Meet The Founders
Lyle Wick McClain, LMFT, LPCC, LAADC
As founder and co-owner of Bridge The Gap, Lyle brings extensive experience from her private practice and work with treatment centers. Passionate about empowering individuals, Lyle helps clients implement coping skills to achieve their goals and boost self-esteem. After personally being a teen and young adult that needed more support beyond the therapy room and treatment environment, she founded Bridge The Gap. She realized weekly mental health sessions were often not enough for individuals to achieve change in their lives.
Additionally, from working at numerous treatment centers, she noticed a revolving door of teens and young adults coming back due to a lack of support in transitioning home. Offering real-time, beyond-the-session support for individuals and families, Bridge The Gap provides comprehensive care ensuring clients reach a more productive life.
Sally McClain, LCSW
As co-owner of Bridge The Gap, Sally is dedicated to helping teens and young adults build self-confidence and wellness. With a Master’s degree from USC and certification in Equine Assisted Therapy, Sally has a rich background in dual diagnosis treatment, neurofeedback, and research at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, all of which she brings to the Bridge The Gap practice.
In addition to creating this supportive mentoring program, she runs a private practice in Westlake Village, specializing in eating disorders, anxiety, and chronic illness.
Why Choose BTG?
Boots on the Ground
We provide real-world, in-home support that traditional therapy can't offer.
Holistic Approach
We address all aspects of your child's life, from academics to social skills.
Family Focus
We take the case management role so parents can focus on their relationship with their child.
Flexible Support
Our services adapt to your child's changing needs. Our support is uniquely individualized.
At Bridge The Gap, we go above and beyond to ensure a perfect mentor match for your family. Our 98% success rate in first-time matches speaks to this!
After a thorough assessment of your child’s history and goals, we carefully select a mentor with matching skills, experience, and personality. Fostering genuine compatibility and connection between mentor and mentee is a vital part of our programs’ success!
That’s why we take the time to establish rapport, engaging in the activities your child enjoys right alongside them. Whether they love hiking, spending time with animals, or thrift shopping, our mentors become active participants in their lives, forming a deeper level of connection and mutual trust that sets the stage for your child’s transformation.
Choosing the Right Mentor for Your Family
