RIDE A WAVE, FIND YOUR BALANCE
ABOUT THE LONGBOARDERS
Longboard surfing is about balance, adaptability, and reading what’s ahead before making your move. It’s not just about reacting to change, it’s about understanding the cadence. It takes patience, agility, and the ability to stay in it for the long run.
Dr. Taylor Mizuno-Moore, our founder, knows this firsthand. She is the daughter of a Southern California surfer and was raised with the lessons of reading the waves. Her father, Stan, grew up in Malibu and spent the 1960s surfing up and down the California coast. A longboarder through and through, Stan never rushed the ride. Unlike shortboarding, which is fast and aggressive, longboarding is an art of fluidity and endurance. It requires a deep understanding of the board, the ocean, and timing. Stan was known to “surf the nose”, or walking to the front of the board and riding with trust and balance. It’s a test of skill, but even more so, confidence in themselves.
Stan is still teaching Taylor what it means to be a longboarder, and, by extension, what it means to be a leader. He reminds us that success isn’t necessarily about chasing the biggest wave; it’s about knowing how to ride the one you’re on with grace, awareness, and a commitment to sustainability.
Longboarders bring that philosophy to your work. We don’t just help you navigate change; we help you ride it, masterfully and purposefully. The best longboarders don't just adapt to the moment, they are built for the long haul.
GET TO KNOW US
What do the Longboarders do?
Inspired by the original 1960s culture of longboard surfing, this new chapter reflects our dedication to balance, adaptability, and sustained presence. Longboard culture is about reading the wave before making a move, responding to change not with haste, but with awareness and purpose. It’s about endurance, trust, and staying in it for the long run.
At Longboarders, we’ll help you ride the wave and find your balance. Whether through psychotherapy, coaching, hypnosis, or organizational consulting, we bring a steady, intuitive approach that supports both depth and momentum.
What are your clinical services?
We provide psychotherapy, coaching, and clinical hypnosis. For area specialties, reach out to our clinicians individually here.
What's the difference between therapy and coaching?
Therapy is available for individuals seeking mental health services in the state of Illinois and Missouri. Coaching is available for clients seeking 1:1 support in a variety of fields (wellness, management, career concerns, educational support). Mental health coaching can be used as supplementary mental health support.
Coaching clients seeking mental health support must be under the care of a primary therapist and/or primary care provider in their respective state/country.
Disclaimer: Coaching for mental health is not a substitute for therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
If you are a client seeking therapy in the state of Illinois, we accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBS) PPO. Please contact your insurance company prior to scheduling a session, as insurance plans may vary in coverage.
We also provide superbills for Illinois clients for out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you offer clinical supervision?
Yes. We offer clinical supervision to graduate counseling students (or graduate students in similar programs) and Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) in the state of Illinois. Reach out to Taylor for more information.
What are your consulting services?
We offer hospitality organizational consulting services. Our organizational consultants are trained in strategic planning, change management, leadership development, team building and collaboration, performance management, and organizational culture transformation.
All consultants are extensively trained in diversity and inclusion and integrate DEI efforts into their consulting pedagogy.
Do you offer workshops/trainings?
Yes. We offer the Longboarders' Team Performance Program, which targets both operational efficiencies and interpersonal group dynamics in your restaurant or bar. More information about our performance program can be found here.
Are your services in-person or online?
Our clinical services are online. Our consulting services are in-person.
Where can I find educational resources?
Visit our resources page here.
How do I contact your team?
You can contact any member of our team at hello@thelongboarders.com.
HOW WE GOT HERE
Stan, the longboarder, is one of our logo icons. See below how we used one of Stan's original 1960 photographs and transformed it into our icon.
"Diversity is centered on the belief that inclusivity is not a static goal, but a continual practice. This practice is one that requires intentionality, vulnerability, and a commitment to evolving alongside the communities we serve. It is the acknowledgment that identity is complex and active, and individual and group-level self-reflection is necessary for true commitment to diversity."
- LONGBOARDERS FOUNDER, Dr. Taylor Mizuno-Moore