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Our Story

We were in a youth mental health epidemic before the pandemic. Worldwide, it’s gotten worse in the years since.

We believe that stress or anxiety should not be a main character in any student’s story.

College should be a time of hope, discovery, and growth.

Our team is on a mission is to create mental health solutions that meet college students where they’re at–online.

Why do we do what we do? We believe that light dispels darkness, wounds can be healed, pain can shape purpose, and love conquers all.

Whether you’re here to support your own mental health or to support someone else… welcome.

Our Story

We were in a youth mental health epidemic before the pandemic. Worldwide, it’s gotten worse in the years since.

We believe that stress or anxiety should not be a main character in any student’s story.

College should be a time of hope, discovery, and growth.

Our team is on a mission is to create mental health solutions that meet students where they’re at–online.

Why do we do what we do? We believe that light dispels darkness, wounds can be healed, pain can shape purpose, and love conquers all.

Whether you are here to support your own mental health or support someone else… welcome.

“There is growing concern about the state of mental health among young people around the world.

That concern is clearly justified.”

– UNICEF Changing Childhood Project (2021)

“There is growing concern about the state of mental health among young people around the world.

That concern is clearly justified.”

– UNICEF Changing Childhood Project (2021)

It’s unacceptable to us that worldwide:

1 out of 4 young people are experiencing depression
1 out of 5 young people are experiencing anxiety
More than 20% of young people have considered suicide

It’s unacceptable to us that worldwide…

1 out of 4 young people are experiencing depression
1 out of 5 young people are experiencing anxiety
More than 20% of young people have considered suicide

…and the barriers to mental health care are many, including:

The Mental Health System

  • Waiting lists that last months or years
  • Health insurance nightmares that exacerbate emotional pain and frustration
  • A broken system that makes things worse rather than better

Poor Quality of Services

  • A lack of youth-friendly providers with specialized training
  • A disconnect between clinical research and what actually happens in therapy
  • Too little focus on prevention and whole-person health

Student Discomfort

  • Students may feel uncomfortable or awkward talking to someone
  • Social anxiety can interfere with participating in appointments
  • Students above 18 may be required to schedule appointments or sign paperwork, without knowing how to do so

Sources: Racine, McArthur, Cooke, et al. (2021); Pappas, S. (2023); Lovero, Dos Santos, Come, et al. (2023)

…and the barriers to mental health care are many, including:

The Mental Health System

  • Waiting lists that last months or years
  • Health insurance nightmares that exacerbate emotional pain and frustration
  • A broken system that makes things worse rather than better

Poor Quality Of Services

  • A lack of youth-friendly providers with specialized training
  • A disconnect between clinical research and what actually happens in therapy
  • Too little focus on prevention and whole-person health

Student Discomfort

  • Students may feel uncomfortable or awkward talking to someone
  • Social anxiety can interfere with participating in appointments
  • Students above 18 may be required to schedule appointments or sign paperwork, without knowing how to do so

Sources: Racine, McArthur, Cooke, et al. (2021); Pappas, S. (2023); Lovero, Dos Santos, Come, et al. (2023)

Our Team

Dr. Jackie Parke

CO-FOUNDER

Dr. Parke is a licensed psychologist who specializes in serving students.

She completed her internship and fellowship training at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Since 2005, she has spent thousands of hours directly serving youth as their therapist, including in her private practice.

She also has ten years of teaching experience as a psychology professor.

Dr. Parke has enjoyed serving students from all walks of life who have a diversity of backgrounds, identities, and worldviews.

She has served refugees in the U.S. as well as internationally in Thailand, the Syrian/Turkish border, Germany, Greece, and Lebanon.

Rob Parke

CO-FOUNDER

Rob is an educator who takes great joy in helping students discover the connection between technology and their own passions in life.

Since 2012, he has been a professor in technology and applied computing at the University of Southern California (USC).

He teaches courses related to electronics, internet-enabled devices, and introductory programming.

As a wheelchair user, Rob is deeply committed to inclusion and access for all, especially in education and in technology, which he supports within USC and beyond.

Outside of teaching, Rob’s lifelong love of technology has led him to work in software development, information technology, web design, audio engineering, digital media, film / TV post-production, and acting.

Our Team

Dr. Jackie Parke

CO-FOUNDER

Dr. Parke is a licensed psychologist who specializes in serving students. She completed her internship and fellowship training at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Since 2005, she has spent thousands of hours directly serving youth as their therapist, including in her private practice. She also has ten years of teaching experience as a psychology professor.

Dr. Parke has enjoyed serving students from all walks of life who have a diversity of backgrounds, identities, and worldviews.

She has served refugees in the U.S. as well as internationally in Thailand, the Syrian/Turkish border, Germany, Greece, and Lebanon.

Rob Parke

CO-FOUNDER

Rob is an educator who takes great joy in helping students discover the connection between technology and their own passions in life.

Since 2012, he has been a professor in technology and applied computing at the University of Southern California (USC).

He teaches courses related to electronics, internet-enabled devices, and introductory programming.

As a wheelchair user, Rob is deeply committed to inclusion and access for all, especially in education and in technology, which he supports within USC and beyond.

Outside of teaching, Rob’s lifelong love of technology has led him to work in software development, information technology, web design, audio engineering, digital media, film / TV post-production, and acting.

Our Core Values

Love

We love people in mutual and tangible ways

Presence

We practice being present with people so they are heard, seen, and known

Learning

We allow our lifelong learning to be multiplied for the empowerment of others

Generosity

We steward resources to uplift others with dignity and respect

Margins

We care more for people on the margins than we care about our profit margin

Our Core Values

Love

We love people in mutual and tangible ways

Presence

We practice being present with people so they are heard, seen, and known

Learning

We allow our lifelong learning to be multiplied for the empowerment of others

Generosity

We steward resources to uplift others with dignity and respect

Margins

We care more for people on the margins than we care about our profit margin

Giving Back To Support Youth Mental Health

We donate 10% of profits to organizations supporting youth globally.

Some of the causes we care most about include:

  • gun violence prevention
  • food and housing insecurity
  • families living in war-torn regions

Giving Back To Support Youth Mental Health

We give 10% of profits to organizations supporting youth mental health globally.

Some of the cause we care most about include:

  • gun violence prevention
  • food and housing insecurity
  • families living in war-torn regions