All Appa mentors are background-checked young adults who hold psychology degrees from four-year colleges, with many pursuing graduate studies in the field.
In addition to meeting 1:1 with your teen, our mentors meet weekly with each other and our world-class supervisors for ongoing training and support.
Meet Our Mentors
Support from People Who Get It
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Meet Sam
Discovering what it means to truly be myself
Meet Jacqui
Managing school stress through mindfulness
Meet Taché
Learning that I didn’t have to do everything on my own
Our Story
Building a Better Way
"When our oldest son, Tyrrell, was a senior in high school and dealing with the stress that comes with college applications, he struggled with severe anxiety and depression.
We attempted to find an available therapist and called down several lists of referrals, but there were months long waits. We also sought help through his school, but they didn't have the resources to support him. Even with good insurance coverage, it was a gut wrenching experience because we couldn't get him the help that he needed.
The whole process was a nightmare and we really struggled to understand why we couldn't find people who could help when the need was so high. It seemed clear that there had to be a better way.
We founded Appa to make sure that all teens have support that is affordable, safe and proven to help."
Robert Miller, Co-Founder and CEO at Appa