Alma

We help people find quality, affordable mental health care by supporting therapists. We make it easier for therapists to accept insurance and offer in-network care, giving them the tools they need to manage and grow their practices. We operate across all 50 states, with a network of 24,000 therapists. Individuals looking for a therapist can use our free directory. We’ve raised $220.5 million from investors like Insight Partners, Optum Ventures, and Tusk Venture Partners. Many adults with mental health concerns don’t get the care they need, and finding an in-network therapist can be difficult. Our goal is to bridge that gap.

Our mission is to make quality, affordable mental health care accessible. We believe that by supporting providers, we improve care for everyone. Our core values include embracing change, listening first, building equity, communicating honestly, and acting like an owner. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we create programs to support people from all backgrounds, aiming for equitable mental health care. For instance, our Empowering Minds Scholarship, in partnership with the American Psychological Foundation, gives $5,000 and mentorship to mental health students from historically marginalized communities.

Alma was founded in 2018 and has 201-500 remote employees. The company culture supports its therapists, clients, and employees. Inc. Magazine recognized Alma as a Best Workplace from 2022-2024, LinkedIn named it a Top Startup in 2022, and Forbes listed it among America’s Best Startup Employers. Employee well-being is a priority. Alma offers a Timeout Policy, therapy stipends, and time off for traumatic events. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) organize activities like book clubs to help people connect. Monthly cultural celebrations help employees learn about diverse cultures. The leadership team includes Founder & CEO Dr. Harry Ritter, CFO Chris Davis, and CTO David Kaplan. Psychotherapist Esther Perel is a clinical advisor. Alma’s hiring process involves an application, a recruiter call, a meeting with hiring managers, team interviews (including a values discussion), and a final offer.

We offer health insurance through Aetna (medical, dental) and MetLife (vision), with FSA and HSA options, plus a 401k. Employees receive monthly therapy reimbursement and a wellness stipend. We also provide company-paid disability and life insurance. Time off includes a generous PTO policy (flexible, but some job posts specify 3 weeks PTO and 7 sick days), 12 company holidays, comprehensive parental/caregiver leave, and an Alma Give Back/Volunteering Day. As a remote-first company, we provide a monthly work allowance, a home office setup stipend, and a monthly co-working space membership stipend. Other benefits include EAP access, financial wellness support through Northstar, a pet discount program, and financial deals via BenefitHub.