Our commitment

Our singular goal is to help you feel better and stay that way

We’re committed to following the highest clinical standards, delivering the best possible outcomes, protecting your privacy, and treating you like a person, not a patient.

Founding Team

We're doing this because we care.

Our team brings decades of experience in psychiatry, health, and technology to deliver the best care available.

Brad Kittredge
Brad Kittredge
CEO

“I’ve lived my entire life with a close family member who had depression. Now that I have kids of my own, it’s important to me to help individuals and families overcome it.”

Mimi Winsberg, MD
Mimi Winsberg, MD
CMO

“I’ve had the satisfaction of seeing people with difficult depression get better with the right treatment. I want to make sure everyone has that chance.”

Jeremy Barth
Jeremy Barth
CTO

“The primary defining moment of my life was losing a close family member to depression. I’m grateful and optimistic that my work at Brightside can make a difference.”

Our Doctors

Expert doctors, effective care

Our Doctors

Expert doctors, effective care

We match you with a Brightside doctor who partners with you to ensure you feel heard and understood, that you get the right treatment for you, and that you get the best results.

Brightside doctors are depression experts who are licensed in your state and have passed thorough background checks. Appointments are available as soon as tomorrow.

Our Therapists

Supportive guidance, real results

Brightside therapists are expert in evidence-based therapy approaches for depression and anxiety, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). They provide supportive guidance and helpful insight to help you get the most out of your personalized therapy program.

Brightside therapists are licensed in your state and have passed thorough background checks. Enjoy unlimited messaging with your therapist, with responses every weekday.

Careers

Join our team.

We're on a mission to deliver life changing depression and anxiety care.

Our Advisors

Brightside is supported by top experts

We combine evidence based approaches with the latest technology to deliver the best care available.

Mari Kurahashi MD, MPH
STANFORD CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY

“Remote encounters can be highly effective, especially for first line care. Brightside can make this easy and affordable for everyone.”

Jake Behrens, MD
University of Wisconsin

“Brightside changes the relationship between a doctor and patient, moving from periodic visits to ongoing oversight and support through the entire care cycle. It’s an innovative approach to high quality, patient friendly care.”

Roger Ayres, MD
Yale University Trained Psychiatrist

“Brightside doesn’t just make depression care more accessible, it provides the tools and structure to make it even more effective.”

Pharmacy

We’ve teamed with TruePill to deliver safe, effective medication to your home

TruePill Pharmacy
3121 Diablo Ave.
Hayward, CA 94545
650.353.5495

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If you’re in emotional distress, text HOME to connect with a counselor immediately.

911

If you’re having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your local ER.