Catholic HD: Human Development Rooted in Truth
Connecting Catholic families with vetted, authentically Catholic counselors. Where clinical excellence meets the fullness of the Faith.
Support the LaunchThe Struggle is Real
Meet Jim. He is a father of four who just moved to a new area. He's formed some connections in the community and at his new parish, but he's finding it frustratingly difficult to find reliably Catholic counseling services for his daughter.
His options are stark:
- Wait months until he stumbles upon the right counselor.
- Engage with a service that advertises as generically "Christian" and hope for the best.
- Send her to a secular therapist who may actively undermine her faith.
In minutes, he can search for local, fully vetted, authentically Catholic counselors, see their credentials, read client reviews, and even schedule an introductory call.
Advisory Leadership
Guided by decades of experience in business, clinical care, and cultural transformation.
[Your Name]
Founder & Lead CounselorA Catholic counselor with over 10 years of experience. Former Director of Archangel Catholic Counseling. Passionate about integrating Thomistic anthropology with modern psychology to heal the whole person.
Gellert Dornay
Advisory LeadershipBuilt two companies from startup to national and international presence. Guided by principles of serving customers and community while fostering human flourishing.
Dr. Jimmy Langley
Principal Senior PsychologistPioneer in Catholic Counseling, founded St. Raphael Counseling (2009). Merged with Catholic Charities of Denver (2018) to steer their program toward authentic Catholic practice.
Thomas Yep
Strategic InvestorInvesting in culturally-impactful entrepreneurship with an inspired vision and virtuous people. Background in funding Catholic startups. Dedicated to transforming culture.
Operations & Execution
The team responsible for building the platform, managing operations, ensuring compliance, and scaling nationally.
John Bucy
Lead EngineerProven track record with 3 startups and decades of experience building commercial web, bot, and mobile applications. Managed Microsoft's Cortana Third Party Skills program. Built and managed development teams that deployed software to millions.
David Betz
Head of Analytics & OperationsExpertise in Amazon analytics and innovative solutions in Finance, Operations, and IT. Proven track record using technology to consolidate data and provide consistent analytics that drive business objectives.
Tyler Cline
Practice Operations ManagerCareer in startups and Catholic non-profits, including FOCUS. Served as Practice Manager for Archangel Catholic Counseling (2024), collaborating on its launch. Brings deep operational experience.
Michael d'Esterre
Director of Compliance & ExpansionDirector at Archangel Catholic, PLLC. Nearly 15 years in private Catholic counseling. Expert in building out offices across multiple states, managing complex licensure requirements, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.
It Started With a Rose
Years ago, the night before Valentine's Day at a private Catholic college, a group of students taped condoms to the doors of the women's dorm. I was disgusted. I bought 24 roses with my own money and placed one on every other door with a note: "You are worth waiting for."
The following year, I brought this to the Knights of Columbus. They funded every door. Because of the Knights, we were able to light a small candle to combat the culture of darkness.
I am reaching out to you again—not just as a fellow Catholic, but as a counselor who has spent over a decade in the therapy room. I have witnessed the profound transformation that happens when faith is given its rightful place in healing. I have also seen the deep harm caused when Catholic clients are treated by counselors who undermine their beliefs.
Our 5-Year Vision
Vetted Counselors
200–600 fully vetted Catholic counselors covering all 50 states.
Scholarships
Full scholarships for priests, seminarians, and religious.
Life & Safety
A dedicated Catholic Abortion & Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Knight's Partnership
Exclusive benefits and recognition for the Knights of Columbus.
Stand in the Breach
Your grant of $500–$1,000 will directly fund the launch of this critical infrastructure.
Choose Your Grant Amount
Every dollar goes toward building the platform and training counselors.
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Our Commitment: Scholarships for priests • Suicide prevention hotline • Founding Partner recognition in Columbia Magazine