Clinical Affairs Team

MentalHealth.com’s Clinical Affairs Team is made up of medical professionals with diverse expertise in psychiatry, psychotherapy, counseling, and social work. Dedicated to helping individuals achieve self-understanding and connection, the team ensures our content is consistently high-quality and up-to-date by leveraging the latest medical advances and treatment guidelines.

Dr. Jesse Hanson, PhD Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D. Co-Founder, Clinical Director

Dr. Jesse Hanson, Ph.D., is a somatic psychologist with 20+ years of experience. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, specializing in somatic and neuropsychology, and a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Santa Barbara Graduate Institute.

Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer, Writer

Dr. Jenni Jacobsen, PhD is a medical reviewer, licensed social worker, and behavioral health consultant, holding a PhD in clinical psychology.

Brittany Ferri Dr. Brittany Ferri, Ph.D. Medical Reviewer

Dr. Brittany Ferri, PhD, is a medical reviewer and subject matter expert in behavioral health, pediatrics, and telehealth.

Dr. Leila Khurshid Dr. Leila Khurshid Medical Reviewer

Dr. Leila Khursid is a medical reviewer with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency from St. Mark's Hospital.

Victoria Clarke Victoria Clarke Medical Reviewer

Victoria Clarke is a medical reviewer and a registered pediatric nurse specializing in child and adolescent mental health.

Morgan Blair Morgan Blair Medical Reviewer

Morgan Blair is a licensed therapist, writer and medical reviewer, holding a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University.

Rychel Johnson Rychel Johnson Medical Reviewer

Rychel Johnson is a licensed professional counselor and medical reviewer with a Master's Degree in Psychology from The University of Kansas.

Tayler Hackett Tayler Hackett Medical Reviewer

Talyer Hackett is a medical writer and researcher with 10+ years of experience, holding B.A. in Psychology from the University of Liverpool.

jayna-nickert Jayna Nickert Medical Reviewer

Jayna Nickert is a medical writer with 10+ years of experience, holding an MA in counseling psychology and an MBA from National University.

Amy Shelby Amy Shelby Medical Reviewer

Amy Shelby is a medical reviewer with a B.A. in Psychology from Northwestern and an M.S. in Psychology from Chatham University.

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Dr. Mark Dombeck is a trauma-informed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in adult neurodiversity, couples therapy, and trauma and dissociation.

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Dr. Harry Mills is a Licensed Psychologist in Florida, providing behavioral and emotional consultations at Florida Hospital.

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Dr. Brindusa Vanta is a medical editor for MentalHealth.com, focusing on many issues, including personality disorders, stress, anger, self-esteem, and more. She received her MD degree from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine, Romania, and her HD diploma from OCHM, Canada.

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Dr. Lorraine Benuto is currently a clinical psychologist and associate professor of clinical psychology, specializing in trauma, interpersonal violence, and PTSD.

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A. Tom Horvath, Ph.D., a California licensed and board certified clinical psychologist (ABPP), is the founder and president of Practical Recovery, a self-empowering addiction treatment system in San Diego.

Profile placeholder Erin L. George Writer, Medical Reviewer

Erin L. George, MFT, holds a master's degree in family therapy with a focus on group dynamics in high-risk families. As a court-appointed special advocate for children, she is dedicated to helping families rebuild relationships and improve their mental and behavioral health.

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Our clinical affairs team ensures that our content is medically accurate and reflects the latest discussions and research developments in mental health.