Choose a mentor. Learn proven strategies. Feel better.
Get Started: Schedule Your Free Consultation
The first step at Appa is to schedule a 15 minute call with a member of our Care Team. If you would prefer to talk via text, that works too.
During your consultation, we will discuss what you or your teen would like to improve on, tell you more about the mentor matching process, and answer any questions you may have.
What You Get At Appa:
A Mentor
Your mentor is a listening ear that can understand because they know what it’s like to struggle as a teen. You can talk to your mentor through confidential text, phone, and video.
Proven Strategies Created By Experts
Appa’s bite-sized videos teach proven strategies to improve mood, motivation, and relationships. All videos are created by licensed therapists and psychiatrists.
Support On Your Schedule
Message your mentor whenever you’d like, and set video check-ins around your schedule. If something comes up and you need to reschedule, that’s no problem either.
Meet a few of our mentors:
Angela
"I had such a hard time opening up to my family about my struggles. Once I got help, I was able to build strong relationships with the people I loved most."
James
"In high school, gaming took over my life. Now, I've found ways to enjoy things without letting them become addictions."
Daniel
"I knew I was queer ... and I knew my family wouldn't support me. Friends and mentors helped me create a life I love."
Ana
“In my teens, I was straight up depressed, but it took me years to get support. I want to help your teen get help earlier than I did.”
Backed by science.
Appa’s program is based on the latest research in psychological science. Mentors are trained in specific strategies that have been shown to support wellbeing.
Created by experts.
Appa has been designed with input from clinical experts from Harvard, Yale, Johns Hopkins, and UCSF. To learn more about our team and clinical advisory board , click here.
Vetted and safe.
All mentors have been thoroughly vetted by our team of clinical experts, passed comprehensive background checks, and are supervised by therapists.
Schedule A Free Consultation With Our Care Team
Appa can help if you:
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+ Are feeling really alone or lonely.
Everyone feels lonely sometimes, but if you're feeling alone most of the time, even with people you like, Appa can help.
+ Are feeling stressed out or anxious.
Stress happens. But if you're stressed most days, and if it's hard for you to talk to other people or do the things you like, Appa can help.
+ Are having trouble doing things you want to do.
If you find yourself wanting to do something but feeling too anxious, worried, or low to do it, Appa can help.
+ Want some help, but aren't sure if you want or need therapy.
Maybe you're curious about therapy but the idea of talking to some random person seems odd. Or maybe you've had a bad experience with a therapist in the past. Appa's program is more flexible than therapy, which may be a better fit for you.
Appa is not therapy. We do not diagnose and treat mental illness.
It is possible to feel better.
We are here to help.