Virtual mental health care for kids & teens
Whether it’s virtual therapy, psychiatry, or coaching — Brightline works with employers and major insurers nationwide to get your family affordable, accessible support. Chat with an expert within minutes and schedule a video visit within days.
Support for every stage
Kids
Coaching for parents
We support parents as they manage tantrums, sleep, separation anxiety, and more.
Tweens
Coaching or therapy
We support kids with school transitions, bullying, building social-emotional skills, and more.
Teens
Coaching or therapy
We support teens struggling with common concerns like body image, self-confidence, anxiety, and more.
Support for every stage
Kids
Coaching for parents
We support parents as they manage tantrums, sleep, separation anxiety, and more.
Tweens
Coaching or therapy
We support kids with school transitions, bullying, building social-emotional skills, and more.
Teens
Coaching or therapy
We support teens struggling with common concerns like body image, self-confidence, anxiety, and more.
Getting started is easy
Create your account
We'll confirm your health plan information, and what services are covered for your child.
Tell us about your family
Based on your answers to our short questionnaire, we’ll recommend therapy or coaching.
Book your child’s first appointment
Appointments are available within days, not months.
What’s included in your Brightline membership
Fast access to personalized support
Chat with a mental health expert and schedule video visits within days.
Evidence-based care from experts
Our providers have years of experience working with kids of all ages.
Resources for parents and caregivers
We’ll monitor your stress levels and keep you updated.
Access to our one-stop digital platform
Track progress, appointments, and read expert-backed articles all in one place.
How is coaching different than therapy?
Hear from our parents & caregivers
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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Brightline takes the guesswork out of mental health care for my child.
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I often feel like a failure as a parent, but Brightline has been giving me hope that it can get better.
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We felt so lost after my child’s diagnosis and could not find the right services anywhere. We are so grateful that Brightline is here to help us.
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The providers we have seen in the past never seemed to take seriously our concerns or what we wanted for our child — but at Brightline, it’s different and we feel heard.
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I'm so glad we took the plunge. I don't know what it would be like if we were still living like that.
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When we came in we were in emergency mode. We didn't have the skills. Now we are working on changing behavior in a positive way. We are in a much better place.
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Questions from parents like you
Brightline was created for parents by parents who get it. Our team of licensed therapists and expert behavioral health coaches have years of experience doing evidence-based work with kids and teens of all ages. We’ll also keep you informed on your family’s progress, ensure your information is secure, and personalize your care plan — both from the start and as your child’s needs evolve.
We provide therapy and medication management. Our sessions are held via video visit, and you have access to a secure website and app where you can track progress, make and see appointments, and access expert-backed resources. Brightline’s therapists and coaches are available Monday-Friday, 9 AM–6 PM local time.
Coaching deals with behaviors or emotions that your child is experiencing in shorter, focused sessions. Expert behavioral health coaches teach new skills that address things like separation anxiety or tantrums. Coaches then practice these skills with the child, motivating them to work towards positive change and reaching their goals.
In therapy, the therapist or psychologist works with you and your child to change patterns of feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that are causing distress for your family. Therapy is used to assess, diagnose, and treat more severe or complex conditions.
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.