Our Vision
Learn more about MentalHealth.com and our vision for the future.
Keynote Presentation
Our vision is to support the mental health of 1 billion people.
Discover The Mental Health Network
MentalHealth.com connects users to over 3,000 therapists.
Our Team
We are a diverse group of mental health experts, medical professionals, and health-tech leaders.
Daniel Rivette
Co-Founder, CEO
Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Clinical Director
Helena Georgiou
Co-Founder, Director
Patrick Nagle
Co-Founder, Director
Jeff Smith
Co-Founder, Venture Advisor
Brandon Mimms
Co-Founder, Director
Dr. Jessica Evert, M.D.
Writer
Dr. Jennie Stanford, M.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Shivani Kharod, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Holly Schiff, Psy.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, M.D.
Medical Reviewer
Chris Kihneman
Senior Developer
Yogya Kalra
Strategist, AI Expert
Brian Trisler
Venture Advisor
Ryan Hampton
Public Oversight Committee
Gary Saint-Denis
Venture Advisor
Fred Joyal
Venture Advisor
Abhilash Patel
Venture Advisor
Dr. Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Social Worker, Writer
Dr. Briana Casali, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Peter Strong, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Dina Mendonça, Ph.D
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Roy Sugarman, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Lorraine Benuto, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Lesley Wirth
Publishing Director, Writer
Simone Paget
Senior Editor, Writer
Areesha Hosmer
Writer
Laura Neumann
Editor
Krista-Lynn Landolfi
Writer
Christine Dayton
Writer
Sean Jackson
Writer
Linda Armstrong
Writer
Usama Riaz
Project Manager
Colby Braun
Media Consultant
Andrew O’Connor
Digital Strategist
Jack Cincotta
Writer
Sandip Singh
Graphic Design
Nia Coppack
Writer
Laura L. C. Johnson
Writer
Dr. Leila Khurshid, PharmD
Medical Reviewer
Victoria Clarke
Medical Reviewer
Emily Guarnotta, Psy.D.
Writer
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Rachel Shapiro
Writer
Bob Livingstone, LCSW
Social Worker, Writer
Nikki Seay
Writer
Jill Sensenig
Writer
Annie Gurton
Writer
Adeleine Whitten
Writer
Morgan Blair
Medical Reviewer
Jennifer Bullock
Writer
Ottoline Hart
Writer
Jessica Allen
Writer
Danielle J Harrison
Writer
Rychel Johnson
Medical Reviewer
Claire Bennett
Writer
Miriam Calleja
Writer
Aimee Aveyard
Writer
Isobel Moore
Writer
Andrew Carasco
Writer
Angel Woodyard
Writer
Samantha Bazely
Writer
Morgane Cadot
Writer
Ross Mckenzie
Contributor
Naomi Carr
Writer
Josh Marshall
Finance Manager
Erin Rodgers
Writer
Tayler Hackett
Medical Reviewer
Jayna Nickert
Medical Reviewer
Ethan Cullen
Writer
Amy Shelby
Medical Reviewer
Nadia Whiston
Writer
Emily Doe
Writer
Cristina Po Wenger
Writer
Pamela de Orantes
Social Media Assistant
Stacey Bartlett
Reporter, Writer
Samantha Pieterse
Writer
Arthur Mead
Writer
Dr. Pat LaDouceur, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Brian Thompson, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. William Dubin, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Simone Hoermann, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Daniel Sonkin, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Robert Fancher Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Benjamin McDonald, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Rashmi Nemade, Ph.D.
Writer
Mark Gorkin, MSW, LICSW
Writer
Samir Kadri
Writer
Darlene Lancer
Writer
Lauren Brande
Writer
Amy Jo Smith
Writer
Ann Simmons
Writer
Alana Luna
Writer
Gary Gilles, LCPC
Writer
Ria Fyffe Freil
Writer
Michael Quinn
Writer
Christy Matta
Writer
Imogen Sharma
Writer
Paul Cohen
Writer
Brittany Tackett
Writer
Kaia Koglin
Writer
Karina Thadani
Writer
Steve Pavilanis
Writer
Ashley Rooks
Writer
Terry McLeod
Writer
Erin L. George
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Vickie Linegar
Writer
Marina Edelman
Writer
Dana Vince, LPC
Writer
Kerry Nenn
Writer
Bruce Ecker
Writer
Chelsea Harvey
Writer
Sean Moloney
Writer
Catrina Cowart
Writer
Leigh Morgan
Writer
Mandy Kloppers
Writer
Olly Smith
Writer
John Folk-Williams
Writer
Michele Happe
Writer
Melanie Rudnick
Writer
Marcia Naomi Berger
Writer
Katelynne Shepard
Writer
Tracy Gartenmann
Writer
Buck Black
Writer
Lisa A. Koosis
Writer
Rachel Moheban-Wachtel
Writer
Dr. Melissa DeCapua, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Peggy Ferguson, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Fugen Neziroglu, Ph.D.
Writer
Sally Connolly, LCSW, LMFT
Writer
Jeremy Fink
Writer
Rebecca Morgan
Writer
David Van Nuys
Writer
Ondina Nandine Hatvany
Writer
Janet Singer
Writer
Bridget Coila
Writer
Mary Dyer
Writer
Tracey Rosenblath
Writer
Dr. Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D.
Writer (In remembrance)
Dr. Harry Mills, Ph.D.
(In remembrance)
Michael Adamowicz, LICSW
(In remembrance)
Ann Landers
Writer (In remembrance)
Harriet Geller
(In remembrance)
Kathryn Patricelli
(In remembrance)
Background & Milestones
MentalHealth.com was co-founded by Helena Georgiou, Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD, Brandon Mimms, Patrick Nagle, Daniel Rivette, and Jeff Smith. The company’s advisory team includes distinguished healthcare leaders and technology entrepreneurs, such as Abhilash Patel, founder of Thermal Ventures and CEO at Within Health; Brian Trisler, co-founder of A Place for Mom; as well as Fred Joyal and Gary Saint-Denis, co-founders of 1-800-DENTIST.
- June 30, 2022, Co-Founder, Patrick Nagle, secured the highly coveted domain name MentalHealth.com.
- August 4, 2023, MentalHealth.com raised a venture capital round with participation from Cicada Capital, LLC and Supermind Platforms, Inc.
- August 11, 2023, the company achieved its first major milestone with the launch of its BETA website, featuring a comprehensive library of resources.
- November 6, 2023, MentalHealth.com acquired the online mental health platform and community MentalHelp.net.
- December 22, 2023, MentalHealth.com launched its Wellness Portal BETA.
- September 25, 2024, MentalHealth.com completed the migration of MentalHelp.net, led by Andrew O’Connor.
- October 28, 2024, MentalHealth.com launched its Mental Health Network, under the leadership of Co-Founders Patrick Nagle, Daniel Rivette and Jeff Smith.
- April 28, 2025, MentalHealth.com completed its acquisition of PsychGuides.com, a leading provider of mental health resources and clinical guidelines.
Our Medical Reviewers
Our medical reviewers ensure the highest quality with evidence-based content for your well-being.
Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Clinical Director
Dr. Jennie Stanford, M.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Shivani Kharod, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Holly Schiff, Psy.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, M.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Lorraine Benuto, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Leila Khurshid, PharmD
Medical Reviewer
Victoria Clarke
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Morgan Blair
Medical Reviewer
Rychel Johnson
Medical Reviewer
Tayler Hackett
Medical Reviewer
Jayna Nickert
Medical Reviewer
Amy Shelby
Medical Reviewer
Erin L. George
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Harry Mills, Ph.D.
(In remembrance)
Our Writers
Our team of writers consists of physicians, medical journalists, and mental health advocates.
Dr. Jessica Evert, M.D.
Writer
Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Carrie Steckl, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Allan Schwartz, Ph.D.
Social Worker, Writer
Dr. Briana Casali, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Mark Dombeck, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Peter Strong, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Dina Mendonça, Ph.D
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Roy Sugarman, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Lorraine Benuto, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Lesley Wirth
Publishing Director, Writer
Simone Paget
Senior Editor, Writer
Areesha Hosmer
Writer
Laura Neumann
Editor
Krista-Lynn Landolfi
Writer
Christine Dayton
Writer
Sean Jackson
Writer
Linda Armstrong
Writer
Jack Cincotta
Writer
Nia Coppack
Writer
Laura L. C. Johnson
Writer
Emily Guarnotta, Psy.D.
Writer
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Rachel Shapiro
Writer
Bob Livingstone, LCSW
Social Worker, Writer
Nikki Seay
Writer
Jill Sensenig
Writer
Annie Gurton
Writer
Adeleine Whitten
Writer
Jennifer Bullock
Writer
Ottoline Hart
Writer
Jessica Allen
Writer
Danielle J Harrison
Writer
Claire Bennett
Writer
Miriam Calleja
Writer
Aimee Aveyard
Writer
Isobel Moore
Writer
Andrew Carasco
Writer
Angel Woodyard
Writer
Samantha Bazely
Writer
Morgane Cadot
Writer
Ross Mckenzie
Contributor
Naomi Carr
Writer
Erin Rodgers
Writer
Ethan Cullen
Writer
Nadia Whiston
Writer
Emily Doe
Writer
Cristina Po Wenger
Writer
Stacey Bartlett
Reporter, Writer
Samantha Pieterse
Writer
Arthur Mead
Writer
Dr. Pat LaDouceur, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Brian Thompson, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. William Dubin, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Simone Hoermann, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Randi Fredricks, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Daniel Sonkin, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Robert Fancher Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Benjamin McDonald, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Rashmi Nemade, Ph.D.
Writer
Mark Gorkin, MSW, LICSW
Writer
Samir Kadri
Writer
Darlene Lancer
Writer
Lauren Brande
Writer
Amy Jo Smith
Writer
Ann Simmons
Writer
Alana Luna
Writer
Gary Gilles, LCPC
Writer
Ria Fyffe Freil
Writer
Michael Quinn
Writer
Christy Matta
Writer
Imogen Sharma
Writer
Paul Cohen
Writer
Brittany Tackett
Writer
Kaia Koglin
Writer
Karina Thadani
Writer
Steve Pavilanis
Writer
Ashley Rooks
Writer
Terry McLeod
Writer
Erin L. George
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Vickie Linegar
Writer
Marina Edelman
Writer
Dana Vince, LPC
Writer
Kerry Nenn
Writer
Bruce Ecker
Writer
Chelsea Harvey
Writer
Sean Moloney
Writer
Catrina Cowart
Writer
Leigh Morgan
Writer
Mandy Kloppers
Writer
Olly Smith
Writer
John Folk-Williams
Writer
Michele Happe
Writer
Melanie Rudnick
Writer
Marcia Naomi Berger
Writer
Katelynne Shepard
Writer
Tracy Gartenmann
Writer
Buck Black
Writer
Lisa A. Koosis
Writer
Rachel Moheban-Wachtel
Writer
Dr. Melissa DeCapua, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Peggy Ferguson, Ph.D.
Writer
Dr. Fugen Neziroglu, Ph.D.
Writer
Sally Connolly, LCSW, LMFT
Writer
Jeremy Fink
Writer
Rebecca Morgan
Writer
David Van Nuys
Writer
Ondina Nandine Hatvany
Writer
Janet Singer
Writer
Bridget Coila
Writer
Mary Dyer
Writer
Tracey Rosenblath
Writer
Dr. Will Joel Friedman, Ph.D.
Writer (In remembrance)
Dr. Harry Mills, Ph.D.
(In remembrance)
Michael Adamowicz, LICSW
(In remembrance)
Ann Landers
Writer (In remembrance)
Harriet Geller
(In remembrance)
Kathryn Patricelli
(In remembrance)
Our Digital Experts
Our digital team is made up of experts in technology, digital strategy, and online marketing.
Helena Georgiou
Co-Founder, Director
Patrick Nagle
Co-Founder, Director
Jeff Smith
Co-Founder, Venture Advisor
Brandon Mimms
Co-Founder, Director
Chris Kihneman
Senior Developer
Yogya Kalra
Strategist, AI Expert
Lesley Wirth
Publishing Director, Writer
Simone Paget
Senior Editor, Writer
Usama Riaz
Project Manager
Colby Braun
Media Consultant
Andrew O’Connor
Digital Strategist
Sandip Singh
Graphic Design
Recent Announcements
Discover our recent accomplishments and noteworthy press announcements.
Services and Resources
Our accessible services and reliable resources are always designed with people first.
Mental Health Library
Our comprehensive library offers accurate and reliable mental health information.
Mental Health Network
Find local therapists, psychologists and counselors with our extensive network.
Wellness Portal
Connect to mental health care with expert coordination and navigation support.
Community-Driven Connections
Embrace a sense of self-understanding and connection within our nurturing community.
