# Brightline

> Brightline is a pediatric mental-health practice that combines therapy, psychiatry, medication management and psychological testing for children and teens with support for parents. Founded in 2019 as a virtual-first national platform, the company pulled back from 45 states in 2024 and rebuilt around regional, hybrid care: five New York clinics, online service in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Washington, and a separate free coaching program for California families.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** San Mateo, United States
- **Founders:** Naomi Allen (Co-founder; Executive Chair (formerly CEO)), Giovanni Colella, MD (Co-founder and Executive Chairman)
- **Products:** Therapy, Psychiatry and medication management, Psychological testing, BrightLife Kids, Employer and health-plan access
- **Notable:** Built a pediatric-focused care model spanning therapy, psychiatry, medication management and psychological testing rather than a single point service., Raised about $212 million across seed through Series C financing., Launched BrightLife Kids with California in January 2024; state reporting counted about 21,000 registrations by June 2024, and Brightline later described participation in the hundreds of thousands.

## Products & services

- **Therapy** — In-person and online pediatric psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, ADHD, disruptive behavior and related concerns, with parents included in the care plan.
- **Psychiatry and medication management** — Evaluation, prescribing and ongoing medication support coordinated with therapy and the wider care team.
- **Psychological testing** — In-person assessment for autism, learning differences, executive functioning, school readiness, giftedness and other diagnostic questions.
- **BrightLife Kids** — A California-funded online program offering free behavioral-health coaching, secure chat, peer communities and resources for families with children ages 0 to 12.
- **Employer and health-plan access** — Contracted access to Brightline care through benefits, health plans and referral partners; the current clinical footprint is regional rather than nationwide.

## Achievements

- Built a pediatric-focused care model spanning therapy, psychiatry, medication management and psychological testing rather than a single point service.
- Raised about $212 million across seed through Series C financing.
- Launched BrightLife Kids with California in January 2024; state reporting counted about 21,000 registrations by June 2024, and Brightline later described participation in the hundreds of thousands.
- Opened its first physical clinic in Brooklyn in April 2025 and expanded to five New York locations by 2026.
- Named a Fast Company World Changing Ideas 'On the Rise' honoree in 2021 and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2022.
- Reported that 67% of children and teens in its therapy program improved in anxiety and depression symptoms and 66% of parents showed improvement in high caregiver strain; these are company-reported outcomes, not an independent trial.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Brightline lists five New York clinics - Brooklyn Heights, Columbus Circle, Lake Success, White Plains and Albany - plus online care in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Washington.
- **2025-12** — Kari O'Rourke became CEO; co-founder Naomi Allen moved to executive chair to focus on strategy, growth and partnerships.
- **2025-10** — The company opened its third New York clinic in Manhattan and said it planned eight additional clinics in 2026.
- **2025-04** — Brightline opened its first in-person pediatric mental-health clinic in Brooklyn, adding testing and higher-acuity treatment to its virtual services.
- **2024-09** — Brightline ended new intake across 45 states, reduced staff and shifted from a nationwide employer-led virtual model to regional hybrid care in five states.
- **2024-01** — BrightLife Kids launched with California's Department of Health Care Services, offering free virtual coaching and resources statewide.

## Links

- Website: https://www.brightline.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellobrightline/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/hellobrightline
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellobrightline/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellobrightline/

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Last updated: 2026-09-28