Therapeutic + Applied Geek + Gaming Summit

Meet our Presenters

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Jonathan Ryan

license professional counselor, Ellie Mental Health

Gisela Pungello she/ella

Patient Navigator

Taylor Roberts M.S.

NMSU

Christine Penguino

LCSW

Kaitlyn Niederstadt

Center for BrainHealth

Kate Shannon

Connections Creative Arts Therapy

Dr. Lucas Harrington

Subject matter expert, Social Cipher

Catherine Richardson MPGS (she/her)

Founder, Geek Mental Wellbeing

Matt Oliver M.S.

Crisis Clinician, Beth Israel Lahey Health

Andrew Amaya-Shaw (he/him/his)

University of New Orleans

Noelle Filoteo Young

Christopher Agnew

Megan Connell PsyD, ABPP

Joe Lasley PhD

Kristy Allen MFA

Devon Youngbird B.A.

Lucy Stevens

Melinda Layden M.Ed.

Victori Harvey SSW

Heroes Hall DMs

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Events

TAGGS Arcade (Preview Night)

April 04, 2025, 12:00 AM

Yoga For The Clinician: Self-Care and Movement (Preview Night)

April 04, 2025, 12:00 AM

Rooted in Self, Branching into the Future: The Wellness Tree Art Experiential (Preview Night)

April 04, 2025, 01:00 AM

TAGGS Arcade (Preview Night)

April 04, 2025, 01:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

April 04, 2025, 04:40 PM

Minis in the Sand Tray

April 04, 2025, 05:00 PM

What My Cutie Mark is Telling Me: An ACT Exploration of Values through My Little Pony

April 04, 2025, 05:00 PM

I Just Want to Talk About CLAMP: A Look at Liberator Psychological Modalities

April 04, 2025, 06:45 PM

I Know Your Language, Let’s Talk About Life

April 04, 2025, 06:45 PM

Networking Event

April 04, 2025, 08:30 PM

Anime and Youth: Understanding its Impact on Adolescent Perceptions of Sexual Behavior

April 04, 2025, 09:30 PM

Supporting Mental Health & Personal Safety in Streamers & Content Creators

April 04, 2025, 09:30 PM

Journeying Through Grief: Lessons from Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker

April 04, 2025, 11:15 PM

Return of the Therapist-Psychiatrist Alliance! Use psychotherapy force powers when discussing medications in psychotherapy to enhance patient engagement in psychiatric treatment.

April 04, 2025, 11:15 PM