professional affiliations
American Psychological Association (APA), Member
APA Division 13 Society of Consulting Psychology
APA Division 46 Society for Media Psychology and Technology
DC Psychological Association, Media & Communications Board Member (2018-2020)
88.5 WAMU Community Council, Member (2018-2023)
Alexis Moreno, PsyD, MS, MA
Founder, Speaker, Psychology Coach, Media & Community Psychologist
Dr. Alexis (she/her) is the founder of our mental health practice Wit and Reason, Producer and Host of Wit & Reason with Dr. Alexis on 96.3 HD DC Radio and Co-Founder of Luna de Honey lifestyle and wellness retreats. She has been a regular psychological expert guest on KDWN 101.5 FM and shared meaningful tips on KNX 1070 News Radio, KABC, NPR's WAMU, and ABC News. Dr. Alexis has been recognized and awarded as the Top Integrative Mental Health & Wellness Doctor throughout the Washington, DC and Los Angeles, California regions and is featured on the TOP Doctors Interviews which are seen on CNN Headline News, MSNBC, Oprah Winfrey Network, BRAVO, and other networks.
Dr. Alexis is passionate about the interplay between mass media communications, culture, & personal factors, which explains her academic pursuits. She has a Doctorate in Clinical-Community Psychology, a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a dual Bachelor of Science in Television Broadcasting and Psychology. The more time she spends researching human behavior and working in communities internationally and across the US, the more she is inspired by the power of systematically addressing personal and social issues via quality media outreach. She started public speaking as a guest health educator in high-risk middle and high schools, provided psychotherapy to children, families, and couples recovering from violence and trauma, and treated adults on parole and in maximum security psychiatric hospitals suffering from severe mental illness. Spending the last 15 years teaching and addressing every personal topic and crisis imaginable has made corporate public speaking and live media communications a breeze. Dr. Alexis approaches every project with collaboratively and works with teams in a respectful, humanistic style.
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Alex Honigman, LICSW, MA
Clinical Director, Speaker, Therapist, & Executive Coach
Alex (he/him) enjoys the relationship between the psyche and society. Having never wanted to pick a side in the nature versus nurture debate he pursued degrees in both Psychology and Sociology and finally a Masters of Social Work with an emphasis on clinical interventions. He has worked as an educator for non-profits and lecturer for Universities. Starting as a therapist for survivors of trauma, moving on to perpetrators and spent significant time as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at a Forensic State Hospital. Alex continues to emphasize culture as a key component to effective therapy and the changing of systems (organizations and businesses). Whether this be through; music, film, tv, art, comics, games, memes or other aspects of popular (or sometimes unpopular) culture. Utilizing an individuals cultural values to make for a more meaningful individualized therapeutic intervention.
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Myra Mae Pelagio
Media Executive Assistant & Support
Myra Mae (she/her) graduated from Mindanao State University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She is a digital marketing freelancer and a social media expert. Myra helps out with our social media content, marketing, and administrative needs. Her passion for learning new skills, design, and traveling is demonstrated in her creative and dedicated work. Myra’s long-term career goals include helping businesses and brands establish social proof and growing professionally in her field.
Avery Crocker
Social Media & ANALYTICS INTERN 2020
Avery (she/her) is a graduate of Kent State University and received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. She has had professional experiences within the Marketing and Communications field and worked as our Social Media and Analytics intern during the summer of 2020. Avery is passionate about music, cooking, and all things health and wellness. Her long-term career goals include working to help people grow their businesses as well as working to spread helpful tools and knowledge regarding health and wellness.
Kajah Watkins
Video Production Intern 2020
Kajah (she/her) is a rising sophomore at Morgan State University studying Multiplatform Production. She hopes to gain experience in video production as much as possible. Kajah aspires to have her own television show that helps the youth broadcast their talents. In her free time she enjoys doing youtube videos (Kajah Morshae), running her two businesses - doing hair & selling accessories (@combedoutbykajah & @got2beeaccessoried), and hanging out with family & friends. You can learn more about Kajah via LinkedIn.
Lalo Moreno, MA
Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Diversity advisor
Lalo (they/them) has worked extensively within the LGBT community since earning a BA in Philosophy and double minor degrees in Pre-Law & Sociology at Mount St. Mary’s University. Back then Lalo took on the role of acting president for the Gay Straight Alliance. Today, Lalo is the Co-Founder of Expanding Identity Development Consulting, ensuring that organizations are utilizing best practices when working with LGBTQ folks. Lalo also works as the Director of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Services (LGBTSS) and Intercultural Programming at Loyola Marymount University, California. Lalo is the advisor of the registered student organization Transcendence which caters to the needs and development of Trans* Non-Binary student populations. They also work extensively with the LGBT Center of Los Angeles, youth education department Lifeworks. Lalo has been training with the Community Action Network out of the LGBT Center, engaging LGBT youth populations in storytelling, resonance building, leadership development, and educational attainment. Needless to say, Lalo loves all things LGBT and education. Lalo hopes to pursue their Ph.D. in Queer Theory ...and maybe if they're feeling ambitious their Law Degree.