# Birches Health

> Birches Health is a digital behavioral health company treating gambling addiction and other process addictions - sports betting, video gaming, internet, sex and pornography - entirely online and covered by insurance. Founded in 2023 and based in New York City, it pairs licensed counselors who specialize in gambling disorder with peer mentors, group therapy and financial-wellness coaching, available in all 50 states. The company works with 100+ insurance plans and more than 18 state governments to reach patients who have historically had nowhere specialized to turn.

- **Founded:** 2023
- **Headquarters:** New York, New York, United States
- **Founders:** Elliott Rapaport (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~52 employees
- **Products:** Individual Therapy, Group Therapy & Peer Support, Financial Wellness Coaching, Family & Couples Therapy, Birches Recovery Network
- **Notable:** Raised $20M combined Seed and Series A from AlleyCorp, General Catalyst and Will Ventures (announced September 2025)., Available in all 50 states with 100+ insurance plans and 18+ state-government partnerships., Reports 85% of patients show symptom improvement and an 81% decrease in problem behaviors after nine appointments.

## Products & services

- **Individual Therapy** — One-on-one virtual sessions with licensed counselors who specialize in gambling and behavioral addictions.
- **Group Therapy & Peer Support** — Group sessions and peer mentoring led in part by people with lived experience of addiction recovery.
- **Financial Wellness Coaching** — Coaching that addresses the financial damage and debt that often accompany gambling disorder.
- **Family & Couples Therapy** — Sessions that include partners and family members affected by a loved one's addiction.
- **Birches Recovery Network** — A free post-treatment community offering ongoing support after patients complete core programming.
- **Smartphone App** — Mobile app launched in early 2026 that delivers assessment, therapy and support directly on patients' devices to get people to care faster.
- **Clinician Training** — Training programs that certify therapists in evidence-based treatment for gambling disorder, expanding the specialized workforce.

## Achievements

- Raised $20M combined Seed and Series A from AlleyCorp, General Catalyst and Will Ventures (announced September 2025).
- Available in all 50 states with 100+ insurance plans and 18+ state-government partnerships.
- Reports 85% of patients show symptom improvement and an 81% decrease in problem behaviors after nine appointments.
- Named to the 2026 New York Digital Health 100.
- Signed a statewide contract with Pennsylvania's DDAP in April 2026.
- Launched a smartphone app in January 2026 to deliver treatment directly on patients' devices.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Partnered with Pennsylvania's Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to expand gambling-disorder care statewide, including rural and underserved communities.
- **2026-01** — Launched a smartphone app to deliver gambling addiction treatment directly on patients' devices.
- **2026-01** — Named to the 2026 New York Digital Health 100.
- **2025-09** — Announced $20M combined Seed and Series A funding led by AlleyCorp, General Catalyst and Will Ventures.

## Links

- Website: https://bircheshealth.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bircheshealth
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bircheshealth/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bircheshealth
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bircheshealth

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Last updated: 2026-06-16