Healwise is working to transform who has access to mental health support in the U.S.

We're a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to reduce common barriers to accessing mental healthcare in the U.S. -- starting with young adults in New York City.

Our vision is to inspire and empower every American to improve their mental health.
Our story

Mental healthcare is finally having its moment.

Emboldened by growing cultural acceptance of therapy, more people than ever are seeking out care. But when they seek out help, too many people find that help is hard to find. Few options, long wait lists, and high costs — the help-seeker's journey is defined by frustration. Disillusioned, many people give up before they even begin.

Healwise refuses to accept this status quo.

Founded and operated by mental health clinicians, academics, and experts, we understand the system because we’re part of it. We’ve seen those waitlists, talked to those help-seekers, and have been frustrated by our inability to do more. The more we’ve seen, the more strongly we feel: this system isn’t working.

This is why we exist: to uncomplicate the mental health system by building a single platform to connect help-seekers with a wide range of mental healthcare options, from traditional therapy to self-guided services.

Through our services platform, we’re connecting help-seekers with affordable, accessible care. And through our educational resources, we’re demystifying the mental health system, giving people the information, insight, and knowledge they need to make their therapy journey a successful one.

This work is driven by a belief in the power of diversity – of experiences, of perspectives, and of skills. We know that, to solve the problems facing the mental healthcare system, we must look outside of it. That’s why we’ve built a team of experts across technology, marketing, research, and design.

Together, we’re committed to developing new approaches to the age-old problems that have prevented help-seekers from getting the high-quality care they deserve.

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.
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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.
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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.
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our team

People behind the organization

Ashley Castro, PhD

Executive Director and Co-Founder
Board President

Ricardo Bilton, MBA

Director of Marketing and Communications
Board Member

Jared Wigdor

Director of Fundraising and Finance
Board Member, Treasurer

Tony R. Meyer, Jr., JD

Director of Legal and Compliance
Board Member

Rohit Shah, MS

Director of Product
Board Member

Samantha Nau, MA

Service Listings Manager

Monica Estrada

Community Engagement Specialist

Tali Ball, PhD

Head of Research

Kaelyn Rohm

Program Manager