Kendra is Vice President of Therapy at Brightline, a mental health benefit that provides families nationwide with virtual therapy, psychiatry, and coaching for kids and teens.
The companies released a case study showing a 3X rise in inclusive care offerings on Brightline
Navigating mental health care is already difficult, but navigating mental health care as a culturally diverse family is even more challenging. Kids and teens who identify as BIPOC, LGBQ, or TGNC face unique experiences in navigating their identity, which plays a big role in treating behavioral issues such as anxiety or depression. Care providers can’t address associated emotions and behavior without addressing identity. Yet, not only are there not enough pediatric care providers with shared lived experiences to meet the needs of diverse families, but access and affordability can make it feel impossible for them to find a culturally competent provider. Together, Brightline and Violet saw this urgent need to close the disparity gaps in mental health care for diverse families and began partnering last fall to provide more affirming and identity-centered care.