Mental Health Meets Gaming

Ph.D - Clinical Psychology
Columbia University

Ed.M - Neuroscience and Learning
Harvard University

Derrick is the Chief Clinical Officer at Hero Journey Club. He is a clinical psychologist and has been in the digital mental health space for 15 years in clinical leadership roles at companies like Talkspace and Noom. Derrick leads the care team and is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of mental health support in our program.

Masters of Social Work
‍The Ohio State University

Hiya! My name is Anna. I have an MSW with areas of emphasis in mental health and substance use. I've worked in private practice as well as a substance use rehab facility. I use motivational interviewing in almost everything I do, and really want people to know that they hold all the power they need to see positive changes and effects in their lives.

MS Counseling and Clinical Mental Health
‍California State University Fullerton

Dina is a therapist in California. She is a queer AUDHD mixed woman of Mexican and Syrian descent. Dina approaches therapy with harm-reductionist, agentic care, intersectional feminist lenses, and relational cultural theories. Dina is an advocate for neurodivergence visibility and radical self-acceptance.

She works primarily with teens and young adults with disordered eating, body image, and trauma.

MEd Community Counseling
‍Loyola University Chicago

My name is Diana, I specialize as a person-centered therapist with expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help with symptom reduction. I firmly believe that everyone is doing the best they can with the resources they have access to. Typically you will find me playing story-based games and cozy games like Pokémon, Stardew Valley, and Animal Crossing.

Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
‍Spalding University

Carson earned a masters and doctorate in clinical psychology. She utilizes an integrated approach that pulls from ACT, attachment, DBT, IFS, and interpersonal neurobiology. Utilizing a person-centered approach, Carson’s practice is rooted in understanding that our brains are wired to be connected with each other; we cannot and should not endure our journeys alone. Outside of work, Carson enjoys gaming, reading, community organizing, and cooking.

Masters in Clinical Psychology
‍Pacific University

Ph.D. Candidate

Diana is a neurodiverse clinical psychology grad working towards her doctorate. Her Vietnamese American background inspired her to pursue psychology and serve marginalized communities. Diana’s therapeutic work draws from humanistic and liberation perspectives. She is passionate about providing non-judgmental, culturally-informed therapeutic services while also highlighting the various systemic and institutional barriers that negatively impact an individual’s wellbeing.

Licensed Master of Social Work
‍Silver School of Social Work

Ennis is an LMSW that is interested in DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and narrative and creative modalities. They have run support groups for people dealing with rare diseases. Outside of work, they are super-passionate about disability advocacy, tarot and witchcraft, indie TTRPGS, LARP, Magic the Gathering, and refreshing their hurt/comfort fanfiction to see if it’s gotten any new comments in the last five seconds.

MEd Mental Health Counseling
‍Alfred University

Gabriell Gereau especially enjoys working with the LGBTQIA+ population, neurodivergent individuals, and teenagers, among other populations. Their main approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and play therapy. When Gabbi is not working, they enjoy writing novels and short stories, spending time with their pets (two cats and a bearded dragon), making art, beachcombing, singing show tunes, and playing video games.

MA-CMHC
‍Hawai'i Pacific University

Ky is a clinical mental health counselor specializing in treating both populations of indigenous and LGGBTQIA+ folx. Ky is a trauma-informed therapist who has a Humanistic theoretical orientation. They are passionate about giving back to their community, and can be seen at various marches and acts of activism in their community.

Masters of Social Work
‍Florida State University

Courtney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in community mental health settings as well as private practice. Her primary theoretical frameworks are interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic/existential therapy; and she utilizes CBT and DBT techniques. She's worked with people with a variety of backgrounds who are dealing with stressors including substance abuse, trauma, interpersonal stressors, and systemic oppression.

MA Forensic Mental Health Counseling
‍John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Sabrina is a Substance Use Disorder Counselor at an outpatient treatment center. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and is working towards her mental health counseling licensure (LMHC). She has helped individuals with intellectual/developmental disorders, substance use disorders, and dual-diagnoses; families involved with the Department of Human Services as well as individuals admitted into an acute psychiatric facility.

MA Art Therapy
‍Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Hi there! My name is Justin! I am an Art Therapist and working towards my independent licensure. I love doing the work through art therapy as I feel that self expression is a massive component to our own mental well being and resiliency. I have experience with several modalities such as: Gestalt, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Identity work.

Masters in Clinical Psychology
‍California Northstate University, School of Psychology

Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am a polyamorous, nonbinary, transgender woman. My main clinical focuses have been Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Compassion Therapy (ACT), and Adlerian Therapy. I have training and experience in crisis intervention, LGBTQ focused therapy, and trauma informed care. When I’m not gaming, I enjoy creating characters, engaging in puzzles, and exploring art exhibits.

MS Psychology

Ivonne is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Addictions Counselor with over 5 years of clinical experience. Ivonne identifies as queer and is deeply connected with her Venezuelan roots. She uses an integrative approach to counseling and enjoys empowering other individuals in their journeys. She specializes in trauma work, relationship dynamics, substance use, human sexuality, and mood disorders.

MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
‍SUNY at Buffalo

I’m Kim, I spent 11 years in the military (6 years Marine Corps and 5 years Army) and am medically retired. When I'm not helping underserved populations, I focus on implementing alternative therapy modalities with veterans suffering from trains or steps related disorders. Outside of work, I love travelling, horror movies, and everything Halloween.

Licensed Master of Social Work
‍CUNY Hunter’s Silberman School of Social Work

Julian is a board-certified social worker practicing psychotherapy in Brooklyn, NY, with two Master's Degrees and over three years of experience in mental healthcare. He employs different modalities of treatment rooted in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral foundations with the goal of improving lives through talk. His favorite memory is when he helped his World of Warcraft guild defeat Deathwing, liberating the NPCs of Azeroth.