When it comes to therapy, the right fit matters.
That mutual understanding helps clients feel supported and understood, and empowers clinicians to deliver great care.
Today we’re excited to officially open the doors to
@hello_alma_
and our first co-practice community supporting therapists on the front lines of mental healthcare. Come visit us in midtown Manhattan and read more about our vision here:
Excited to share that we've raised an additional $8M in funding to continue building an incredible community of mental health providers and simplifying access to care. Thank you to
@saraashleyo
for sharing our story on
@CNNBusiness
today!
We’re excited to share that
@estherperel
has joined Alma as a clinical advisor. Esther will support us in training the next generation of therapists and in our mission to improve access to high quality, affordable mental health care! Learn more:
Thanks to
@annequito
for a wonderful article in
@qz
about Alma's launch! "In the midst of bustling Midtown Manhattan, a new oasis for mental health opens today"
We’re honored and excited to be featured as one of
@fastcompany
’s 2020 Most Innovative Companies in Health, recognized for our work to increase access to high-quality, affordable mental health care.
#FCMostInnovative
Eating disorder recovery is a challenging and deeply personal journey of learning and unlearning. In an essay by writer, advocate, and Alma Content Marketing Manager Sam Dylan Finch, he offers six lessons taken away from his own recovery. Read more here:
If you often feel overwhelmed by tasks to the point of shutting down, you might relate to something called demand avoidance. 💡
In his latest piece,
@samdylanfinch
talks about his experience with demand avoidance and shares strategies that help him cope.
Skipping meals, fixating on your weight, avoiding certain foods entirely — in the latest piece by Alma Content Marketing Manager
@samdylanfinch
we explore how to identify disordered eating and knowing when to seek support. Read more here:
Alma clinical advisor
@EstherPerel
stopped by Alma's booth at the Psychotherapy Networker (
@pnetworker
) symposium. If you're attending, stop by the Alma booth (booth
#34
near the entrance) through Sunday to say hi!
We're excited to share that
@DigitalHealthNY
has named Alma to it's NY Digital Health 100 list! Check out the full list in the 2023 New York Healthcare Innovation Report:
#DH100
We're excited to share that we’ve raised a new round of funding to continue supporting clinicians and improve access to high-quality, in-network mental health care nationwide. Read more in
@business
:
We're excited to share that we’ve raised a new round of funding led by Insight Partners with participation from Optum Ventures! Read about it in
@crunchbasenews
and in the thread that follows 👇
We're hiring a chief of staff
@hello_alma_
! Looking for a passionate, strategic thinker with a background in finance and/or consulting to join our early team. Apply here:
Since day one, Alma has been dedicated to supporting clinicians. Read how our new funding will allow us to further that commitment and open up access to in-network care nationwide from Alma founder and CEO
@harryritter1
:
The Alma team is at the
@pnetworker
symposium! Come say hi at booths 701-707 in the Exhibit Hall, and get a free, professional headshot taken while you’re here.
"While progress may be slow, therapy can still be worthwhile."
Alma Content Marketing Manager
@samdylanfinch
interviewed Alma member Nira Shah, LMHC, for a clinician's perspective on what effective therapy looks like. Read more here:
In his latest piece, Alma Content Marketing Manager
@samdylanfinch
makes the case for why it's time to retire the phrase "good vibes only" and how it's too often misused to shame people with valid mental health struggles. Read more on Alma's blog:
Fascinating research on the link between exercise (particularly team sports) and the positive impact on mental health. That’s why we partner with
@classpass
to help providers get clients into a great routine
#mindbody
#mentalhealth
#bettertherapy
Last week we shared the news of our Series B. Today we’re excited to share that Alma is expanding to Massachusetts! With this, we’ll be supporting providers in growing their business and consumers in accessing affordable mental health care.
We’re excited to share that
@LoriGottlieb1
has joined Alma as a clinical advisor. We'll be working closely with Lori on our mission to improve access to high quality, affordable mental health care. Learn more:
Alma has been featured as one of
@fastcompany
’s 2021 World Changing Ideas in Health and Wellness for our mission to simplify access to high quality, in-network mental health care. Learn more and find the complete list of honorees here
#FCWorldChangingIdeas
Looking for something to read while your go-to social channels are down? Here are some stories that we featured in the most recent issue of The Digest by Alma. 👇
For Mental Health Awareness Month, Alma Senior Content Marketing Manager, Kevin Doherty unpacked mental health stigma and offered strategies for reducing it. Read more on the Alma blog:
What We're Reading —
@KateTripp
, senior platform editor at
@elemental
, published an essay about how a season of rest can benefit you in the long run.
@ChristinePsyD
We reached out on IG and want to echo our apology here. Our intent in sharing was to illustrate how much work therapists do behind the scenes. We should have asked before sharing your experience and we apologize. We've removed the post and will be more mindful going forward.
Alma founder and CEO Dr.
@harryritter1
will be at
@HLTHEVENT
#HLTH2021
on Sunday, October 17 for a conversation about barriers to mental health care and digital solutions. Register to join online or in person:
We’re excited to share that Alma is a founding partner in
@MTV
's first-ever
#MentalHealthActionDay
! On May 20, we’ll be joining hundreds of other companies to empower people to take the next step in their mental health journey. Learn more at .
In the weeks ahead, we'll be exploring the interconnectedness of identity and mental health. Dial in to our voicemail line to share how therapy has shaped the way you see yourself: 848 272 1132. (Please note this line is not actively monitored.)
1/ At Alma, we acknowledge the long-standing reality of racism in America and we affirm
#blacklivesmatter
. Today, we’re announcing initiatives to support mental health care providers in three categories: Support, Education, and Impact.
Our founder and CEO, Harry Ritter, spoke with
@CNN
about
@hello_alma_
's mission, improving provider-client relationships, and the need to address mental health globally. Check it out!
Described as the "WeWork for therapists," Alma is a membership-based group for mental health professionals. "Around the world, close to a billion people report mental health issues. This is a global problem," says founder and CEO Harry Ritter on
@FirstMove
"When you see a vice president block off therapy on their calendar ... It's not only accepted; it's also encouraged and celebrated." Alma's Director of P&C, Danielle Poonoosamy, spoke to
@TeamBlind
about benefits that support employee mental health.
Alma has landed in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee, Utah, and Wisconsin! Whether you’re a licensed clinician or a person seeking care, learn more about how Alma can support you:
We're excited to share that Alma's Director of People and Culture Danielle Poonoosamy has been recognized by
@thisisinsider
for all that she does in the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion at Alma. Read more here:
Systemic obstacles have the power to hinder access to higher education, including graduate studies in mental health care. To help break down those barriers, we’re launching the Empowering Minds Scholarship in partnership with
@AmPsychFdn
.
Last week, Alma Founder and CEO
@harryritter1
sat down with
@joon_io
founder
@ShooshJon
to talk about transitioning to virtual care and Alma’s role in the future of mental healthcare. Find the full discussion here:
Who’s attending the Evolution of Psychotherapy? If you’re registered for the conference, be sure to visit the Alma booth between November 30–December 5. See you there!
#EVO2021
We’re excited to share that
@phdjamesw
has joined Alma as a clinical advisor. Join us for a fireside chat with James and Alma founder and CEO
@harryritter1
on May 5. Learn more and RSVP here:
Alma founder and CEO
@harryritter1
wrote a letter in support of NY Assembly Bill A1171A, which would allow thousands more mental health care providers to provide in-network coverage, to
@govkathyhochul
:
I'm proud to support the passage of the NY Assembly Bill A1171A, which would increase access to in-network therapy for New Yorkers across the state. You can learn more about the bill here:
Alma is coming soon to...
☀️ Arizona
☀️ Nevada
☀️ Texas
If you are a mental health care provider in any of these states and would benefit from gaining new clients, and access to insurance partnerships, we’d love to talk! Get started here:
Alma founder and CEO Harry Ritter spoke with
@OscarHealth
CEO Mario Schlosser to share Alma's mission and discuss the coming mental health crisis and the importance of preventative care. Watch it here:
Whether you catch
#COVID19
or treat people who do or work in a grocery store and worried about it,
#coronavirus
related stress - even
#PTSD
- can have a major impact, says clinical psychologist Andy Schwehm of
@BellevueHosp
Looking for a therapist?
@withalma_
makes it easy to find a therapist that takes your insurance, fits your schedule, and understands your needs and now they’re in California.
We're excited to share that Alma founder and CEO Dr.
@harryritter1
will speak on a
#HLTH2023
panel about the ever-evolving industry of mental healthcare on Monday, October 9 at 3pm PDT. Register to attend here:
The Digest is a biweekly newsletter featuring thought-provoking and conversation-sparking news, essays, and research about mental health care. Here are some stories that we featured in the most recent issue. 👇
Today is
#MentalHealthActionDay
, a movement led by
@MTV
to empower people to take the next step in their mental health journey
Thinking about finding a therapist? Take the first step to finding an in-network provider who meets your needs at
Alma founder and CEO Dr.
@harryritter1
will join
@medallion
for a virtual panel about the future of healthcare on Wednesday, July 27 at 11am PT. Register to attend for free:
With our Series B, we’re doubling down on our mission to simplify and improve access to high quality, affordable mental health care by expanding our provider network nationally, growing our team, investing in better practice management tools, and more.
Opinion: Enough is enough. We need cross-state licensure reform now to address the needs of America’s growing mental health crisis and to ensure accessibility for everyone, regardless of their geographical location or identity.
We’re excited to share that Alma is expanding to Florida! With this, we’ll be partnering with insurance companies like United, Aetna, and Oscar to make it easy and rewarding for providers to take insurance and allow more people to access high-quality, in-network care.
On March 4, Alma Founder and CEO
@HarryRitter1
will be joining
@NYCHBL
for a discussion about recent healthcare investment trends. Learn more and register here:
On the first episode of our Self Studies podcast, Alma member
@lizbcroft
spoke about identity formation in adolescence and growing up in a digital world. Find the full episode here:
Alma Content Marketing Manager Merhawi Kidane recently partnered with Dr. Elisabeth Morray to dive into the specifics of rejection therapy and how it can benefit your average therapy client. Read more here:
"Applying self-compassion often feels like resistance before it feels safe; sometimes we have to practice believing something before it feels true. I am worthy to practice and connect with self-compassion in this moment."
— Alma member Rachel Harris, LMHC
Alma founder and CEO
@harryritter1
spoke to
@DTarockoff
about how Alma supports mental health care providers and how the mental health care space is evolving. Find the full interview here:
The support of a therapist can make all the difference in a person's eating disorder recovery.
@verywellmind
recently named Alma as the best directory for finding providers who specialize in eating disorder and body image related issues.
@NPR
shared a new social prescribing initiative in Canada that allows doctors to give out free year-long national park passes. Research suggests that time spent in nature has both mental and physical health benefits.
We’re excited to share that Cigna has joined Alma’s list of insurance partners! If you’re insured through Cigna, you can now access in-network care through Alma. Learn more about the partnership:
We’re excited to share that
@EmpireBCBS
is now one of Alma’s insurance partners! If you have an Empire BlueCross BlueShield of New York commercial plan, start your search for in-network therapy today:
We’re hiring for our team in NYC! Interested in helping to simplify access to high-quality mental health care for everyone involved? See all of our open roles and apply here:
Alma founder and CEO
@HarryRitter1
recently spoke to
@GetDivercity
about the importance of building a diverse network of mental health care providers. Find the full post here:
In an incredibly unpredictable year, we welcomed providers in New Jersey and Connecticut to the Alma community;
@EstherPerel
joined our Clinical Advisory board; Aetna joined Alma’s insurance program; and in-network sessions supported by Alma grew 267% quarter over quarter.
On the latest episode of our Self Studies podcast, Alma member Atiba McLean, LCSW, spoke about equitable mental health care in the Black community and the urgency of confronting our shared humanity. Find the full episode here:
The Digest is our biweekly newsletter featuring thought-provoking and conversation-sparking news, essays, and research about mental health care. Here's an excerpt from our most recent issue:
On Friday, October 8, Alma founder and CEO Dr. Harry Ritter will join
@JoinTempest
CEO Ruth Sun and Director of Clinical Operations Ruby Mehta for a conversation about the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on healthcare. RSVP for free here!
Hello California, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington 👋 Alma has landed on the west coast! Whether you’re a licensed clinician or a person seeking care, learn more about how Alma can support you:
Introducing our new provider directory. The updated format has new filters to simplify your search for a therapist. Visit to browse the directory and find the provider who’s right for you.
3/ We've also published a guide to cultural competence and Black mental health, which outlines foundational resources, practice tools for addressing race with clients, and ways to give back.
Make Space For Uncertainty | When faced with uncertainty, our minds often jump to the worst-case scenario. Getting comfortable with the unknown, however, can allow us to consider the best-case scenario.
Find the full story here:
Make Space For Anger | Anger can be harnessed for self-discovery and growth. It comes down to uncovering and understanding the primary emotion out of which anger emerges.
Find the full story here:
Congratulations to
@harryritter1
on the launch of
@hello_alma_
, the most innovative approach we've seen in the mental health arena. Here's why we're so excited about this investment:
Optum EAP is now available through Alma, marking an important step in our commitment to increasing access to high-quality, affordable mental health care! If your employer offers Optum EAP and you’re looking for mental health care, find a provider today at .
Hear Alma's Director of P&C, Danielle Poonoosamy, talk about why it's important to take a broad view of wellness and strategies for supporting employees through uncertainty on
@TeamBlind
's "The Blind Ambition" podcast:
There are some troubling mental health statistics that don't get as much attention as they should.
Alma’s Content Marketing Manager, Merhawi Kidane, dives into several areas of mental health that need attention. Read more here: