Our Story
Empowering People to Get Better and Stay Better
At AbleTo, we’re solving the biggest problems in behavioral health: ensuring access to care and upholding impeccable quality.
Our founder’s story
Born out of necessity
"I was 37 when I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. I was staggered, but also grateful. Finally, I could put a name to the "demon" that had been haunting me all these years.
I was able to benefit from medication, but I knew that it wasn’t enough. I had learned that behavioral change therapy could help me to overcome some of the challenges, but finding a quality solution proved difficult.
The experience led me to ask a simple question: how can we make it easy for anyone in need of effective, cost-efficient treatment to find and use it regardless of location?
AbleTo was founded to answer that question, and in doing so make people happier, healthier, and more productive."
“Everyone at AbleTo—from our therapists to our outreach specialists and senior team—share a common purpose: to make reliable, quality behavior change therapy available to the right people at just the right time.”
A Look Back at Our Milestones as a Provider of Therapy and Coaching
2008
- AbleTo founded
2010
- Signed first major insurance company
- First major employer partner
2012
- Received first round of funding
2014
- Call center opened
- Published first research study
2016
- Received URAC quality accreditation
- Signed Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Hired 100th full-time employee
2018
- Expanded to Medicare
- URAC telehealth accreditation
- HITRUST certified
2019
- Acquired Joyable
- Launched first Managed Medicaid Program
- Opened Florida Operations
2020
- Launched Therapy+
2021
- Joyable renamed AbleTo Digital+
- Launched AbleTo Connect
- Launched AbleTo single patient app
- Certified a Great Place to Work
2022
- Surpassed 2 million patient sessions
- Best Workplaces in Healthcare
- Best Workplaces in NY
Pioneering the future of mental health care, for all
Bringing together decades of experience and diverse perspectives, our team is constantly looking for ways to push the boundaries in mental health and self care — from bridging the gap in accessibility to leading the way with clinical excellence.
Our Clinical Advisors
Carmela Alcantara, PhD
Clinical Advisor
Carmela Alcantara, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Columbia University School of Social Work, Director of the Sleep, Mind, and Health Research Program at Columbia University and a licensed clinical psychologist with postdoctoral training in public health and behavioral medicine. Her research examines the ecological relationship between sleep, self-regulation, and health behaviors in Latina/o adults. Dr. Alcantara also provides expert consultation in the transcreation of CBT for the Latina.
Patrick J. Raue, PhD
Clinical Advisor
Patrick J. Raue, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington. He received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook in 1995. Dr. Raue conducts NIMH-supported research on training non-specialists in behavioral interventions; patient preferences and shared decision-making approaches for depression; and the effectiveness of psychotherapy for older adults. Dr. Raue is Associate Director for Evidence-Based Psychosocial Interventions at the AIMS Center, and Director of the National Network of PST Clinicians, Trainers & Researchers. In these roles, he develops and leads implementation and training programs in a variety of behavioral health interventions. Dr. Raue’s clinical expertise includes the identification and management of mental health conditions in community and medical settings, including primary care and home health care
Kathleen M. Pike, PhD
Clinical Advisor
Kathleen M. Pike, PhD, is Director of the Columbia University WHO Collaborating Centre in Global Mental Health and Deputy Director of the Health and Aging Policy Fellowship Program at the College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is also Supervising Psychologist in the Eating Disorders Program at NYSPI. Dr. Pike offers valuable experience and expertise on evidence-based protocols and therapist training, adoption and competence in evidence-based care delivery.
Harold Pincus, MD
Clinical Advisor
Harold Pincus, MD, is Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons and Co-Director of Columbia's Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. Dr. Pincus is an international expert on quality measurement and the integration of behavioral health and primary care.
Emily Black, PharmD
Clinical Advisor
Emily Black, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist specializing in medication management of chronic disease states. She is dual board certified in pharmacotherapy and ambulatory clinical pharmacy. She completed her residency training at Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System with focus on primary care and chronic disease management. She has since worked for the Martinsburg VA Medical Center, Geisinger Health System, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She has clinical pharmacy practice experience in acute care, ambulatory care, and transitions of care, as well as administrative experience in developing and managing clinical pharmacy practice models.
Michaela Kearney, PMHNP
Clinical Advisor
Michaela Kearney, PMHNP, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner out of Boston, MA. She works outpatient providing medication management and therapeutic support to patients across the lifespan. She is currently obtaining her DNP and MBA out of Johns Hopkins University, specializing in cultural humility and healthcare business management. She is also a mental health advocate and has served on various panels and an award winning mental health documentary regarding her personal and professional experiences in mental health.
