Mental health care for kids. Parenting support for you.

What you’re going through is unique to you. But it isn’t new to us. Our pediatric experts deliver the therapy, psychiatry, and medication management you’ve been looking for, designed especially for growing kids and families.

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Get started. See results.

Step 1

Sharing

You share your story

Tell us about what your child is experiencing and your goals. The more we know, the more ready we’ll be to begin.

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Step 2

Planning

We plan care for your child (and for you).

This might feel new to you, but we’ve been here before. We’ve got you — and we’ve got care plan options that will work.

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Step 3

Starting

Your child starts care

With easy-to-schedule appointments, your child can begin sessions in just days, providing the relief you seek.

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Step 4

Improving

Things get better

Your child will progress, you’ll stay in the loop with updates, and your whole family will feel the positive results.

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In-network coverage with select health plans and programs

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Brightline therapy, psychiatry, and medication management is available in NY, NJ, CT, MA, and WA. Brightline coaching is available in CA.

What families love about Brightline

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Simple, comprehensive approach

Access your account from anywhere on our app and website. Make appointments, send chat messages, read articles, or update insurance information anytime, day or night.

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Diverse providers with experience

You deserve a care plan that addresses your family’s unique challenges — one guided by experience and driven by data. Our therapists and psychiatrists have specific expertise.

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Support for parents & caregivers

When kids struggle, focusing on anything except finding a solution feels impossible. We support you, too — bringing you guidance, perspective, and the confidence that comes with knowing you’re in the right place.

Our results speak for themselves

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70% of kids and teens in virtual therapy with Brightline experience an improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms

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69% of parents with a child in virtual therapy with Brightline showed marked improvements in high levels of caregiver strain

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69% of kids and teens showed significant overall improvement after receiving care through virtual therapy with Brightline

Our Brightline parents say it even better

In just a few weeks, my son has learned some important and useful skills to manage his anxiety. His therapist is supportive, engaging, and paces the therapy in a way that helps my son feel successful.

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The care your child needs. And the support you’ve been looking for.

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Therapy for kids

  • Therapists are licensed and have a masters degree and at least five years of experience 

  • Rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, our approach helps reduce symptoms, improve chronic conditions, and support high-acuity diagnoses

  • For kids ages 2–17

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Psychiatry services

  • Our psychiatric care teams are board certified and have specialized training in pediatrics

  • Partner with parents and caregivers to determine if medication is appropriate

  • Medication management along with psychiatric care

  • For kids ages 6–17

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Parent therapy & support

  • The severity of a child’s mental health issues affects the level of caregiver strain

  • Higher levels of strain can impact productivity at home and at work

  • Our child-centered therapy for parents helps build patience, resilience, and skills

Top FAQs

We provide specialized therapy and psychiatry that involves parents and caregivers in their child’s journey. Everything you need is in one place — as your family’s needs change, your care plan will evolve with you.

All Brightline therapists use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in their approach. CBT is a science-backed treatment that helps your child explore their feelings and develop healthy ways of coping. And all Brightline psychiatrists are board certified and qualified to offer necessary treatments based on evidence-based practices.

Ask us! During your onboarding, we will do an in-depth assessment. We will gather details about your child’s developmental history, as well as any patterns or changes you’ve noticed. Together, we will decide whether it's the right time for therapy. If it is, we’ll create a personalized care plan — with your input — that works for your child and your family. And we’ll measure progress as it goes, making changes along the way as needed.

You talk with us and learn, that’s how! We do all of the research, interviewing, background checking, and vetting — so you don’t have to. Our hiring process helps us build a team of caring, individual therapists that are licensed, experienced, and qualified.

We are happy to be able to support our families both virtually and in-person in 2025. While we build out our in-person locations, we will deliver virtual care to families who live in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Washington State. We are working towards opening our first location in April, with two more to follow in the fall.

It depends. For most of our members, Brightline is covered by their employer or insurance — with no referrals needed. Check in sessions, therapy, and medication evaluation out-of-pocket costs can range from $235–$365.

We accept insurance from Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and many more. Our Member Support team can help verify whether Brightline is covered by your insurance. If Brightline isn't covered by your insurance, your family can still access all that Brightline has to offer.

Call our Member Support team for information on how to submit to your insurance, HSA, or FSA. Member Support is available Monday–Friday from 8am–7pm PST at 888-224-7332.

What is BrightLife Kids?

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Personalized, 1:1 video sessions with diverse coaches

many are bilingual in English/Spanish and have experience working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities

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Secure chat with your coach and on-demand resources

to get help with day-to-day challenges and questions that come up between sessions

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Expert guidance

to help you understand your child’s needs and navigate community resources for therapy, psychiatry, or medication management

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Peace of mind

knowing your concerns are heard, your child has support, and your family’s information is always kept private and secure

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Ready to get started?

Sign up takes just a few minutes, and video visits with therapists are often available within days.