About us

Our vision

A new take on a people-centered approach

Technology designed to enhance, not replace, human connection

While we embrace new technologies that lead to better clinical outcomes, we remain committed to a genuinely human approach to care. Real people drive the counselor matching process and real licensed counselors will always be central to our care model.

Counseling that's truly affordable

Counseling still remains financially unavailable to many with or without insurance. We're committed to providing high quality care at a reasonable out-of-pocket cost.

Counselors who are empowered

Just as every client is unique, we celebrate the unique styles of our counselors. We give counselors the tools, support, and ownership to let them shine and focus on their superpower — caring for their clients. With access to innovative proprietary resources, we guide their ability to build strong, meaningful connections and deliver better care.

A focus on lasting counseling relationships

We believe if both clients and counselors are valued appropriately, we'll create a platform where meaningful and enduring counseling relationships are possible, leading to better clinical outcomes.

Leadership team

Meet the team

Solving for quality mental health care access is personal to us. We embarked on this mission with expertise in clinical care and technology and empathy shaped by our experiences as both clients and providers. We are clear eyed about the challenges and welcome your feedback to help us improve.

In her free time you can find Sonya hiking, playing video games, or cracking open a new book.

Sonya Bruner

Co-founder & Chief Clinical Officer

Clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in mental health, including leading clinical development at BetterHelp and advising multiple mental health startups.

Whether it's running or playing with his lovable golden retriever, Cloud — Naheem likes to be on the move.

Naheem Khan

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer

Over 15 years of global leadership experience across multiple industries and cultures.

Jay enjoys exploring the great outdoors, wildlife photography, and citizen science.

Jay Paroline

Co-founder, Chief Technology Officer

Engineering and product leader with over 15 years of experience building and scaling consumer products at BetterHelp, Dropbox, and Grooveshark.

Orchi loves globetrotting and burying herself in a good book.

Orchi Modhuraima

Co-founder, Advisor

Economist & Central Banker with expertise in finance and international economics.

You can find Bonnie out on the soccer field, in her neighborhood kickboxing gym, or on a forest trail with her dog, Dune.

Bonnie Cardillo

Clinical Strategy

Mental health counselor with an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and experience leading service expansion as Head of Community & Support at BetterHelp.

Interested in joining us?

If you believe in our mission to build a better online counseling platform, reach out with your area of interest and experience and we'll be in touch.

Online counseling that puts people first