Redefining Mental Healthcare

The Psykhd team is revolutionizing online mental healthcare, delivering a new standard of modernized treatments.

Psykhd's Approach

Patient-Centric

“The patient is at the center of everything we do.”
At Psykhd, our primary focus is on the individual needs and well-being of our patients. We strive to provide personalized care and exceptional support, empowering you to take control of your mental health journey.

Accessible
& Convenient

“Breaking barriers to bring mental healthcare directly to you.”
We believe that everyone deserves convenient access to professional healthcare services. Our platform enables seamless connections between patients and medical experts, eliminating barriers and prioritizing flexibility.

Private & Secure

“Trust is the cornerstone of our relationships.”
Maintaining the confidentiality of our patients' information is of utmost importance to us. We employ end-to-end encryption and adhere to strict data protection regulations to ensure your information is secure and private.

Our Team

Michael Watson

Founder & CEO

Michael is Business Professional and Mental Health Advocate with a degree from Vanderbilt and a MBA from Fordham University. He is 2x entrepreneur with a focus on social impact and sustainability. Michael is on a mission to help others expand their human potential by forging a path for innovative mental healthcare.

Dr. Stephanie Washburn

COO

Stephanie Washburn, PhD is a Neuroscientist and Psychedelic Science Advocate with a PhD in Psychology from Texas A & M. She is an experienced clinical research/medical affairs professional with proven ability to bring products to market, facilitate communication of key clinical study results, and promote successful physician relations in assigned territory.

Dr. Kristel Carrington

CMO

Kristel Carrington is a board-certified psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and psychopharmacologist with degrees in Neuroscience from Columbia and an MD from Yale. She specializes in treating a range of mental health disorders using evidence-based, patient-focused methods.

Erik Kallenbach

CTO

Erik is a passionate Data Scientist, with a degrees from Carnegie Mellon, MS from Berkeley and MBA from Columbia University. Published in Computational Chemistry, Erik believes AI gives us the power to understand complex phenomena through the workings of the human brain, building complex Ai models and designing the best process.

Gianni Luisi

Head of Community Affairs  

Gianni is a licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach, with a degree in Psychology  from University of Texas and MSW from University of Houston. She has spent most of her career assisting underserved communities and has expertise in navigating depression and trauma.

Dr. Greg Fonzo

Board of Advisors

Greg Fonzo, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and co-director of the Center for Psychedelic Research and Therapy at Dell Medical School. He is also a courtesy assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin.

By the numbers

1/5

1 in 5 US adults experienced Mental Illness in 2023.

52.8%

52.8% of individuals with Mental Illness don't receive any form of treatment.

164m

164 million Americans live in Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas.