Our Team
The clinicians at Nerd Adventure Therapy 20 employ evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Role-Play Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy, among other methodologies that are specific to each clinician.
Jamaal Simmons, MSW, LCSW-C (He/Him)
Jamaal is a licensed clinical social worker, clinical supervisor, author, and founder of Simmons Mental Health LLC. He specializes in working with adolescents and adults navigating ADHD, executive functioning challenges, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction recovery, and major life transitions.
As both a therapist and lifelong gamer, Jamaal is passionate about helping clients discover practical strategies that work with their brains rather than against them. His approach combines evidence-based therapy, executive functioning skill development, and gaming-inspired concepts to help clients build confidence, structure, and momentum in everyday life.
At NAT20, Jamaal contributes expertise in ADHD, neurodiversity, clinical supervision, and the therapeutic applications of gaming. He is currently developing executive-functioning groups designed to help participants strengthen skills such as task initiation, organization, working memory, emotional regulation, and sustained attention in an engaging, supportive environment.
Jamaal is also the author of ADHD Life Skills 101, a practical guide designed to help individuals, families, and professionals better understand ADHD and develop effective strategies for success.
His mission is simple: help people stop feeling stuck, understand how their minds work, and build lives that fit who they are.
Book Information: https://my.linkpod.site/adhdlifeskills101
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Jamaal Simmons, MSW, CAIMPH, CMIP, LCSW-C
Founder of Simmons Mental Health LLC
"Healing built for chaos. Peace built for us."
Mo Czubba They/TheM
Mo is a graduate student at Salisbury University in the final year of their MSW with a specialization in Social Change and Leadership. They're currently interning at the Field Office for the university, developing written material and program proposals, among other projects. At NAT20, Mo facilitates therapeutically-applied tabletop role-playing games and acts as a researcher, writer, and presenter for the organization at various conventions and events. Mo is passionate about human rights policy advocacy and community organizing.
They also hold a seat on their local Citizens Advisory Committee for the AACPS Board of Education as the Policy Representative. They hope to leverage their education and experience to advocate for meaningful legislative progress for social welfare programs at the State and Federal level. In their free time, Mo writes essays and zines on their Substack that focus on public education around government functions and civic engagement, as well as lessons to be learned from popular media regarding social commentary and revolutionary change.
“I strive to integrate a holistic approach that considers the broader social and cultural contexts of our lives. My practices prioritize equity and human rights, with a focus on understanding the impact of societal systems on personal well-being. I aim to create a supportive space where clients can explore their experiences in a way that fosters empowerment and growth, while also recognizing the need for broader social change. My values are shaped by a commitment to social justice, ensuring that therapy is not just about individual healing, but also about navigating and challenging larger systems of power and inequality.”
Charlene MacPherson, LCSW-C She/Her
Charlene received her MSW from the University of Maryland School of Social Work and currently has 15+ years of experience practicing in the mental health field. She has been licensed since 2010, and also maintains a double certification as a Therapeutic Game Master from both Geek Therapeutics and Game to Grow.
