Mental health care for kids and teens. Parenting support for you.
You know your child better than anyone. But when it comes to things like depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, or autism, it’s easy to feel unsure of how to help. Our pediatric experts deliver the support you’ve been looking for.
In-network coverage with select health plans and programs
Brightline therapy, psychiatry, and medication management is available in NY, NJ, CT, MA, and WA. BrightLife Kids coaching is available in CA.
What Brightline offers
Care for every child starts with a two-step diagnostic evaluation. Step one is an in-depth, 1.5-hour conversation with a Brightline therapist. Step two is a 1-hour follow-up session for evaluation results and care path recommendation. From there, Brightline will recommend one of these paths:
Psychological Testing
Autism
Learning differences
Giftedness and school readiness
Memory and cognitive skills
General Therapy and Psychiatry
Persistent low mood, lack of motivation, withdrawal
Trauma and stress
Physical symptoms without an identified medical cause
Sustained difficulties with everyday tasks
Anxiety Program
Worries and fears, difficulty concentrating
Physical symptoms (like racing heart)
Feeling nervous, restless, edgy, afraid, or fearful
Avoidance of things they need or want to do
OCD Program
Repeated or ritualized behaviors that are driven by anxiety, fear, or disgust
Overdoing things more than is needed
Fear of not doing something “just right”
Avoiding things they need or want to do
Intrusive thoughts about any number of topics
ADHD Program
Difficulties paying attention
Difficulty sitting still
Distracting or disruptive behaviors
Impulsive actions
Disruptive Behaviors Program
Tantrums and other behavioral upsets
Impulsive actions
Troubling behaviors at school or with friends
Difficulty following directions
What makes Brightline different
We understand that your needs are as unique as your family
Whether you’re looking for general treatment, or a focused program to support anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or disruptive behaviors, you’re in the right place.
We make finding the answers you seek convenient
Our care includes internal referrals, which means if your child starts with therapy but ends up needing testing or specialized care, it can all happen here.
We are driven by passion, data, and evidence-based results
The mental health needs of parents and kids are on the rise. Our results continue to tell us that we are delivering the right care at the right time.
Our results speak for themselves
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Kids and teams in therapy with Brightline experience an improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms
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Parents with a child in therapy with Brightline show marked improvements in high levels of caregiver strain
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Kids and teens show significant overall improvement after receiving care through therapy with Brightline
Our results speak for themselves
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Kids and teams in therapy with Brightline experience an improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms
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Parents with a child in therapy with Brightline show marked improvements in high levels of caregiver strain
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Kids and teens show significant overall improvement after receiving care through therapy with Brightline
How Brightline delivers care
In-person and virtual: We provide care both in person and virtually, giving families the flexibility and options they want.
Inclusive space: We ensure access to a team who is trained to provide LGBTQ+ and BIPOC families the identity-centered healthcare they deserve.
Family focus: We deliver care that keeps the whole family in mind, knowing that when one person struggles, there can be a profound ripple effect on everyone else.
Hear what Brightline parents have to say
“The care we received through Brightline was top notch. The provider knew just how to help and incorporated my daughter's interests into therapy. Our provider had answers on how to help regulate emotions that we'd never considered. The whole process was super streamlined. I can't recommend Brightline enough!”
“Brightline has been a ray of light on our family! We communicate in healthier ways and work through each day and each problem without all the fussing. I'm so thankful for Lauren and the guidance she provided for my son and our family. Our care at Brightline is exceptional!”
“Working with our Brightline therapist has given my son new confidence that he can manage his anxiety through the different techniques given. He also has really benefited from having an adult who is not a parent to talk through his emotions and experiences.”
“My son was very nervous about therapy, but he instantly connected with his therapist and looked forward to chatting with her each week and telling others about his positive experience. I noticed improvements in his mood and behavior after only a few sessions. I'm very thankful for Brightline!”
“I highly recommend placing your child in the amazing care of Brightline's therapists. My child went from instantly aggressive with no remorse to the amazing kid I've always known he could be. I understand him in a better way with the insights provided to me from his therapist and I'm forever grateful. Can’t recommend this program enough.”
What is BrightLife Kids?
With BrightLife Kids, every California family with kids ages 0–12 has access to expert behavioral health coaching. Coaching is a preventive approach to family mental health care that helps build a strong foundation of skills to navigate everyday behaviors, challenging situations, and difficult emotions.
Diverse care for diverse families
Bilingual (English/Spanish) coaches, live interpreter services in 17 other Medi-Cal languages, and experience with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
Convenient, expert support
Weekly 30-minute Zoom sessions engage kids and caregivers, and a secure chat feature allows parents to send and answer questions between sessions
On-demand digital resources
A robust library of articles and videos is available 24/7, and our BrightLife Kids Communities platform gives parents a safe place to connect with peers
Peace of mind
A California zip code is the only thing families need in order to sign up for coaching or receive free referrals to community resources as needed
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 evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Parent Management Training (PMT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and others. These science-backed treatments help kids explore the relationships between their thoughts, emotions, and actions. They also teach kids skills that help them cope in healthy ways. 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 diagnostic evaluation. 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.
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. Out-of-pocket costs vary depending on the treatment or service. An initial therapy session typically costs $350, and ongoing sessions are $200–$275 each. On average, psychiatry sessions range from $225–$350 each. And psychological testing can fall between $2,000–$5,000 depending on whether testing is held for a singular concern, complex or multiple concerns, school readiness, or complex learning evaluations.
For many of our families, Brightline is covered by their employer or insurance — with no referrals needed. We accept insurance from Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Premera, and many more. Brightline Support 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 Brightline Support for information on how to submit to your insurance or if you can use your HSA or FSA benefit.
Brightline Support is available Monday–Friday from 8am–12am EST by calling (888) 224-7332.