Mental Health Startups

Valera Health provides virtual mental health care for adults and children, connecting patients with vetted in-house providers who develop personalized, data-driven treatment plans. Each patient is supported by a dedicated care coordinator and care team throughout treatment.

9 investors

Anise Health offers culturally-responsive online therapy and health coaching designed for the Asian American community, matching adults with licensed therapists and certified coaches trained in cultural sensitivity. The telehealth service accepts insurance and is available in seven US states including California, New York, and Texas.

8 investors

Bicycle Health provides treatment and support for opioid use disorder (OUD). The company specializes in addressing substance use disorders through clinical care programs.

8 investors

Cartwheel delivers evidence-based mental health and clinical care services to students and families through partnerships with school districts. The company uses technology to support schools in providing efficient, organized care to their communities.

8 investors

Circles operates an online mental health platform that connects individuals into small peer support groups led by trained facilitators, offering live audio-based group sessions. It focuses on affordable, accessible emotional support for people going through difficult life moments.

8 investors

Daybreak Health provides mental health support services to schools, helping school districts build and manage student mental health programs serving over 1 million students across the U.S. The company supports school leaders in hiring clinicians, delivering care, and measuring impact in youth mental health.

8 investors

Equip provides virtual care and treatment services for eating disorders through a digital platform. The company serves patients and families seeking evidence-based eating disorder treatment.

8 investors

Flowly provides a virtual clinic platform using VR and guided sessions to help employees manage nonstructural pain and related conditions including anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. The offering combines immersive relaxation training, breathwork, support groups, and educational workshops for workplace wellness.

8 investors

LunaJoy is a mental health platform that connects women facing postpartum challenges with mental health providers. The company handles administrative tasks including billing, credentialing, and scheduling while providers deliver care through a flexible remote model integrated with insurance networks.

8 investors

Mindset Health develops hypnotherapy mobile apps that help people manage health conditions through self-hypnosis programs, including Finito for quitting smoking and Nerva for managing IBS. The apps offer structured daily self-hypnosis sessions, educational content, and symptom-management tools aimed at consumers seeking behavior change.

8 investors

Mood is a telehealth service offering mental health care delivered remotely by clinicians. It provides online treatment and consultations for individuals seeking mental health support from home.

8 investors

Mpathic provides red-teaming and model safety evaluation services for conversational AI systems, using a curated network of over 5,000 licensed U.S.-based clinical experts including psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers to surface harms, test for bias and misinformation, and design evaluation frameworks.

8 investors

NOCD provides specialized treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder through live video sessions with OCD-trained therapists and 24/7 in-app support between sessions, using exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy. The service is delivered virtually via the NOCD app and is covered by more than 70 insurance plans.

8 investors

PYM creates clinically-proven supplement products using amino acids and magnesium to support stress management and mental wellness for consumers. The company focuses on preventative mental health through daily nutritional support rather than reactive solutions.

8 investors

Sensate is a wearable device that uses low-frequency sound waves and audio soundscapes to stimulate the vagus nerve and help regulate the nervous system for stress relief, anxiety management, and improved sleep. The product serves consumers seeking non-pharmaceutical stress management and sleep improvement tools.

8 investors

Sober Side Kick is a 24/7 peer support platform for people in recovery from substance use, providing anonymous community access on mobile with algorithmic matching to connect users with peers who understand their experience.

8 investors

Teladoc Health operates a virtual care platform connecting patients with care providers for medical care, mental health, and chronic disease management services. The company serves health plans, employers, and hospital systems across the United States.

8 investors

Alma provides practice management and insurance billing software solutions for behavioral health providers, helping them manage sessions and payments. The platform targets independent and group mental health clinics through streamlined insured client billing.

7 investors

Aura is a wellness app used by over 7 million people to support emotional wellbeing and sleep, with an offering for teams that provides partnership and bulk discount arrangements for employers.

7 investors

Birches Health provides confidential virtual treatment for people struggling with gambling, sports betting, or trading addictions. Its clinical program was designed by specialists in gambling-specific care and delivers personalized treatment remotely.

7 investors

Blue Fever is a social platform designed for young people to express themselves and find mental health support through private AI conversations, group journaling, and peer support communities. The app helps teens navigate mental health challenges by creating a safe, moderated space that prioritizes emotional relevance and positive peer connection.

7 investors

Breathwrk develops breathing technology to promote wellness. The company serves individuals seeking breath-based wellness interventions.

7 investors

Clarity Pediatrics provides evidence-based telehealth care for pediatric ADHD and anxiety, partnering with insurance providers to make care accessible to families. The practice serves children and families across California and Texas through clinician-led treatment aligned with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.

7 investors

Finni matches families and children with autism spectrum disorder with ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy providers in their local area. The platform serves as a marketplace connecting patients with licensed care providers and works with insurance to make therapy accessible.

7 investors