About Us

As Principal Consultant of The SC Group, Scott oversees every case with hands-on dedication and care. 

With nearly four decades of experience supporting families, he brings unparalleled knowledge and insight to navigating the complex world of treatment and education.

Scott is known for his extensive field research and tireless commitment. He has personally visited hundreds of therapeutic programs, boarding schools, and treatment centers across the country, building trusted relationships and gaining firsthand knowledge to guide parents through moments of crisis.

His career began in 1987 at a therapeutic boarding school in California, where he worked directly with struggling teens—leading groups, providing counseling, teaching, and facilitating outdoor adventure trips.. By 1995, Scott had advanced to managing admissions at a therapeutic college preparatory school in Georgia, followed by admissions leadership roles in Huntington Beach, California. He later played a pivotal role at a boutique treatment company, spearheading program development in New York, North Carolina, and Texas, and helping acquire and integrate programs across Montana, Oregon, North Carolina, and Utah. Rising to the position of National Director, Scott gained deep operational expertise across a broad network of treatment settings. 

In 2009, Scott transitioned into private consulting, establishing a Dallas office where he began working one-on-one with families. 

As Managing Director, he supervised a multidisciplinary team—including therapeutic consultants, college advisors, tutors, parent coaches, and young adult life coaches—in Atlanta, Austin, and Dallas. 

Through this role, he has guided thousands of families to the right schools and treatment programs, leveraging his unique blend of admissions, program development, and consulting experience.

In 2018, Scott formed The SC Group, merging his practice with Dr Solochek's. The combined experience of Scott Canter, as a program specialist and therapeutic consultant and Dr. Teri Solochek, as a licensed psychologist (PSY11869) is unmatched in the industry and why for decades, parents and professionals have relied on The SC Group team to manage treatment and crises for children, adolescents and young adults. 

Psychiatrists, psychologists, and program professionals consistently refer clients to Scott because of his rare insight into how special needs schools and treatment programs truly operate. 

A personal commitment complements his professional expertise: as a husband and father, Scott approaches every case with the same care and urgency as if he were advocating for his own child.
 

 In 2024, after over 40 years helping families, Dr. Solochek PhD decided to step back and is no longer be taking an active role in the firm. Her ongoing friendship and support continues to be valued beyond measure. Her sage advice is called upon. often.. 

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Teri Solochek, Ph.D. is a Psychologist and Consultant with over 40 years of experience. 

Teri holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in children and adolescents.  For many years she had a therapy and testing practice along with educational and therapeutic consulting. Teri's professional focus is on the consulting practice. She n  longer conducts testing or provides individual therapy.
 

Dr. Solochek traveled extensively visiting local private day schools, and boarding schools and therapeutic programs nationally. 

She presented at numerous national conferences and for specialized webinars on topics such as testing, anxiety in adolescents, navigating transitioning from therapeutic programs, and preparing your teen to launch.

Teri believes in giving young people the opportunity to develop the skills to launch into young adulthood. For some, that means specialized placement in therapeutic programs where they, along with their family, can work through the emotional, behavioral, social, and substance use issues that have derailed their development. 

Dr Solochek is a believer in goodness of fit; not just the appropriate school or program but the right therapist and peer group.

Teri worked with thousands of children, adolescents and young adults in her career and has been a part of the treatment team that has helped them successfully navigate their challenges.

She was a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs, the American Psychological Association, and the Los Angeles Psychological Association. 

Lastly, as a mother and wife, Teri is passionately committed to making sure that her clients are treated the same, as if it were her son being cared for.