John Gesumaria

John Gesumaria, LMSW, is a dedicated mental health professional with a diverse background in social work and technology. Currently serving as the Founder of Diffrently since June 2024, John aims to bridge gaps in mental health and society. Concurrently, John holds positions as an Individual & Family Therapist at Turn-Leaf Wellness, IIC Therapist at Brightside Family Services, and School Education Programs Coordinator at NAMI New Jersey. John has previous experience as a Clinical Social Work Intern at RWJBarnabas Health Behavioral Health and as a Social Work Intern at NAMI New Jersey, where significant contributions included leading the launch of the Ending the Silence program. John's academic credentials include a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Kean University. Prior to transitioning to social work, John garnered extensive experience in management and consulting at Protiviti.