Brightline

Brightline is a pediatric behavioral health company founded in 2019, headquartered in San Mateo, California. It specializes in providing mental health care services tailored for children and adolescents, including therapy, psychiatry, and psychological testing. The company serves families with kids and teens through both in-person and virtual care options, addressing conditions such as anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and disruptive behaviors.

Originally operating with a national digital presence across all 50 states, Brightline shifted its strategy in 2024 to focus on hybrid care models in five key states, closing operations in 45 states. This pivot was driven by the evolving needs of families post-COVID who increasingly sought higher-acuity services and in-person care for younger children or those with specific clinical needs.

Brightline opened its first brick-and-mortar facility in Brooklyn, New York, in 2025, marking a move from a digital-first model to a hybrid approach that combines in-person visits with virtual care where appropriate. This hybrid model allows families to build therapeutic rapport in person, especially for higher acuity services and psychological testing, before transitioning to virtual visits if suitable.

The company is backed by prominent investors such as KKR, GV (formerly Google Ventures), Oak HC/FT, and Threshold. Its mission is to effectively serve the mental health needs of children and adolescents by providing comprehensive, accessible, and family-oriented care. Brightline is recognized as a challenger in the tele-psychiatry market, positioning itself alongside other providers like Teladoc Health and Talkspace.

Brightline’s care team consists of expert clinicians and therapists who deliver personalized mental health services to young patients and their families, emphasizing both convenience through virtual therapy and the effectiveness of in-person clinical services. The company continues to evolve its offerings based on patient needs and market dynamics to provide high-quality mental health support for pediatric populations.