JUSTEN VERNON – CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER & INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGNER (LCSW)

At the intersection of evidence-based psychotherapy and story-driven media, therapeutic tools can transform how individuals process trauma, build resilience, and shape their personal narratives. My approach bridges clinical expertise with interactive storytelling, combining modalities like EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Cinematherapy to demystify mental health care and create engaging, accessible paths to healing.

Holding a Master of Social Work, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential, and a rich background as a documentary producer, game designer, and writer, my career spans outpatient behavioral health clinics, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and innovative digital health labs. Whether facilitating individual and group therapy sessions, developing therapeutic video games for teens, or designing interventions for vulnerable populations, I focus on pairing technical clinical craft with narrative craft to empower individuals and communities to find their path forward.