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Our expert team of practitioners and researchers develop engaging chat experiences that combine the effectiveness of evidence-based mental health strategies with the responsiveness of AI.

Dr. Elsa Friis, Ph.D.

Dr. Elsa Friis, Ph.D., Msc-GH, is a licensed psychologist, researcher, and behavioral health advocate who specializes in utilizing technology to expand access to youth mental health support.

She received her MS in Global Health and PhD in Clinical psychology from Duke University where she leveraged human-centered design to develop an app to support the implementation of a family therapy intervention in Kenya.

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Dr. Clarke Heyes, Ph.D.

Clarke Heyes, Ph.D. is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in practice for over ten years. He specializes in working with young children and families.

Clarke earned his Ph.D. in Education from the Joint Doctoral Program between Claremont Graduate University and San Diego State University.

His doctoral research focused on student engagement and collaboration in online learning environments. Clarke also completed his Masters in Counseling at San Diego State University.

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Meet Our Clinicans

Our expert team of practitioners and researchers develop engaging chat experiences that combine the effectiveness of evidence-based mental health strategies with the responsiveness of AI.

Dr. Elsa Friis, Ph.D.

Dr. Elsa Friis, Ph.D., Msc-GH, is a licensed psychologist, researcher, and behavioral health advocate who specializes in utilizing technology to expand access to youth mental health support.

She received her MS in Global Health and PhD in Clinical psychology from Duke University where she leveraged human-centered design to develop an app to support the implementation of a family therapy intervention in Kenya.

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Dr. Clarke Heyes, Ph.D.

Clarke Heyes, Ph.D. is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in practice for over ten years. He specializes in working with young children and families.

Clarke earned his Ph.D. in Education from the Joint Doctoral Program between Claremont Graduate University and San Diego State University.

His doctoral research focused on student engagement and collaboration in online learning environments. Clarke also completed his Masters in Counseling at San Diego State University.

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Dr. Blanca Jaure, Ph.D.

Violeta 'Blanca' Jaure PhD, LPCC, LADAC has a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University with a specialization in integrated health care.

She has been a therapist in the southwest for over ten years specializing in adolescent mental health. Blanca attained her M.A. in Counseling and Educational Psychology from NMSU in 2008.

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Dr. Guido Entenberg, Ph.D.

Guido Entenberg, PhD, is a mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in working with children, adolescents and their families.

He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Buenos Aires, and received his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Palermo (Argentina).

His doctoral research consisted of studying the use of AI to offer parent training to prevent child disruptive behaviors, and his clinical background has included training in CBT with children and adolescents, treatment of anxiety disorders and mindfulness.

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Dr. Blanca Jaure, Ph.D.

Violeta 'Blanca' Jaure PhD, LPCC, LADAC has a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State University with a specialization in integrated health care.

She has been a therapist in the southwest for over ten years specializing in adolescent mental health. Blanca attained her M.A. in Counseling and Educational Psychology from NMSU in 2008.

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Dr. Guido Entenberg, Ph.D.

Guido Entenberg, PhD, is a mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in working with children, adolescents and their families.

He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Buenos Aires, and received his Ph.D. in psychology from the University of Palermo (Argentina).

His doctoral research consisted of studying the use of AI to offer parent training to prevent child disruptive behaviors, and his clinical background has included training in CBT with children and adolescents, treatment of anxiety disorders and mindfulness.

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