Lynne Pedersen Butler is a formidable and respected force in adolescent mental health, renowned for her relentless passion and groundbreaking innovations that have redefined early intervention strategies. With over 35 years of experience, she has been instrumental in developing two of the nation’s premier residential treatment programs for adolescents and young adults.

In 2015, identifying a critical void in early intervention services, Lynne founded ONE Recovery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Demonstrating unparalleled commitment, she personally financed this initiative, establishing a platform where recovery from all struggles is unified through human connection. ONE offers multifaceted support—online, within communities, and with the award-winning ONE On Campus.

A testament to her innovative spirit is The ONE Exchange, a program within ONE On Campus that introduced a viable form of restorative practice or justice. This initiative allows students facing suspension to participate in ONE support groups as an alternative, transforming disciplinary actions into opportunities for personal growth. Alumni of ONE have advanced to esteemed institutions such as Vanderbilt, Berkeley, and Loyola Marymount without the ONE Exchange that would not have been possible or probable.

After witnessing the profound transformation that occurred in young people through just one hour a week at ONE, Lynne set out to revolutionize the support care landscape. She understood that if connection and inspiration could create that kind of shift in a single session, a fully immersive experience could offer something far more powerful.

With this vision, Lynne launched ATC Retreats (Alter the Course)—the most innovative and ambitious endeavor of her career. It is the first 7-day, 6-night retreat of its kind, designed specifically for adolescents and young adults. More than a pause, ATC is a carefully curated experience that allows participants to reset, recharge, and rediscover their sense of purpose. Each retreat is built from the participant’s own enrollment form, creating a highly personalized journey that meets them exactly where they are—and helps them move toward where they want to be.

Drawing on her deep relationships across entertainment, business, and culture, Lynne brings together a rotating roster of visionaries, entrepreneurs, and creative leaders to mentor and inspire ATC participants. These collaborators—many of them mavericks in their own right—share their stories not from a stage, but in close, meaningful connection with the next generation.

Today, ATC Retreats is sought after by elite boarding schools, private institutions, and therapeutic consultants nationwide for its ability to deliver what few programs can: a transformative, life-altering experience that shifts not just mindset—but lives.

In the Media

Lynne Pedersen Butler’s pioneering work in adolescent mental health and early intervention has been widely recognized by major media outlets and cultural institutions for its innovation, reach, and real-world impact.

She has been featured on ABC, FOX, KTLA, NBC, and Spectrum News, and was a contributor to the nationally recognized MTV Rock Against Drugs Campaign.

Her programs, including ONE Recovery and ONE On Campus, have been profiled in numerous publications:

• The Los Angeles Times
  “We can be the change”: Newport Harbor High meeting aims to build togetherness from outrage over Nazi symbols at student party — spotlighting ONE’s impact in community healing.
• The Acorn
  ONE On Campus Offers New Support for Teens — covering the introduction of Lynne’s groundbreaking campus-based programming.
• The Malibu Times
  Students Find Support in ONE On Campus Program — highlighting the local success of ONE’s school-based initiative.
• Santa Monica Mirror
  Teens Turn to Surf Art for Recovery — a feature on ONE Recovery’s community surf and gallery event supporting youth healing through creativity.
• Spectrum News
  ONE On Campus: Mental Health Support for Teens — video feature exploring the program’s influence on campus culture and student wellness.

Lynne’s contributions have also been acknowledged by the NBA, Paramount Pictures, and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, and her nonprofit was awarded two grants by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health under the TAKE ACTION for Mental Health Campaign.

She currently serves on the Steering Committee of the Los Angeles Youth Mental Health Foundation, bringing her insight and experience to the initiatives supporting the mental wellness Los Angeles youth.