Healwise is on a mission to make mental health support easier to find and afford in the U.S.
We’re a nonprofit, starting with young adults in NYC, helping break down the barriers that keep too many people from getting help.
Our vision: To inspire and empower every American to improve their mental health.
Our vision: To inspire and empower every American to improve their mental health.
Our story
Mental healthcare is finally having its moment.
If you’ve ever tried to find mental health support, you know how hard it can be.
Long waitlists. Confusing systems. Costs that don’t make sense. It’s no wonder so many people give up before they even begin.
You deserve better and that's why Healwise exists.
Behind Healwise are clinicians, researchers, and advocates who’ve seen the system from the inside and we know it can work better.
Our platform connects young adults to trusted mental health options, from therapy to peer groups, all in one place.
And through our articles and tools, we’re helping people understand how the system works so getting help feels less like a maze and more like a plan.
Because improving your mental health shouldn’t feel impossible, and now, it doesn’t have to be.
Long waitlists. Confusing systems. Costs that don’t make sense. It’s no wonder so many people give up before they even begin.
You deserve better and that's why Healwise exists.
Behind Healwise are clinicians, researchers, and advocates who’ve seen the system from the inside and we know it can work better.
Our platform connects young adults to trusted mental health options, from therapy to peer groups, all in one place.
And through our articles and tools, we’re helping people understand how the system works so getting help feels less like a maze and more like a plan.
Because improving your mental health shouldn’t feel impossible, and now, it doesn’t have to be.
We're addressing some of the most prevalent barriers people face when looking for mental health support.
High costs of care
The cost of therapy can feel out of reach for most people. Nearly 40% of people say that cost was a factor in their inability to find care.
We’re building a platform of free and low-cost mental health support, inclusive of therapy and other affordable options.
Find SupportWe’re building a platform of free and low-cost mental health support, inclusive of therapy and other affordable options.
A confusing mental health system
Many people get so lost in the mental health system that they never get the help they need.
Our education hub and platform help uncomplicate the mental health system, making it easier for help-seekers to navigate.
ExploreOur education hub and platform help uncomplicate the mental health system, making it easier for help-seekers to navigate.
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A shortage of mental health professionals
Demand for mental health services far outstrips the number of professionals available to meet it.
We believe that non-therapy services like peer support groups can help address some of the unmet need, while easing the burden on clinicians to compensate for an unfair system.
ExploreWe believe that non-therapy services like peer support groups can help address some of the unmet need, while easing the burden on clinicians to compensate for an unfair system.
our team
People behind the organization
Board of directors
Ashley Castro, PhD
Executive Director and Co-Founder
Board President
Board President
Ricardo Bilton, MBA
Director of Marketing and Communications
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Jared Wigdor
Director of Fundraising and Finance
Treasurer
Treasurer
Tony R. Meyer, Jr., JD
Director of Legal and Compliance
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Rohit Shah, MS
Director of Product
staff volunteers
Samantha Nau, PhD
Listings Manager
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Monica Estrada
Listings Manager
Tali Ball, PhD
Head of Research
Kaelyn Rohm
Program Manager
Kate Krasileva
Product Manager
Margarett Ly
Katy Fleming, MA
Volunteer
Justin Berger
Marketing Consultant
mental health advisory board
Jessica Jackson, PhD
Founder and CEO, Therapy Is For Everyone Psychological & Consultation Services
Board Chair
Board Chair
Alison Cerezo, PhD
SVP, Research & Health Equity at mpathic
Jamey Rislin, PhD, LCSW, MSW
Psychologist and Mental Health Advocate
Jessica Schleider, PhD
Director, Lab for Scalable Mental Health
Juliette McClendon, PhD
Co-Founder, Triad Psychotherapy, PC
Keylynne Matos-Cunningham, MPH
Program Manager, Thrive by Us
Matt Scult, PhD
VP, Clinical Science, Scenario
Taisha Caldwell Harvey, PhD
Founder and CEO, The Black Girl Doctor
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