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THE HJC
PROGRAM


80 MINUTE SESSIONS

Group mental health support while you play your favorite games—anonymous,
private, secure & voice-only.


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PERSONALIZED GROUP

Custom-matched group of peers based on your age, life stage, mental health
areas, games, and more.


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LED BY EXPERT THERAPISTS

Doctorate & Master’s-level therapists guide the discussion and offer
evidence-based tools for personal growth.


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YOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:

 * Weekly 80 minute group mental health support sessions while playing your
   favorite games
 * Sessions are hosted in an anonymous, private, secure, voice-only channel
   exclusively for your group, capped at 5 journeyers
 * Facilitated by our expert Journey Guides - who are trained therapists with
   Doctorate or Master’s degrees
 * Evidence-based tools and practices to support you on your mental health
   journey

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SOME GAMES WE PLAY

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HOW DOES HJC WORK?




MEET OUR
CARE TEAM


KIMBERLY MENA

MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
‍SUNY at Buffalo

she/her

I’m Kim, I spent 11 years in the military (6 years Marine Corps and 5 years
Army) and am medically retired. When I'm not helping underserved populations, I
focus on implementing alternative therapy modalities with veterans suffering
from trains or steps related disorders. Outside of work, I love travelling,
horror movies, and everything Halloween.


JULIAN PETRELLO

Licensed Master of Social Work
‍CUNY Hunter’s Silberman School of Social Work

he/him

Julian is a board-certified social worker practicing psychotherapy in Brooklyn,
NY, with two Master's Degrees and over three years of experience in mental
healthcare. He employs different modalities of treatment rooted in psychodynamic
and cognitive behavioral foundations with the goal of improving lives through
talk. His favorite memory is when he helped his World of Warcraft guild defeat
Deathwing, liberating the NPCs of Azeroth.


THOMAS DERRICK HULL, PH.D

Ph.D - Clinical Psychology
Columbia University

Ed.M - Neuroscience and Learning
Harvard University

he/they

Derrick is the Chief Clinical Officer at Hero Journey Club. He is a clinical
psychologist and has been in the digital mental health space for 15 years in
clinical leadership roles at companies like Talkspace and Noom. Derrick leads
the care team and is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of mental
health support in our program.


ANNA CHOQUETTE

Masters of Social Work
‍The Ohio State University

she/they

Hiya! My name is Anna. I have an MSW with areas of emphasis in mental health and
substance use. I've worked in private practice as well as a substance use rehab
facility. I use motivational interviewing in almost everything I do, and really
want people to know that they hold all the power they need to see positive
changes and effects in their lives.


DINA BDAIWI

MS Counseling and Clinical Mental Health
‍California State University Fullerton

she/her/hers

Dina is a therapist in California. She is a queer AUDHD mixed woman of Mexican
and Syrian descent. Dina approaches therapy with harm-reductionist, agentic
care, intersectional feminist lenses, and relational cultural theories. Dina is
an advocate for neurodivergence visibility and radical self-acceptance.

She works primarily with teens and young adults with disordered eating, body
image, and trauma.


DIANA KOPICKI

MEd Community Counseling
‍Loyola University Chicago

she/her

My name is Diana, I specialize as a person-centered therapist with expertise in
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to
help with symptom reduction. I firmly believe that everyone is doing the best
they can with the resources they have access to. Typically you will find me
playing story-based games and cozy games like Pokémon, Stardew Valley, and
Animal Crossing.


CARSON HAYNES

Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)
‍Spalding University

she/her/hers

Carson earned a masters and doctorate in clinical psychology. She utilizes an
integrated approach that pulls from ACT, attachment, DBT, IFS, and interpersonal
neurobiology. Utilizing a person-centered approach, Carson’s practice is rooted
in understanding that our brains are wired to be connected with each other; we
cannot and should not endure our journeys alone. Outside of work, Carson enjoys
gaming, reading, community organizing, and cooking.


DIANA HUYNH

Masters in Clinical Psychology
‍Pacific University

Ph.D. Candidate

she/her/hers

Diana is a neurodiverse clinical psychology grad working towards her doctorate.
Her Vietnamese American background inspired her to pursue psychology and serve
marginalized communities. Diana’s therapeutic work draws from humanistic and
liberation perspectives. She is passionate about providing non-judgmental,
culturally-informed therapeutic services while also highlighting the various
systemic and institutional barriers that negatively impact an individual’s
wellbeing.


ENNIS ROOK BASHE

Licensed Master of Social Work
‍Silver School of Social Work

they/them

Ennis is an LMSW that is interested in DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and narrative and
creative modalities. They have run support groups for people dealing with rare
diseases. Outside of work, they are super-passionate about disability advocacy,
tarot and witchcraft, indie TTRPGS, LARP, Magic the Gathering, and refreshing
their hurt/comfort fanfiction to see if it’s gotten any new comments in the last
five seconds.


GABRIELL GEREAU

MEd Mental Health Counseling
‍Alfred University

any!

Gabriell Gereau especially enjoys working with the LGBTQIA+ population,
neurodivergent individuals, and teenagers, among other populations. Their main
approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,
and play therapy. When Gabbi is not working, they enjoy writing novels and short
stories, spending time with their pets (two cats and a bearded dragon), making
art, beachcombing, singing show tunes, and playing video games.


KYLEE ROMERO

MA-CMHC
‍Hawai'i Pacific University

they/them

Ky is a clinical mental health counselor specializing in treating both
populations of indigenous and LGGBTQIA+ folx. Ky is a trauma-informed therapist
who has a Humanistic theoretical orientation. They are passionate about giving
back to their community, and can be seen at various marches and acts of activism
in their community.


COURTNEY GOWEN

Masters of Social Work
‍Florida State University

she/her

Courtney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in community mental
health settings as well as private practice. Her primary theoretical frameworks
are interpersonal therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic/existential
therapy; and she utilizes CBT and DBT techniques. She's worked with people with
a variety of backgrounds who are dealing with stressors including substance
abuse, trauma, interpersonal stressors, and systemic oppression.


SABRINA VONDERHAAR

MA Forensic Mental Health Counseling
‍John Jay College of Criminal Justice

she/her

Sabrina is a Substance Use Disorder Counselor at an outpatient treatment center.
She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and is working towards her
mental health counseling licensure (LMHC). She has helped individuals with
intellectual/developmental disorders, substance use disorders, and
dual-diagnoses; families involved with the Department of Human Services as well
as individuals admitted into an acute psychiatric facility.


JUSTIN HOLYFIELD

MA Art Therapy
‍Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

he/him

Hi there! My name is Justin! I am an Art Therapist and working towards my
independent licensure. I love doing the work through art therapy as I feel that
self expression is a massive component to our own mental well being and
resiliency. I have experience with several modalities such as: Gestalt,
Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Identity work.


JENNIFER ROSE HOLLING

Masters in Clinical Psychology
‍California Northstate University, School of Psychology

they/she

Hello! My name is Jennifer, I am a polyamorous, nonbinary, transgender woman. My
main clinical focuses have been Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance
and Compassion Therapy (ACT), and Adlerian Therapy. I have training and
experience in crisis intervention, LGBTQ focused therapy, and trauma informed
care. When I’m not gaming, I enjoy creating characters, engaging in puzzles, and
exploring art exhibits.


IVONNE HARTING

MS Psychology

she/her

Ivonne is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Addictions Counselor with over 5
years of clinical experience. Ivonne identifies as queer and is deeply connected
with her Venezuelan roots. She uses an integrative approach to counseling and
enjoys empowering other individuals in their journeys. She specializes in trauma
work, relationship dynamics, substance use, human sexuality, and mood disorders.


KIMBERLY MENA

MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
‍SUNY at Buffalo

she/her

I’m Kim, I spent 11 years in the military (6 years Marine Corps and 5 years
Army) and am medically retired. When I'm not helping underserved populations, I
focus on implementing alternative therapy modalities with veterans suffering
from trains or steps related disorders. Outside of work, I love travelling,
horror movies, and everything Halloween.


JULIAN PETRELLO

Licensed Master of Social Work
‍CUNY Hunter’s Silberman School of Social Work

he/him

Julian is a board-certified social worker practicing psychotherapy in Brooklyn,
NY, with two Master's Degrees and over three years of experience in mental
healthcare. He employs different modalities of treatment rooted in psychodynamic
and cognitive behavioral foundations with the goal of improving lives through
talk. His favorite memory is when he helped his World of Warcraft guild defeat
Deathwing, liberating the NPCs of Azeroth.


THOMAS DERRICK HULL, PH.D

Ph.D - Clinical Psychology
Columbia University

Ed.M - Neuroscience and Learning
Harvard University

he/they

Derrick is the Chief Clinical Officer at Hero Journey Club. He is a clinical
psychologist and has been in the digital mental health space for 15 years in
clinical leadership roles at companies like Talkspace and Noom. Derrick leads
the care team and is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of mental
health support in our program.


ANNA CHOQUETTE

Masters of Social Work
‍The Ohio State University

she/they

Hiya! My name is Anna. I have an MSW with areas of emphasis in mental health and
substance use. I've worked in private practice as well as a substance use rehab
facility. I use motivational interviewing in almost everything I do, and really
want people to know that they hold all the power they need to see positive
changes and effects in their lives.

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Meet Our Team


HEAR FROM
OUR MEMBERS


MARLYN

28
they/them
Animal Crossing
Life Purpose, Neurodivergence, Queer Mental Health
“


I have people that I can like lean on and ask for support and things of that
nature. It’s been really helpful, especially when the world is so isolated now.


NATASHA

31
she/her
Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing
Emotional Regulation, Work Stress
“


I think it's really useful to meet new people from around the country, and
connect at a point that we're all kind of struggling with the same things so we
don't feel as alone.


ANDI

30
she/her
Animal Crossing
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction
“


When I joined, I was looking to join a community that would be familiar with the
issues that I struggle with.


MICHAEL

34
he/him
Final Fantasy, Stardew Valley, Minecraft Java
Work Stress, Neurodivergence
“


I've been able to work through a lot of my career stress and my group members
have been very encouraging and given me a lot of advice and new perspectives in
between sessions.


LYCAN

31
they/them
Minecraft, Roblox
PTSD, Neurodivergence
“


To me, HJC is a space where you can come together and find community and
friendships or just be able to share in a safe space with others who care.


RACHEL

36
she/her
Animal Crossing
Anxiety, Life Purpose
“


I personally struggle with anxiety and the guides and the members give me tools
for how to help. I talk to people and they're in the same situation, so that
means I'm not alone.


OLIVER

32
they/them
Stardew Valley
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Neurodivergence
“


It is very calming to know that I will have somewhere to spend a little bit of
time every week checking in, saying what's going on in my life and knowing these
people care about me.


MARLYN

28
they/them
Animal Crossing
Life Purpose, Neurodivergence, Queer Mental Health
“


I have people that I can like lean on and ask for support and things of that
nature. It’s been really helpful, especially when the world is so isolated now.


NATASHA

31
she/her
Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing
Emotional Regulation, Work Stress
“


I think it's really useful to meet new people from around the country, and
connect at a point that we're all kind of struggling with the same things so we
don't feel as alone.


ANDI

30
she/her
Animal Crossing
Anxiety, Depression, Addiction
“


When I joined, I was looking to join a community that would be familiar with the
issues that I struggle with.


MICHAEL

34
he/him
Final Fantasy, Stardew Valley, Minecraft Java
Work Stress, Neurodivergence
“


I've been able to work through a lot of my career stress and my group members
have been very encouraging and given me a lot of advice and new perspectives in
between sessions.


LYCAN

31
they/them
Minecraft, Roblox
PTSD, Neurodivergence
“


To me, HJC is a space where you can come together and find community and
friendships or just be able to share in a safe space with others who care.


RACHEL

36
she/her
Animal Crossing
Anxiety, Life Purpose
“


I personally struggle with anxiety and the guides and the members give me tools
for how to help. I talk to people and they're in the same situation, so that
means I'm not alone.

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Read Testimonials

Most members report feeling relieved and connected after just one session
96% report feeling better following an HJC session

94% tell us they’ve made some of their most profound connections through HJC

70% reported improvement on scientifically validated clinical measures after
joining HJC
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HOW TO
GET STARTED


ONBOARD

During your onboarding, answer questions that are designed to get to know you on
a deeper level. We then tailor a group specifically for you, based on your
needs.




MEET WEEKLY

Practice the skills and tools you learn from your sessions.

Reach out to your group members at any time to get extra support, celebrate
wins, or simply game together.

As trust develops and grows, your group becomes a newfound support system.


TEAM UP

Before each session starts, the group loads up a game and plays together as the
session takes place.
‍
Gain knowledge by sharing and listening to your group mates, as well as guidance
from your group’s therapist facilitator.

Only share when and what you want to—just listening is always an option.


Start Your Journey

1  Onboard



During your onboarding, answer questions that are designed to get to know you on
a deeper level. We then tailor a group specifically for you, based on your
needs.



2  Team Up



Before each session starts, the group loads up a game and plays together as the
session takes place.
‍
Gain knowledge by sharing and listening to your group mates, as well as guidance
from your group’s therapist facilitator.

Only share when and what you want to—just listening is always an option.



3  Meet Weekly



Practice the skills and tools you learn from your sessions.

Reach out to your group members at any time to get extra support, celebrate
wins, or simply game together.

As trust develops and grows, your group becomes a newfound support system.

Start Your Journey
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