Non-Profit Information
Why a non-profit?
Psychology for Geeks aims to create a safe space for everyone. We want to increase understanding of mental health and the geek community online and in various communities throughout central California. Knowing that many communities lack resources and access to mental health services, we want to provide free psychoeducation and other community events to build supportive communities.
We are a 501 (c) (3) and we are eligible to receive tax-deductible donations.
You can check out our community programs below. If you want to join the Psychology for Geeks community, follow us on our socials, become part of our R&R Guild, and share our content with others. You can also contact us to volunteer for our in-person community events.
Mission Statement
Create a safe space for everyone, including geeks, nerds, misfits, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and immigrants.
Provide quality psychoeducational services in an inclusive environment to help reduce the stigma in the mental health field.
Educate mental health providers on the geek community and how to use geek topics in therapy.
Here is how you can join the community...
There are many ways in which you can support the Psychology for Geeks. You can join our R&R guild and our social media community. Subscribing to our Twitch and YouTube can also help us raise funds to help pay for the materials needed of thements. Linking, sharing, and commenting on our social media can also aid in reaching out to more geeks/nerds and anyone who may find our content helpful.
Donate
The goal of the Reframe and Re-enchant Guild is to help raise funds to provide free/reduce cost psychoeducation activities for underserved communites through the lens of geek culture.
We have 3 different guild groups available on Patreon for your convenience. each group includes membership to the R&R Guild. Depending on the group you will also help provide arts and crafts supplies or books to children/teens in underserved communities in central California. You will also have access to exclusively monthly streams.
Check out the Patreon here!
Psychology for Geeks Board Members
Chair/Executive Director
Dr. Elizabeth Sanchez Arvizu
I am the daughter of two Mexican immigrants. I made a point of traveling to as many places as possible to learn as much as possible. My education journey took me from a town in the middle of nowhere, Mexico -> town in the middle of nowhere in California -> UC Merced -> Rome, Italy -> UCM -> Hong Kong University ->Alliant International Univerisity, San Diego.
In my travels, I learned about many different cultures, which helped me understand how culture impacts us, our mental health, and our everyday life.
I obtained my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and I have worked in a variety of settings and ages. I love working with children/adolescents. I am an all-inclusive therapist passionate about using pop culture in sessions. I want to create a safe space for everyone, including immigrants, geeks, LGBTQ+, and marginalized communities.
If used carefully, the media and social media, by extension, can be a great medium to help us with our mental health. I created this nonprofit organization to build a community of geeks and therapists working together to improve our mental health.
I believe it's important to address a person's culture in therapy, which includes geek culture. Whenever I make a reference to a movie or show in therapy, I notice an increase in the client's interest and enjoyment.
Therapy can be a difficult process because we are discussing painful experiences, that we may have been avoiding for years.
There is no reason why therapy needs to be boring. When a therapist incorporates what the client is passionate about in the therapy session the client feels more comfortable, interested, and willing to actively participate in the session.
Geek culture is part of my identity. Immersing myself in the world of fiction allowed me to bond with my brothers, make new friends, and overcome challenges. In many ways, it made my life exciting and fun. I want to share that with others through this website and my social media.
Secretary
Eunice Kung, MA, CCLS
Hi! I’m Eunice, the secretary for psychology for geeks! In my free time, I love to hang out with my dog, Bailey, try a new dessert recipe, & watch all the Disney movies!
As a healthcare employee, I see the importance and positive impact mental health support has on patients and families. I think Psychology for Geeks is a cool way to incorporate anime/ character themes into educating about mental health! The reason I joined Psychology for geeks is the hope to bring more awareness of mental health opportunities and continue educating others about the importance of mental health.
Treasurer
Megan Chan, MBA
Hi there! I'm Megan, a self-proclaimed aficionado of all things cozy and entertaining. You'll often find me engrossed in a captivating board game, chuckling at stand-up comedy specials, or diving into the intricate worlds of webtoons. My downtime is spent binge-watching TV shows, with a particular penchant for Doctor Who, Supernatural, Haikyu, Harley Quinn, Friends, and Harry Potter—each offering its own unique escape into fantastical realms.
Beyond my hobbies, I hold a strong belief in the importance of mental health. I advocate for the recognition that mental well-being is as vital as physical health, resonating with the idea that self-awareness and growth are essential for personal fulfillment. I firmly believe that seeking professional guidance isn't about relinquishing control but rather about equipping oneself with tools and insights to navigate life's complexities independently. Let's embrace the journey of self-improvement together, fostering a culture of understanding and support.
Board Member
Dorcas Chang
Professionally, I am a youth director and a student in counseling. Personally, I am a daughter, an only child of an immigrant and a refugee, and a griever of my mother. And if you really get to know me, you will discover that I am a little too obsessed with the color lavender, should probably cut back on the caffeine, and will usually opt for shows and movies with subtitles. But what I want you to know is that I am constantly learning, often stumbling, but hopefully growing every time in the most painful lessons, on how to love myself and others like how Jesus would. The world is full of all kinds of sufferings, but I hope there can be breakthroughs for even the most excruciating and impossible ones. “The darkest hour is just before the dawn.” As a mental health advocate, I hope to encourage and challenge those around me to be more compassionate to themselves and others when their mental health is suffering, and to never give up when it comes to pursuing better mental health for ourselves, each other, and the future generation.
P.S. I geek out on Kdramas.
Board Member
David Sanchez Arvizu
I'm David Sanchez Arvizu. Hecho en Mexico and raised in California, I am interested in D&D, Warhammer 40K, VTubers, One Piece, Video essays, and probably something else I forgotexciting.
Living with ADHD makes it hard to like something consistently, but it's always interesting... Learning about my ADHD made me realize that people suck at teaching in a fun and interesting way. It pains me to learn how we are "supposed to," so infusing my favorite subject into understanding this has made my life easier.
"Learn what it means to love yourself"
Psychology for Geeks Mascots!
Canelo
Bailey
Luna
Cozmo
Donate!
Psychology for Geeks is a 501 (c) (3) and we are eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. If you would like to give us a donation and receive a receipt for your taxes please contact us at admin@psychologyforgeeks.com and we can arrange that.
For your convenience, we have set up multiple ways to accept donations. We are equipped to get one-time or monthly donations.
You can help the aims of Psychology for Geeks by donating any amount via PayPal. If you do not have a PayPal account you can send your donations via Venmo.
You can also join our Reframe and Reenchant Guild on Patreon by donating monthly and accessing special perks. There are three different tiers each with special perks that will grow as Psychology for Geeks grows. Check out the different tiers and choose the one that's right for you!
Venmo (coming soon!)