OUR EXPERTS
No one can climb the mountain for you but, Chimney Trail’s guides are with you every step of the way.
There’s nothing more personal than our own mental health journey. Anxiety and depression are like waves we surf in our own way, on our own time. No one can live these symptoms for you but, with Chimney Trail’s experts in your corner, you can learn to manage them and thrive! Experience anxieties and depressions as they come and go. Treat them like rainy days on a long hike, rather than a set of conditions that will always be. Stick with us and learn about the ten most common cognitive distortions that cloud your thinking. We’ll give you the power to take COMMAND of your own thoughts and intention!
CDR Matthew Brown, USNR
"Everyone of us is Captain of our own action, intention, feelings, and thoughts. Let's use the best tools we can to THINK BETTER".
Matthew Brown is a Commander in the US Navy Reserve, Veteran Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, and Chief Executive Officer of Chimney Trail Health.
Prior to founding Chimney Trail, Matt was Commanding Officer of the US Navy warship, USS SCOUT and was a senior innovation advisor for Naval Special Warfare's SEAL Team 17.
During his time in service, he saw first-hand the need for a system of delivering preventive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy training in an accessible, memorable way.
The challenges he saw in military life inspired him to collaborate with the world's top mental healthcare experts.
With input from Johns Hopkins, Stanford, Harvard, University of South Dakota, University of Maryland, Brown, and UPenn; Matt and his team developed a prevention-first curriculum of CBT training for all ages.
He aims to push back the tide of destructive anxiety and depression by teaching the principles of CBT and providing instruction on how to apply it in our lives.
Put the best to work for you and those in your charge
Normally, to benefit from world-class mental healthcare, you’d have to self identify as being in need of such care. Normally, you’d have to wait until your symptoms of anxiety and depression reached destructive levels.
Then, you’d schedule an appointment with your primary care physician. They would conduct a basic “mental health assessment” and would refer you to a licensed psychiatrist. If in need of medication, you’d start there. You’d then be referred to a psychologist who would introduce you to the principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
At Chimney Trail Health, we believe an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You shouldn’t have to have a “prescription” to build the very healthiest version of your own mind.
Chimney Trail’s Waypoint Kits bring the lessons taught in CBT straight to your doorstep.
Chimney Trail Health’s experts comes from America’s top research universities and clinical practice. They build the activities and you proactively improve your own mental health and well-being!
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We work with the very best doctors from top research universities to develop, study, and refine our content. You benefit from the very BEST clinical expertise the world has to offer.
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The military has its own language and culture. It's hard to find a solution for military challenges that is truly "Commercial off-the-shelf". Here at Chimney Trail Health, we're making that a reality. We have a DEEP understanding of unique military challenges and have developed a product that's easily adopted by our force but, just as applicable to Fortune 500 companies and beyond!
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Our product development team includes founders and CEOs of highly successful subscription box companies, athletic brands, and education companies. Their combined experience ensures you're not just "getting some gear" but are instead, making memories and learning core mental health lessons that will last a lifetime.
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None of this matters if we can't DELIVER. To make sure you have the best possible experience, we've partnered with local and international fulfillment centers to guarantee you get your Waypoint Kits on a predictable, repeatable schedule. A HUGE part of CBT is making sure you're consistent in your effort. Chimney Trail Health will do our part to make that happen!
“At Chimney Trail, we believe an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. You shouldn’t have to have a “prescription” to build the very healthiest version of your own mind.”
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Our Trail Guides
Chimney Trail's management team and clinical advisors vet every Waypoint Kit to guarantee scientific rigor and maximize FUN. Chimney Trail makes our nation's heroes feel like sponsored athletes. Our motto is "LIVE FOR YOUR COUNTRY" and we bring it to life by creating value that truly honors our veterans' sacrifices.
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Executive | Matthew Brown
CDR Matthew Brown is a former Captain of USS SCOUT, Senior Advisor on SEAL Team 17, and Veteran Fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution.
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Clinical | Leah Blain
Dr. Leah Blain is a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about prevention, evidence based strategies, and implementation. She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and completed her internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the VA Maryland Healthcare System, receiving expert training and supervision in cognitive behavioral therapies for a range of post-traumatic sequelae. She current directs the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at The University of Pennsylvania, where she leads an expert team of behavioral health clinicians and professionals serving veterans, service members, and their families. Prior to launching the Cohen Clinic in 2016, Dr. Blain served as a Director of Behavioral Health at Chase Brexton Health Care, where she opened the Columbia Center Behavioral Health Clinic and oversaw the implementation of measurement-based care and primary care mental health integration services. She previously served as a Project Director on four federally funded clinical trials and as principal investigator of a pilot trial using Motivation Interviewing to augment CPT. An expert in trauma recovery, Dr. Blain’s clinical work focuses on PTSD, depression, guilt, and anger, in her work with survivors of interpersonal violence and combat.
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Product | Brad Markey
Brad Markey is a former pitcher with the Cubs, Reds, and Tigers. He's also the founder of consumer product brands; GlareBlockers and Akoben.
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Research | Lindsay Orchowski
Dr. Lindsay Orchowski is a professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University who specializes in longitudinal studies of risk and harmful behaviors within communities.
When you introduce Chimney Trail Health to your command, you’re receiving top care from the best experts in the world.
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