Clinical Advisory Board

At ElizaChat, we are committed to providing students with the highest quality, evidence-based mental health support. Our Clinical Advisory Board, comprised of leading experts in psychology, school mental health, and addiction recovery, ensures that our AI-powered platform delivers clinically sound and effective support.

Meet Our Advisors

Jenna McGinnis, PhD, LP, NCSP

Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist

Dr. McGinnis brings extensive expertise in providing mental health care to teens in K-12 public schools. As the Deputy Coordinator of Clinical Training and Supervision at the University of Utah’s Technology in Training, Education, and Consultation (U-TTEC), she oversees the implementation of school-based mental health services throughout the Utah public school system. Her understanding of student challenges and commitment to leveraging technology in mental health care makes her an invaluable asset to our team.

David T. Morgan, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

With experience evaluating and treating over 10,000 clients, Dr. Morgan has gained deep insights into core principles that help individuals reduce stress, improve mental endurance, and increase emotional resilience. His expertise is crucial in shaping ElizaChat’s approach to empowering users with tools to navigate life’s challenges and thrive.

Todd Olson, MSW

Counselor, Founder of Circles of Grace

With over three decades of experience as a highly sought-after counselor, Todd brings a wealth of knowledge in addiction recovery and trauma healing. His innate leadership abilities and extensive experience are crucial in shaping ElizaChat’s approach to supporting students through various challenges.

Kimberly Applewhite, Psy.D

Psychologist at UCEBT, Published Author

Dr. Applewhite specializes in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing (MI) for health-related stressors. Her expertise ensures that ElizaChat provides clinically robust, compassionate support to those facing health-related stress.

Our Commitment

Our Clinical Advisory Board works closely with our development team to:

  1. Ensure all advice and support provided by ElizaChat is clinically sound and evidence-based

  2. Guide the development of new features and capabilities to address the evolving mental health needs of students

  3. Oversee the ethical implementation of AI in mental health support

  4. Provide ongoing evaluation of ElizaChat's effectiveness and impact on student well-being