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Why a non-profit?
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-deductible 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
Mission Statement
Mission Statement 1:
"To create a welcoming and inclusive space where individuals from all walks of life—including geeks, nerds, misfits, LGBTQ+ community members, and immigrants—can receive quality psychoeducational services, helping to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and fostering acceptance and understanding."Mission Statement 2:
"Offer comprehensive mental health support in a safe and inclusive environment, empowering individuals to thrive by reducing stigma, promoting self-acceptance, and incorporating geek culture into therapy to create meaningful connections with those seeking help."Mission Statement 3:
"Dedicated to bridging the gap between mental health care and the community, we strive to educate mental health providers on how to incorporate geek topics in therapy, creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported on their mental health journey."
Here's how you can join the community...
Here's 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
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
Secretary
Secretary
Ciera Cuevas
Hi! I’m Ciera, a licensed therapist in NJ and the founder of Jasmine Dragon Counseling LLC. I specialize in geek therapy and expressive arts, helping people explore their inner worlds and navigate life’s challenges. My approach is interest-driven, incorporating storytelling, gaming, parts work, creative expression, and evidence-based practices to support adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and executive functioning difficulties.
I’m passionate about merging pop culture, fandoms, and psychology to create meaningful conversations and engaging resources for the community. When I’m not working, you’ll often find me playing Magic: The Gathering or Marvel Rivals, crafting immersive tabletop role-playing games, cozy gaming, or analyzing character arcs from books, anime, and television shows.
My practice, Jasmine Dragon Counseling, was inspired by Uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender, and, funny enough, that’s exactly what led me here. The founder of Psych for Geeks reached out to me just because of my practice name, and we instantly connected over Avatar and the importance of bringing geek culture into mental health. I believe we need more spaces where therapists doing this work can connect, learn from each other, and engage with the community in meaningful ways.
As Secretary, I help keep things organized so we can continue building a space where geek culture and mental health come together. Like Iroh says, "While it is always best to believe in oneself, a little help from others can be a great blessing." I’m excited to be part of this mission and to keep exploring the psychology of our favorite characters with all of you!
Treasurer
Treasurer
Zachary Kitell
Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO
Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu
I am the daughter of two Mexican immigrants. 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 University, San Diego.
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.
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.
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.
Community Outreach Director
Community Outreach Director
Dr. Benjamin Taitz
Dr. Benjamin Taitz is a Registered Psychological Associate in CA working in clinical and forensic psychology. Dr. Taitz received his Psy. D. from California Southern University, where his dissertation examined research literature about the effectiveness of incorporating geek culture to help build therapeutic rapport. As a clinician, Dr. Taitz specializes in incorporating superhero characters and other pop culture elements into therapy to help clients develop skills, identify strengths, and learn how to be a hero in real life. He is an avid mental health advocate and geek, presenting on numerous geek psychology related panels at various conventions, including San Diego Comic Con, Wondercon, New York Comic Con, and Los Angeles Comic Con, as well as at professional therapy conferences, such as the Therapeutic and Applied Geek and Gaming Summit. He loves talking about the intersection of mental health and geek culture as the co-host of two mental health related podcasts: My Hero Therapy, which examines the psychology of the My Hero Academia anime and the lessons we can learn about being heroes IRL; and Mental Health Quest, which seeks to demystify therapy and mental health services and help destigmatize help-seeking behaviors. Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts!
Suicide Outreach and Education Director
Suicide Outreach and Education Director
Marc Davis
Hey! I'm Marc. I am a Jewish Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Long Island, New York and am one of the few therapists in the state who specialize in suicide intervention - I even wrote a guide for clinicians working with suicidal patients. I graduated with my LMHC from CUNY Queens College and have over a decade of experience treating patients with all sorts of mental health struggles. Currently, I'm in training to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner to be able to prescribe medications in addition to providing psychotherapy. Outside of therapy, I'm a part of the D&D, Marvel, DC, and Star Wars fandoms. I also really like learning foreign languages! I already speak Spanish and Italian, and am working on adding French and Hebrew to my language pool.
Health and Lifestyle Director
Health and Lifestyle Director
Jordan Yaklin
Jordan Yaklin is an online health and fitness coach dedicated to helping gamers reclaim their health, lose weight, and gain the confidence to become the main characters of their lives. With a B.S. in Exercise Science and an M.S. in Exercise Physiology, he uses evidence-based strategies and a client-centered approach to create personalized fitness programs tailored to individual needs and lifestyles.
A lifelong gamer, he has a deep love for single-player RPGs, with Pokémon as his favorite series, and is an avid Dungeons & Dragons player. Having coached professional athletes and high school students, he combines his expertise with his passion for gaming to bridge the gap between the fitness industry and the gaming community. His mission is to break the stigma that gamers are unhealthy and empower them to take control of their fitness journey—turning their real-life stats into the best version of themselves.
Donate!
Donate!
Psychology for Geeks is a 501 (c) (3) and we are eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. If you would like to give us a donation and receive a receipt for your taxes please contact us at admin@psychologyforgeeks.com and we can arrange that.
For your convenience, we have set up multiple ways to accept donations. We are equipped to get one-time or monthly donations.
You can help the aims of Psychology for Geeks by donating any amount via PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account you can send your donations via Venmo.
You can also join our Reframe and Reenchant Guild on Patreon by donating monthly and accessing special perks. There are three different tiers each with special perks that will grow as Psychology for Geeks grows. Check out the different tiers and choose the one that's right for you!
Venmo (coming soon!)
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