Subject Matter Experts
Media & Speaking Engagements
Wit & Reason provides on-air-ready psychological expertise for interviews, panels, and public-facing conversations where accuracy, clarity, and relevance matter.
We support producers, media teams, and event organizers who need credible insight without jargon, sensationalism, or oversimplification. Our work translates behavioral science into clear, usable perspective for real audiences and real deadlines.
Our experts appear across news, podcasts, television, radio, live events, and digital platforms, offering informed commentary on human behavior, leadership, and mental health in real-world contexts.
Media Expertise
We provide:
Guest interviews and expert commentary on mental health, culture, leadership, and human behavior
Subject matter expertise for producers covering wellness, trauma, entertainment, neurodiversity, workplace dynamics, and decision-making
On-camera analysis and feature segments for television, streaming, and branded content
Editorial briefings and background consultations for journalists and creative teams who need accurate psychological context
Live and recorded speaking engagements for conferences, organizations, and public forums
What You Can Expect
Clear, quotable, and audience-appropriate insight
Fast turnaround and professional media readiness
Context-aware analysis that respects format, audience, and constraints
Experts who understand production timelines and public scrutiny
Topics We Cover
Mental Health & Human Behavior
Stress, emotion, and identity in daily life and high-pressure environments
How mental health shows up at work, at home, and in public roles
Practical understanding without clinical framing
Relationships & Social Dynamics
Communication, boundaries, and conflict under strain
Power dynamics in families, partnerships, and teams
How relationships shift under visibility and pressure
Performance, Creativity & Visibility
Psychological demands of being seen, evaluated, and relied upon
Creativity, leadership, and confidence under scrutiny
Sustaining performance in high-exposure roles
Workplace Culture & Organizational Risk
Leadership decisions that shape safety, trust, and accountability
Burnout, escalation, and preventable harm in systems
How culture supports or undermines people under pressure
Science, Society & Human Behavior
Behavioral science applied to real-world challenges
Technology, media, and their psychological impact
Collective stress, belief systems, and human behavior
Decision-Making Under Pressure
Judgment errors when time is limited and stakes are high
Cognitive overload and decision fatigue
Group dynamics and escalation patterns
Restoring clarity after disruption or crisis
Book Wit & Reason
For speaking engagements, advisory support, media commentary, or on-site consultation, contact our team directly.
Email: info@witandreason.com
Phone: 771-240-2713
Wit & Reason provides psychological expertise for productions, organizations, and media projects navigating human behavior, mental health considerations, and high-visibility decisions.
Dr. Alexis Explains Addiction Treatments and Tips for Families
Dr. Alexis joins Dr. Kristen Willeumier and Jay Bildstein on CYInterview to explain the nature of addiction and treatment. Click here to get access to the full 30+ minute segment.
On the Red Carpet for Didi Hirsch's Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards
Dr. Alexis was wearing multiple hats as an interviewer and interviewee on the Didi Hirsch Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards red carpet at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, CA.
Mental Health Media Outreach 2019
Mental Health Media Outreach 2019
Wit & Reason founder, Dr. Alexis Moreno, has been active in raising awareness and promoting mental health and wellness across multi-media platforms! Click here to take a look at what psychologist Dr. Alexis has been up to in media outreach.
Renowned Psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno discusses mental health as it relates to opioid addiction
Renowned Psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno discusses mental health as it relates to opioid addiction
DELMARVA– Mental health and wellness is a topic that is popping up more and more nowadays in conversation as many people strive to break the stigma.
Dr. Alexis Moreno is a consulting psychologist and is no stranger to the media realm. Dr. Moreno currently hosts her own radio show in Washington DC radio show called “Wit and Reason with Dr. Alexis” as well as guest speaking and being involved with various media organizations.
On Good Morning Delmarva, we dove into the opioid crisis and the rising issue of addiction. Dr. Moreno says that many times there is a stigma that comes with opioid use, where some see it as being more acceptable if in a tablet form. Regardless of the reason for starting, whether prescribed or personal choice, tolerance can build up and that is when addiction takes hold. Link to Video
2019 Woman of Vision Award
2019 Woman of Vision Award
Dr. Alexis Moreno receives the 2019 Woman of Vision Award from Somerset Wellness Center on April 9, 2019. She is also launching a fun and personable Healthy Aging Webinar for Somerset Wellness Center members that takes a biopsychosical approach to promoting healthy lifestyle habits to support members’ ability to lead independent lives.
“It has been a lot of fun creating an interactive webinar for Somerset Wellness Center members. I am proud to be contributing to the community’s health and wellness education and proactive lifestyle change. I’m truly honored to be accepting the 2019 Woman of Vision Award from the Somerset Wellness Center in Somerset county Maryland! Thank you so much!” - Dr. Alexis Moreno
Dr. Alexis Takes a Value-Based Approach in Encouraging Public Radio Donations
Dr. Alexis Takes a Value-Based Approach in Encouraging Public Radio Donations
As a Community Council Member for NPR’s local public radio station, WAMU 88.5 FM, Dr. Alexis recorded her member testimonial for WAMU’s March 2019 on-air campaign. Dr. Alexis responded to interview questions about how and why she listens to WAMU, her listening routine and her reasons for listening. She also provided concise responses about how and why she chose to become a member of WAMU, what motivated her to donate, and what she would say to a friend to encourage them to become a supporting member of the station.
Dr. Alexis reflected on her role as a Community and Media Psychologist. She used the opportunity to promote and model value-based living (making decisions based on core beliefs and true personal values). Dr. Alexis shared one of her core values - freedom and more specifically, freedom of press.
On Air! Wit & Reason with Dr. Alexis Moreno
On Air! Wit & Reason with Dr. Alexis Moreno
Wit and Reason hosted by psychologist Dr. Alexis Moreno brings her expertise to provide smart and practical explanations for human behavior. Interviewing diverse health experts regarding today’s ever evolving life and culture, DC’s own will be asking questions on anything from love to hardships. Listen in and bring a little bit of positive mental health to your day.
Dr. Alexis Moreno is dedicated to her true passion, turning social science and research into information and practice that is relatable, accessible, and useful to the public. Alexis began her career in journalism and television broadcasting. She decided to pursue her doctorate in Clinical Community Psychology to learn and publicize the principles, knowledge, and skills ideal for a healthy life. She is now the founder of Wit + Reason, a consulting practice for the creative community, where she collaborates with artists, writers, producers, directors, and journalists to apply psychological principles and research to all places and spaces. Making positive mental health part of everyday life.