Non-Profit Information

Why a non-profit?

Psychology for Geeks aims to create a safe space for everyone. We want to increase understanding of mental health and the geek community online and in various communities throughout central California. Knowing that many communities lack resources and access to mental health services, we want to provide free psychoeducation and other community events to build supportive communities. 

We are a 501 (c) (3) and we are eligible to receive tax-deductable donations. 

You can check out our community programs below. If you want to join the Psychology for Geeks community, follow us on our socials, become part of our R&R Guild, and share our content with others. You can also contact us to volunteer for our in-person community events. 

Mission Statement 

Here is how you can join the community...

There are many ways in which you can support the Psychology for Geeks. You can join our R&R guild and our social media community. Subscribing to our Twitch and YouTube can also help us raise funds to help pay for the materials needed of thements. Linking, sharing, and commenting on our social media can also aid in reaching out to more geeks/nerds and anyone who may find our content helpful.  

Donate

The goal of the Reframe and Re-enchant Guild is to help raise funds to provide free/reduce cost psychoeducation activities for underserved communites through the lens of geek culture. 

We have 3 different guild groups available on Patreon for your convenience. each group includes membership to the R&R Guild. Depending on the group you will also help provide arts and crafts supplies or books to children/teens in underserved communities in central California. You will also have access to exclusively monthly streams. 

Check out the Patreon here!

Psychology for Geeks Board Members

Chair/Executive Director 

Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu

I am the daughter of two Mexican immigrants. I made a point of traveling to as many places as possible to learn as much as possible. My education journey took me from a town in the middle of nowhere, Mexico -> town in the middle of nowhere in California -> UC Merced -> Rome, Italy -> UCM -> Hong Kong University ->Alliant International Univerisity, San Diego.

In my travels, I learned about many different cultures, which helped me understand how culture impacts us, our mental health, and our everyday life. 

 I obtained my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and I have worked in a variety of settings and ages. I love working with children/adolescents. I am an all-inclusive therapist passionate about using pop culture in sessions. I want to create a safe space for everyone, including immigrants, geeks, LGBTQ+,  and marginalized communities. 


If used carefully, the media and social media, by extension, can be a great medium to help us with our mental health. I created this nonprofit organization to build a community of geeks and therapists working together to improve our mental health.


I believe it's important to address a person's culture in therapy, which includes geek culture. Whenever I make a reference to a movie or show in therapy, I noticed an increase in the client's interest and enjoyment. 

Therapy can be a difficult process because we are discussing painful experiences, that we may have been avoiding for years. 

There is no reason why therapy needs to be boring. When a therapist incorporates what the client is passionate about in the therapy session the client feels more comfortable, interested, and willing to actively participate in the session. 

Geek culture is part of my identity. Immersing myself in the world of fiction allowed me to bond with my brothers, make new friends, and overcome challenges. In many ways, it made my life exciting and fun. I want to share that with others through this website and my social media. 


Secretary

Eunice Kung 

Treasurer

Megan Chan

Board Member

Dorcas Chang 

Board Member

David Sanchez Arvizu

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