Rooted in Empowerment. Guided by Purpose.
Life Through Empowerment was created to meet a growing need in our community: youth-centered support that goes beyond discipline or diagnosis and focuses on growth, connection, and long-term well-being. We believe children thrive when they feel seen, supported, and equipped with the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges. Our organization provides structured mental health and personal development services for children and adolescents ages 5–18 throughout Toledo, Ohio. By integrating therapeutic support, mentorship, social-emotional learning, and recreation, we help youth strengthen emotional regulation, build confidence, improve behavior, and develop skills that support success both inside and outside the classroom.
At Life Through Empowerment, we take a strength-based, whole-child approach. Rather than focusing on what’s “wrong,” we focus on what’s possible. Every child has unique strengths, and our role is to help uncover, nurture, and build upon them in a way that feels safe, engaging, and empowering.
We believe in:
Empowerment instead of punishment
Skill-building instead of labels
Collaboration instead of isolation
Consistency across home, school, and community
Life Through Empowerment is committed to meeting youth where they are and walking alongside them as they grow. We recognize that every child’s journey is different, and we tailor our approach to honor each individual’s experiences, strengths, and needs. Our programs are intentionally designed to create safe, structured spaces where youth feel respected, understood, and motivated to succeed.
We prioritize emotional safety, positive relationships, and accountability—helping youth learn how to navigate challenges, regulate emotions, communicate effectively, and make healthy choices.
Life Through Empowerment offers a range of structured, strength-based services designed to support the social, emotional, behavioral, and mental well-being of children and adolescents ages 5–18. Our programs are intentionally built to meet youth where they are providing consistent guidance, positive mentorship, and practical tools that help them grow with confidence, resilience, and purpose.
Services are delivered in safe, engaging environments and tailored to support success at home, in school, and within the community.
After-School Programming
A structured, supportive environment where youth build social-emotional skills, strengthen confidence, and develop healthy routines through mentorship, recreation, and guided activities.
Individual Therapy Services
Personalized therapeutic support focused on emotional regulation, coping strategies, self-awareness, and growth—delivered with compassion and a youth-centered approach.
School Break Programming
Engaging programs offered during school breaks that provide consistency, skill-building, and positive connection while reinforcing emotional and behavioral development.
In-School Support & Behavioral Monitoring
Collaborative, in-school services that support positive behavior, classroom engagement, and emotional regulation through monitoring, intervention, and ongoing communication with educators.
School Collaboration & Consultation
Partnerships with teachers and school administrators to align strategies, reinforce skill-building, and support academic and emotional success across learning environments.
Basketball Mentorship & Therapeutic Basketball
A unique program combining structured basketball coaching with mental health skill-building. Youth learn discipline, teamwork, communication, emotional regulation, and confidence through an activity they enjoy—bridging life skills from the court to everyday life.