Thomas J. LaGrave Jr.

Bestselling Author & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
A powerful voice in adolescent mental health and social development
A former Hospital Corpsman with the U.S. Navy SEALs, Tom brings more than 35 years of experience working with over 3,000 young people, specializing in the emotional and developmental challenges of adolescence and the transition to adulthood.

As the founder of Honor Bound Academy, a year-long immersive program in Sonoma, California, Tom mentored young men through structured rites of passage, healing work, and emotional accountability. While the program has since concluded, Tom remains deeply committed to directly supporting youth while building trust with the adults who guide them—through community speaking engagements, clinical work, and real-talk conversations that resonate with both parents and teens.

Thomas J. LaGrave, Jr. | Adolescent Combat Diplomate™