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- Dr. April Brewer, DBH, LPCDr. April Brewer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She gained direct research, writing, and editorial experience while conducting dissertation research at Arizona State University, providing direct clinical care to a population diagnosed with either Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 or Type 2 and comorbid alcohol use in a medical setting. View Profile
- Dr. Andrea Cziffer Paul , MDAndrea Cziffer Paul, MD, is a physician and medical writer/editor. In 2011, she co-founded BoardVitals, a health and medical education company for which she oversaw the creation of millions of pieces of medical content, and now works as a consultant in the medical content space.View Profile
- Dr. Sreela Roy-Greene, PhD, LMHCDr. Roy-Greene is passionate about challenging the stigma surrounding mental illness and is dedicated to delivering information in a palatable and relatable manner for anyone. Any topic - from navigating depression, anxiety, self-esteem and grief to managing a difficult workplace to relationship difficulties - are topics that she is able to address with the hopes that her insights are able to support those who are struggling.View Profile
- Dr. Amar Mukhtar, DODr. Amar Mukhtar is a board certified Psychiatrist through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, who completed his psychiatry residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his medical training at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at Virginia Tech, and has a Bachelors in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise from Virginia Tech. He has extensive experience in community mental health, having worked across outpatient, telehealth, and multidisciplinary care settings.View Profile
- Hannah Heitz, Ph.D.Hannah earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and completed advanced fellowship training in health psychology, with specialized focus in psycho-oncology and behavioral cardiology.View Profile
- Daniel Ayuela, PsicólogoDaniel Ayuela González aborda la creación de contenidos en salud mental desde un enfoque riguroso, cercano y basado en la evidencia científica. Su objetivo es ofrecer información clara y práctica que ayude a comprender el malestar emocional y a afrontarlo de manera eficaz. Gracias a su experiencia clínica y docente, transmite conceptos de forma accesible, promoviendo el autoconocimiento y el bienestar emocional.View Profile
- Courtney Cope, LMFTCourtney Cope is the Director of Clinical Operations at BetterHelp and a licensed psychotherapist with more than 14 years of experience in mental health. Their clinical areas of expertise include trauma, life transitions, stress, anxiety, and healthy relationships.View Profile
- Melissa Hummelt, LPCCMelissa Hummelt is the Principal Manager of Clinical Operations at BetterHelp and a licensed psychotherapist with more than 15 years of experience in mental health. Her areas of expertise include trauma, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, and somatic approaches to healing. She has worked across private practice, community mental health, and digital care settings, and is passionate about expanding access to quality mental health support.View Profile
- Ryan Kunz, LMSWRyan Kunz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Michigan and has been working with individuals in the mental health field for over 7 years, primarily within the Community Mental Health Setting. He has been a therapist on the BetterHelp platform since 2021, and currently works with therapists as a Clinical Operations Manager to create the best care experiences for their clients. As a therapist, he specializes in LGBTQ+, trauma, complicated relationships, self-acceptance, grief, codependency, life transitions, and neurodivergence. Ryan is passionate about creating space for people to be safe as their true authentic selves, increasing awareness of societal impact on mental health, and increasing connection through community building.View Profile
- Sarah Close, LPCSarah Close is a Senior Clinical Operations Manager at BetterHelp and a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oregon with more than 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Drawing from both clinical practice and behavioral health operations, her areas of expertise include trauma-informed care, relational therapy, attachment, anxiety, addiction, and life transitions. She has worked across schools, community mental health, addiction treatment, private practice, and digital care settings and is passionate about helping expand access to high-quality, evidence-informed mental health care.View Profile
- Sonni Williams, LPC, PMH-CSonni Williams (she/her), LPC, PMH-C, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Perinatal Mental Health Certified clinician with expertise in narrative therapy and bibliotherapy. She is passionate about helping individuals make sense of their stories and step into the lives they truly want. Her work focuses on life transitions, relationship dynamics, boundary setting, and healing from anxiety, emotional trauma, and women’s mental health concerns. Sonni joined BetterHelp in 2021 and currently serves as a Senior Clinical Operations Manager, where she brings together clinical insight, leadership, and a strong commitment to quality care. Sonni is deeply committed to reducing stigma around therapy and advocating for accessible, relatable, and culturally responsive mental health care, particularly within BIPOC communities.View Profile
- David Yadush, LPCC, LPCDavid Yadush is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Pennsylvania and California, holding a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology. With over a decade of clinical experience, he has worked across a wide range of care settings, including both in-person and virtual 1:1 counseling, hospital environments, community mental health programs, residential acute care, and in-home services. He has also collaborated within multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive, wraparound care. David has additional training in crisis management and behavioral health education, which he has applied to support healthcare workers navigating personal and professional crises—particularly in high-acuity inpatient settings and community programs impacted by natural disasters. His therapeutic approach is person-centered and solution-focused, empowering clients to recognize their strengths while embracing vulnerability. He is deeply committed to providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.View Profile
- Bobbi Jo Stoner, LPCLearn more about Bobbi Jo Stoner, and the rest of our editorial team who ensures our content is always accurate, compassionate, and up to date.View Profile
- Dawn Brown, MA, LPC, NCCDawn Brown is a Board Certified Nationally Certified Counselor who has been a counselor for 20 years. Her counseling work includes private practice (both face to face and online), psychiatric treatment programs to include inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization programs. She is particularly interested in researching, writing, and working with depression, anxiety and trauma patients. View Profile
- Melissa Guarnaccia, LCSWLearn more about Melissa Guarnaccia, and the rest of our editorial team who ensures our content is always accurate, compassionate, and up to date.View Profile
- Laura Angers Maddox, NCC, LPCLaura Angers has focused her work experience with individuals, families, and couples equally. She worked in a group home, in office settings and she has also provided in-home counseling during the past few years. Laura has experience working with survivors of trauma and abuse, individuals with depression, stress, and anxiety, as well as couples with relationship distress. View Profile
- Aaron Dutil, LMHC, LPCAaron Dutil has been professionally writing and editing for a number of years; covering a variety of mental health-related topics. Currently, he can be found answering questions related to mental health on both Quora and Twitter. Aaron has edited and ghostwritten many blog posts for various behavioral health websites and organizations throughout the years.View Profile
- Audrey Kelly, LMFTAudrey Kelly is currently working as a Mental Health Therapist in private practice and for an intensive outpatient program, and has for several years, and is now expanding interests to include the expansion of a free online mental health resource with BetterHelp.com/advice and taking a serious interest in addressing stigmas associated with mental health. View Profile
- Lauren Fawley , LPCLauren Fawley has provided direct services and clinical case management to adults with serious mental illness. She began practicing as an outpatient counselor in 2010 with an emphasis on general mental health and substance abuse issues. Lauren has worked with couples and families, including on family reunification and divorce.View Profile
- Kimberly L Brownridge , LPC, NCC, BCPCKimberly has extensive writing experience with newsletters, research papers, cover letters and resumes, e-learnings, and training/public speaking presentations with an emphasis on the industry of mental health. Her therapeutic areas of specialty are couple relationship/marriage, teen issues, LGBTQ, and depression & anxiety. Kimberly maintains a small private practice, Counsel The Mind, LLC, providing traditional therapy and online therapy. View Profile
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