiences to help others build resilience, purpose, and lasting change.
Evan Macdonald
Family Manager & Coach
Evan got his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Washington University, studying communications and journalism there. After college he participated in the Disney College program as a cast member in Disney World. His other work experience includes PetSmart, Enterprise Rent-a-car and Nomad Corporate Housing. He has a passion for film and supporting his favorite Seattle sports teams!
Catherine Howard
Coach
Catherine studied Public Policy at Duke and worked as a community organizer for migrant communities, middle school teacher, and is pursuing a master’s in social work. She currently lives in Austin where she is training to be a doula, teaching yoga, and making art.
Imari Tuakli
Coach
Imari Tuakli is a coach, speaker, & founder of the coaching platform, Protagonist. A former Jubilee Media director, his work has reached 500M+ viewers. He’s spoken at TEDx, Google, and Harvard, helping people live with more clarity, courage, and integrity. Most importantly, he's also very funny.
Parker Schley
Coach
Parker graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor's in law and a minor in criminology. After struggling with alcohol and drug addiction through college and into his early 20s, he got sober. He now shares his recovery journey across platforms (110K+ followers) to destigmatize addiction.
Bella Wesolowski
Coach
Bella earned her bachelor’s in psychology from GCU, where she played lacrosse. After overcoming addiction and getting sober at 25, she rebuilt her life with purpose. Now a wife, mama of two girls, and real estate professional, she leads with heart, resilience, and authenticity.
Kelsey Lejuez
Coach
Kelsey is a Boston University business graduate who left a successful corporate career in tech to build a wellness business aligned with her values. After overcoming addiction and mental health challenges, she is now sober, married, and passionate about helping young adults create meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Kaimei Gescuk
Head of Brand and Marketing & Coach
Kaimei studied psychology at Duke and Northwestern, served as interim director of the Hawaii Autism Foundation, counseled families in Guatemala, completed NOLS in Wyoming, and worked in digital strategy at Stanford. She loves the outdoors, new conversations, and music during long car drives.
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