Our Purpose
Our purpose is to educate, support, and empower people in their pursuit of well-being.
People-First Culture
Our approach centers on treating others with the same kindness and respect that we value for ourselves.
Community-Driven Connections
We understand mental health challenges firsthand and support your pursuit of well-being with compassion.
Our Expert Team
We are a diverse group of mental health experts, medical professionals, and health-tech leaders.
Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Clinical Director
Daniel Rivette
Co-Founder, CEO
Jeff Smith
Co-Founder, Venture Advisor
Patrick Nagle
Co-Founder
Andrew O’Connor
Senior Digital Strategist
Helena Georgiou
Co-Founder, Director
Brandon Mimms
Co-Founder, CSO
Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Ryan Hampton
Public Oversight Committee
Abhilash Patel
Venture Advisor
Fred Joyal
Venture Advisor
Ben Wittams-Smith
Search Engine Optimization
Julia Goodman
Freelance, Operations
Brian Trisler
Venture Advisor, Digital Strategy
James Wittams-Smith
Manager
Sandip Singh
Graphic Design
Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer
Gary Saint-Denis
Venture Advisor
Dr. Leila Khurshid
Medical Reviewer
Colby Braun
Media Manager
Victoria Clarke
Medical Reviewer
Morgan Blair
Medical Reviewer
Nia Coppack
Writer
Jill Sensenig
Writer
Sean Jackson
Writer
Simone Paget
Senior Editor, Writer
Ottoline Hart
Writer
Danielle J Harrison
Writer
Rychel Johnson
Medical Reviewer
Chris Kihneman
Freelance, Senior Developer
Claire Bennett
Writer
Miriam Calleja
Writer
Aimee Aveyard
Writer
Andrew Carasco
Writer
Samantha Bazely
Writer
Morgane Cadot
Writer
Ross Mckenzie
Contributor
Naomi Carr
Writer
Erin Rodgers
Writer
Tayler Hackett
Medical Reviewer
Jayna Nickert
Medical Reviewer
Amy Shelby
Medical Reviewer
Ethan Cullen
Writer
Nadia Whiston
Writer
Emily Doe
Writer
Cristina Po Wenger
Writer
Pamela de Orantes
Social Media Assistant
Angelo Ilumba
Freelance, Content
Stacey Bartlett
Reporter, Writer
Samir Kadri
Writer
Arthur Mead
Writer
Marisa Crane
Freelance, Content
Darlene Lancer
Writer
Ondina Nandine Hatvany
Writer
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.
- December 15, 2022, a draft website was first launched with support from Ben Wittams-Smith, and James Wittams-Smith.
- 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.
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. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer, Writer
Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D.
Medical Reviewer
Dr. Leila Khurshid
Medical Reviewer
Victoria Clarke
Medical Reviewer
Morgan Blair
Medical Reviewer
Rychel Johnson
Medical Reviewer
Tayler Hackett
Medical Reviewer
Jayna Nickert
Medical Reviewer
Amy Shelby
Medical Reviewer
Our Writers
Our team of writers consists of physicians, medical journalists, and mental health advocates.
Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Clinical Director
Nia Coppack
Writer
Jill Sensenig
Writer
Sean Jackson
Writer
Simone Paget
Senior Editor, Writer
Ottoline Hart
Writer
Danielle J Harrison
Writer
Claire Bennett
Writer
Miriam Calleja
Writer
Aimee Aveyard
Writer
Andrew Carasco
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
Samir Kadri
Writer
Arthur Mead
Writer
Darlene Lancer
Writer
Ondina Nandine Hatvany
Writer
Our Digital Experts
Our elite team of experts in technology, digital strategy, and online marketing.
Daniel Rivette
Co-Founder, CEO
Jeff Smith
Co-Founder, Venture Advisor
Patrick Nagle
Co-Founder
Andrew O’Connor
Senior Digital Strategist
Helena Georgiou
Co-Founder, Director
Ben Wittams-Smith
Search Engine Optimization
Julia Goodman
Freelance, Operations
James Wittams-Smith
Manager
Sandip Singh
Graphic Design
Colby Braun
Media Manager
Simone Paget
Senior Editor, Writer
Chris Kihneman
Freelance, Senior Developer
Angelo Ilumba
Freelance, Content
Marisa Crane
Freelance, Content
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.
Reliable Resources
Our comprehensive library of resources offers accurate, reliable, and timely information on mental health conditions, medication, and therapy.
Find a Therapist (Coming Soon)
Find the best licensed therapists, psychologists and counselors and compare treatment costs with our extensive directory.
Online Therapy (Coming Soon)
Access therapy from home with thousands of licensed therapists and experienced mental health counselors.
Community-Driven Connections
Embrace a sense of self-understanding and connection within our nurturing community.
Blog
Keeping our readers well-informed by sharing company and staff updates is crucial in building trust.
Mental Health News
Dedicated to delivering insightful news that keeps our audience informed and inspired for positive change.
Social Relations
A community where people discuss mental health, discover resources, and overcome challenges together.