Cerebral is a leading subscription-based online mental health platform dedicated to improving access to high-quality mental health care. Launched in 2020, it provides a comprehensive, integrated care model for adults (18+) across the United States.
Product Overview & Key Benefits
Cerebral connects users with a national network of licensed and credentialed mental health professionals, including therapists, psychiatrists (prescribers), and mental health coaches. The platform's primary value proposition is its convenience and affordability, offering an all-in-one solution for diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and ongoing care from the comfort of home. Users can choose their own provider and manage their entire care journey—from scheduling to messaging and progress tracking—via the web or a dedicated mobile app.
Main Features and Capabilities
- Individual & Couples Therapy: Weekly 45-minute video or phone sessions with a licensed therapist.
- Medication Management: Initial psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, prescription (if appropriate), and ongoing monthly check-ins with a prescriber.
- Mental Health Coaching: Non-clinical support with goal setting and accountability (often bundled with medication management).
- Care Coordination: A dedicated care team (prescriber, therapist, or coach) to ensure integrated treatment.
- Unlimited Messaging: Secure, asynchronous messaging with the care team between scheduled sessions.
- Progress Tracking: Regular mental health assessments and symptom tracking via the app to monitor progress over time.
- Prescription Delivery: Free at-home delivery of prescribed medications in most states.
- Digital Tools: Access to mindfulness, self-care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) exercises within the platform.
Target Users and Use Cases
Cerebral is designed for individual consumers (adults 18+) seeking treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (non-controlled substances)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Alcohol Dependence
