Barry Fell

“Barry is a warm and self-revealing person with whom both our son, and us are able to easily relate. He has also not been afraid to push our son, and us out of our ‘comfort zones’. Our son has consequently been able to progress at Telos, and advance towards the achievement of his goals that were outlined for him within the first month of his admission.” – Parent

Barry’s career in the mental health field began after earning his Master of Social Work from the University of Utah and has been defined by a deep commitment to helping youth and families achieve lasting change. As Executive Director, mentor, and visionary leader, he oversees one of the most vibrant and caring programs in the industry. His passion for Telos is evident in his belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their fullest potential—what Telos calls “Ultimate Potential.”

Throughout his career, Barry has developed specialized expertise in working with adolescents and young adults facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. His areas of focus include autism spectrum differences, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, executive functioning deficits, and complex family dynamics. He is particularly passionate about helping youth overcome barriers to success while empowering families to become active partners in the healing process.

Barry has advanced training in supporting individuals with executive functioning challenges and slower processing speeds. He understands the unique needs of neurodiverse youth and works closely with students and treatment teams to develop individualized approaches that address organization, planning, emotional regulation, attention, cognitive flexibility, and information processing. His ability to recognize and build upon each student’s strengths allows young people to gain confidence, develop independence, and experience meaningful growth.

Under Barry’s leadership, the Center Street Campus has become a place where students and families find hope, healing, and transformation. Hundreds of families have experienced the unique support and care that Telos provides. Barry recognizes that every family arrives with a different story, unique challenges, and specific hopes for the future. He approaches these complexities with a thoughtful, clinically sophisticated perspective, ensuring that treatment is tailored to the individual needs of each student and family.

Known for his ability to assemble and lead exceptional teams, Barry has built a culture centered on one primary mission: supporting students and families through some of the most important and transformative months of their lives. He believes that meaningful change occurs when clinical excellence, strong relationships, family involvement, and individualized care come together in a coordinated and intentional way.

Whether helping a young person navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use concerns, autism spectrum-related challenges, executive functioning difficulties, or family relationship struggles, Barry remains focused on creating environments where healing, growth, and hope can flourish. His leadership, vision, and unwavering dedication continue to impact the lives of countless youth and families seeking a path toward a brighter future.