AI Mental Health Collective
Clinician Directory
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Grant Brenner, MD, DFAPA
NY, NJ, FL, CO, MA (p), CA (p)
Dr. Brenner is an interventional psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, organizational consultant, author, speaker, creative, and entrepreneur in private practice in Manhattan’s Flatiron district. He provides psychotherapy, medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) , and complex case consultation. His interests include emerging approaches in precision medicine and artificial intelligence. Dr. Brenner is also active in non-profit work focused on disaster mental health and mental health advocacy through the arts and media. He welcomes collaboration on initiatives that advance the common good.
https://linktr.ee/DrGrantHBrenner
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Charlotte Beard, PhD
California
Gage Blanck-Singer, LPC, LCADC
New Jersey
Fiona Brandon, MPS, MA, MFT
California
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Ann Dypiangco, LCSW
California, telehealth only
Ann Dypiangco, LCSW, is a California-based trauma therapist specializing in EMDR and relational healing. She is also interested in the emerging ways technology and AI influence attachment, identity, and emotional regulation.
Juliette Doyle, LMFT
New York, Connecticut, Florida
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 20 years experience in clinical care serving individuals, couples and families; specializing in marriage and relational issues and trauma. I own and operate a thriving private practice and serve people in NY, CT, and FL state.
www.juliettedoyle.com
Laura Federico, LCSW, CST
New York
Laura Federico is a psychotherapist and AASECT-certified sex and relationship therapist in private practice. Her private practice specializes in sex therapy, couples and poly, OCD and relationships, and AI attachment.Â
Laura focuses on the impact of medical trauma and the experience of being dismissed or gaslit, with a personal goal to fill in the gaps in our sex ed so we all have the information we need to make informed choices about our bodies and mental health.Â
Caitlin Gasperetti, PhD
New York
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City with specialized, intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I work with adolescents and young adults navigating identity development, attachment insecurity, and patterns of emotion dysregulation, including borderline personality traits. A growing focus of my practice involves supporting clients who form attachment bonds with AI or digital tools as a way to cope with loneliness, overwhelm, or fears of abandonment. My approach is collaborative and skills-based, helping clients understand and validate the function of these attachments while building the capacity for secure, grounded relationships offline.
Stephanie Haft, PhD
California (telehealth)
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Patricia Huber Villano, DSW, LCSW, CPRP, CSWM
New York
Chris Jones, DHSc, LMFT
Nevada
Chris earned a BA in Psychology from UNLV in 2010. In 2017, Mr. Jones received a M.S. in Counseling and MFT, beginning his practice as a psychotherapist. Recently, Chris received a M.Ed. in Neuroscience & Trauma from Tabor College in 2025. Chris is licensed in Nevada as an MFT, with an Approved Primary Supervisor designation provided by the Nevada BOE for MFTs and CPCs. Mr. Jones is soon to be Dr. Jones, as he completes his doctoral training in Health Sciences at the University of the Pacific.
Cassie Kingan, LPCC-S
Ohio
I am a LPCC-S (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Supervisor) in Ohio. I see adults 18 and older using trauma informed Somatic Therapy. Somatic Therapy recognizes that trauma, stress, and emotions are stored not just in thoughts, but also in the body. By addressing the mind/body connection in therapy we can feel more "whole", connected, and empowered.
Emily Mbelenga
Kenya
Emily Mbelenga is a Clinical Psychologist and Public Health Nutritionist based in Nairobi, Kenya. She is the Founder of Iyashi Wellness Centre, a social enterprise focused on providing evidence-based, integrated mental health and nutrition solutions for individuals, communities, and workplaces. Her clinical practice specializes in trauma recovery, and she has a strong interest in digital well-being and the ethical application of AI in mental healthcare, particularly within LMIC contexts.
Sarayu Meraki, LPC
Wisconsin
Sarayu Meraki, LPC, is a relational therapist specializing in complex trauma, with a particular focus on how childhood relational wounds shape adult relationships, identity, and our capacity to move toward what we truly want for ourselves. Drawing from the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), she helps high-functioning adults transform patterns of self-abandonment, shame, and unmet emotional needs—including those that may surface in over-reliance on artificial connection or AI-based relational surrogates.
merakicounseling.org
Tzurty Mermelstein, LMSW
New York
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist helping intellectually driven individuals navigate depression, identity, and meaning through relational, somatic, and psychedelic-assisted approaches.
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Cheryl Mlcoch, LPC
Colorado
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Frances Mulcahy, LMFT
California
Frances Mulcahy is a bilingual Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist serving clients throughout the Bay Area and California. She received her Master's in Counseling Psychology in 2022 from the University of San Francisco. Frances provides trauma-focused therapy for individuals navigating complex histories and systemic demands. Her practice is an affirming space, particularly for Filipino/a/x, AANHPI, and BIPOC clients exploring intergenerational trauma and cultural identity, as well as survivors of intimate partner violence. She also specializes in helping those facing burnout and compassion fatigue using an integrated approach of EMDR, DBT, somatic, and attachment-focused therapies. Frances is particularly interested in exploring cultural bias, as well as ethical and legal issues of using AI in clinical work.
Jackie Ourman, LMHC-D
New York and Florida
Jackie Ourman, LMHC-D is a licensed mental health counselor and the founder of Values Aligned Therapy. She works with couples and individuals navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her work centers on relationships and attachment, drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients strengthen connection, communicate more openly, and build relationships grounded in trust and emotional safety.
Jackie also presents and facilitates conversations for professional communities on topics including AI and mental health, the ethical and relational impacts of technology, and the therapist’s evolving role in a rapidly changing world.
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Dinah Purton (she/her) MBACP (Accred) AMBICA
Hastings, United Kingdom
Integrative psychotherapist, counsellor and therapeutic coach specialising in gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, neurodivergence (especially adult ADHD), fertility and life stages/transitions. I have 20 years experience working for charities, the NHS and in private practice. Following my MA in Philosophy & AI I am currently exploring the intersection between AI and therapy, focusing on ethics, risks and how to gain the greatest benefit for clients while minimising harm.
Joanna Rosenblatt, LCSW
New York and Connecticut
Joanna Rosenblatt, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and EMDR-certified trauma specialist in private practice. Her work centers on OCD, trauma, and anxiety, with a focus on how overwhelming experiences and chronic self-doubt shape the nervous system and the stories we hold about ourselves. Joanna is passionate about helping clients break out of the loops that keep them stuck, with the goal of restoring a felt sense of safety and empowerment.
Jake Ross, MSW, LISW-S, LCSW
Ohio, Indiana, Florida, Virginia
Jake is a highly skilled therapist, consultant and trainer in Ohio with over 15 years of experience known for his dedication to improving organizations and services that cater to children, adolescents, and individuals with mental health needs.
Jake earned his Bachelor's in Social Work from Marshall University and his MSW from Concord University, focusing on Rural Appalachia. His career includes extensive experience in child welfare, trauma-informed care, and clinical operations. He has designed innovative residential treatment facilities and developed programs that enhance client care and support. Jake leverages his extensive experience to empower millennial men to lead more fulfilling lives.
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Morgan Schultz, LCSW
California
I support teens and young adults who feel overwhelmed or consumed by AI-related relationships, identity confusion, or fears about what technology means for their future. They have a space where they feel genuinely understood, able to ground themselves and reconnect with the parts of life that still bring joy, purpose, and real-world relationships. I also help parents make sense of what’s happening to rebuild safety at home, offering clarity, communication tools, and steadier footing for the whole family. Together we move at a pace that feels safe, with the goal of restoring connection, confidence, and a renewed sense of being human again.
growthtalktherapy.com
Scott Shapiro, MD
NYC, New York and New Jersey
As a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Scott Shapiro, MD is a nationally recognized expert in adult ADHD. He provides both medication management  and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in one place. His approach is collaborative, structured, and results oriented. Dr. Shapiro offers both in-person and telehealth.
www.scottshapiromd.com
Jocelyn Skillman, LMHC
Washington
I’m a psychotherapist with over a decade of experience. My work draws on interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, and relational frameworks to support healing of the self-relationship. I track the influence of systemic and personal trauma on body, mind, and spirit—especially within the context of technology and media. Alongside clinical practice, I develop trauma-informed digital tools and AI systems that enhance relational, embodied care (not replace it).
https://care.headway.co/providers/jocelyn-skillman
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Ashvin Sood, MD
Washington DC, New York, Virginia, Maryland, Wisconsin
Dr. Sood is a board certified Adult psychiatrist and Child/Adolescent psychiatrist. He currently serves as the director of communications for Washington Interventional Psychiatry located in North West DC. He also serves as educational director of PsychChild, a non profit entity that aims to educate clinicians and parents about the pros and cons of social media, video games, AI, and everything in between. Dr. Sood is a distinguished member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's Media Committee, serves as an external safety consultant for social media companies, works with media contributors such as NPR, IHeartRadio, and Newsweek, and has multiple publications regarding the intersectionality of youth mental health and digital media. Interested in collaborating or having your clients seen?
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Leanne Spagnola, LMFT
California
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I received my Bachelors Degree in Psychology and my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco. I trained at UCSF’s Department of Psychiatry and have experience working with children, adults, and families in the hospital, clinical, home, and school setting. I work from a trauma-informed psychodynamic perspective, with clients experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, separation, divorce, and co-parenting. I see adults and couples full time with Lifestance Health.
Erica Spartos, LMFT
California
Erica is in private practice in San Francisco focused on adolescents, rising adults, individuals, LGBTQAI+, anxiety, depression, ADHD, C/PTSD. She is EMDR trained. Erica provides Telehealth primarily but also nature based walk & talks in SF or in person concierge services.
June Thompson, LMFT
California
June Thompson is a licensed psychotherapist in California with over 20 years of clinical practice, an AAMFT-approved clinical supervisor, and a researcher in human behavior. She holds master’s degrees in both Marriage and Family Therapy and in Human and Environmental Geography. June specializes in the relationship between technological use, including social media, smart devices, and AI applications, and its adverse effects on human functioning.
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Brigitte Viljoen, PhD
New Zealand
Dr. Brigitte Viljoen works in private practice, specialising in psychodynamic psychotherapies with a special interest in the impact of human development and people's social media use (and other online issues) and how this might impact on their attachments and ways of relating, as well as, people's use of AI chatbots, social robots and/or digital avatars and the ethics around this topic. Dr Viljoen is also a researcher looking at human-technology relational dynamics and mental health issues and a lecturer at Auckland University of Technology.
Gwendolyn Watson, LMFT
California
Gwendolyn Watson, M.A., LMFT #147312, is a trauma-informed therapist certified in EMDR, helping clients build resilience for present-day challenges and the echoes of their past. She supports individuals and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, and relationship dynamics with evidenced-based methods (EMDR, ACT, DBT) and a compassionate style.
https://www.gwendolynwatson.com/
Rachel Wood, PhD
Colorado
Dr. Wood is the founder of the AI Mental Health Collective. She is passionate about creating space for cross-discipline dialogue and collaboration regarding safe and ethical AI. Dr. Wood is a speaker, advisor, and consultant for companies developing and designing ethical AI. She is also an LPC in private practice.
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