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CEREBRAL® is a registered trademark of Cerebral Inc. © 2023 Cerebral Inc. All rights reserved.
Why specialized care matters
Why choose Cerebral
In a world where mental health challenges are prevalent, the LGBTQIA+ community faces unique and significant obstacles. At Cerebral, we have dedicated ourselves to providing personalized care by experts who understand that each individual journey toward mental well-being is unique.
Mental health conditions are nearly three times more likely to occur among LGBTQIA+ individuals compared to heterosexual and cisgender individuals. SAMSHA
Over 40% of transgender individuals have attempted suicide in their lifetime, with the majority of attempts occurring before the age of 25. Williams Institute
Frequently asked questions
What is Cerebral?
Cerebral is an online mental health care provider that offers 1-on-1 therapy, couples therapy, and medication prescription service plans. Plans include regular virtual sessions with our qualified and compassionate therapists and prescribers — as well as personalized treatment plans, progress tracking, and goal setting. We offer long or short-term care, and have worked to make our costs as low as possible for our clients.
Cerebral treats many mental health conditions, including: anxiety, depression, insomnia, postpartum depression, menopausal depression, ADHD (in certain states), trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder (in certain states), alcohol dependence (in certain states).
We can also support: relationship issues and divorce, stress management, anger management, LGBTQI+ experiences, grief and loss, traumatic life events, confidence and self-esteem, phobias, coping with illnesses.
Cerebral treats many mental health conditions, including: anxiety, depression, insomnia, postpartum depression, menopausal depression, ADHD (in certain states), trauma and PTSD, bipolar disorder (in certain states), alcohol dependence (in certain states).
We can also support: relationship issues and divorce, stress management, anger management, LGBTQI+ experiences, grief and loss, traumatic life events, confidence and self-esteem, phobias, coping with illnesses.
What is Cerebral’s mission?
Our mission is to democratize access to high-quality mental health care for all.
Factors like cost, convenience, and fear of judgment can sometimes make getting high quality mental healthcare difficult.
We call our approach to care the Cerebral Way — an intentional program we established to give our clients a clearer way to understand their progress and mental health goals. Mental health is not linear and results happen differently for everyone over time. We believe starting with a clear plan is an important part of long-term improvement.
The Cerebral Way includes: a personalized treatment plan, goal setting (typically only therapy), monthly assessments, progress tracking.
We call our approach to care the Cerebral Way — an intentional program we established to give our clients a clearer way to understand their progress and mental health goals. Mental health is not linear and results happen differently for everyone over time. We believe starting with a clear plan is an important part of long-term improvement.
The Cerebral Way includes: a personalized treatment plan, goal setting (typically only therapy), monthly assessments, progress tracking.
How does Cerebral work?
Cerebral offers online psychiatry and therapy provided by mental health professionals to help treat a wide range of mental health conditions.
• When you sign up, you’ll choose whether you are interested in medication, therapy, or both.
• Then you can see all available therapists or prescribers licensed in your state, and choose who you’d like to work with. Most clients are happy with their first choice, but you can switch anytime for any reason.
• Once you choose a therapist or prescriber, you can see their availability and book your first session. Most clients are able to meet with someone within 3 days of signing up.
• Your intake session includes a professional evaluation and personalized treatment plan, if diagnosed.
• If you meet with a prescriber, you’ll work with them to determine if medication is appropriate for you. If so, you’ll get a prescription sent to the pharmacy of your choice. Prescriptions filled by CerebralRx, Cerebral’s in-house pharmacy, include free expedited shipping directly to your door.
• You’ll continue to meet with your prescriber or therapist for support and to keep making progress toward your goals.
See what our medication and therapy services include
What’s included in therapy
What’s included in medication
• When you sign up, you’ll choose whether you are interested in medication, therapy, or both.
• Then you can see all available therapists or prescribers licensed in your state, and choose who you’d like to work with. Most clients are happy with their first choice, but you can switch anytime for any reason.
• Once you choose a therapist or prescriber, you can see their availability and book your first session. Most clients are able to meet with someone within 3 days of signing up.
• Your intake session includes a professional evaluation and personalized treatment plan, if diagnosed.
• If you meet with a prescriber, you’ll work with them to determine if medication is appropriate for you. If so, you’ll get a prescription sent to the pharmacy of your choice. Prescriptions filled by CerebralRx, Cerebral’s in-house pharmacy, include free expedited shipping directly to your door.
• You’ll continue to meet with your prescriber or therapist for support and to keep making progress toward your goals.
See what our medication and therapy services include
What’s included in therapy
What’s included in medication
Is Cerebral available in my state?
We have therapists and medication prescribers licensed in every U.S. state, including Washington D.C.
Therapists and prescribers can only provide care to clients who are residents of states where they are licensed. Scheduling capacity and availability for individual therapists and medication prescribers may vary depending on location.
Find a therapist in my state
Find a prescriber in my state
Find a therapist in my state
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How do I track my progress?
Our program is built to help you see your progress over time. You’ll work with your prescriber and/or therapist to build a personalized treatment plan. About once a month, we’ll also send you a regular mental health assessment to check in about how you’re feeling. You can keep track of your results of these assessments over time in the Progress section of your account.
Do I get to choose my therapist or prescriber?
Yes. After you sign up and choose a service, you’ll see all available therapists or prescribers who are licensed in your state.
From there, you can learn a bit about each one and see when they’re available to meet. Once you find someone you want to work with, you can book a session. Most of our clients are able to meet with someone within 3 days of signing up.
See available therapists in your state
See available prescribers in your state
From there, you can learn a bit about each one and see when they’re available to meet. Once you find someone you want to work with, you can book a session. Most of our clients are able to meet with someone within 3 days of signing up.
See available therapists in your state
See available prescribers in your state
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Why choose Cerebral?
Culturally competent
Our clinical staff is highly trained and culturally competent, with a profound understanding of the systemic challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals and those with intersectional identities.
Tailored support
You choose from our diverse group of clinicians to find the best partner for your needs. Our personalized gender-affirming care ensures that your treatment plan is tailored to your circumstances.
Safe + confidential
Your privacy is our priority, and we ensure that our platform is secure and confidential. You can feel safe and comfortable expressing your thoughts and concerns.
LGBTQIA-informed therapy
Our clinical team goes beyond general mental health care to address LGBTQIA+ issues, including coming out, relationship challenges, and other specific experiences*.
Comprehensive care
We provide comprehensive care, encompassing tailored therapy sessions and medication management aimed at supporting your entire well-being.
Advocates of inclusion + diversity
We foster a supportive and inclusive environment for our clients and staff. We stand firm against homophobia, transphobia, racism, and all other forms of prejudice.
* Based on Cerebral clients with moderate to severe anxiety and depression from 2020-2023.
Find a way forward with Cerebral Way
Our therapists collaborate with you to map a personalized plan and offer dedicated support to achieve crucial mental health milestones.
*We provide gender-affirming care, but do not offer clinical surgery evaluations and documentation at this time.
You don’t have to face this alone. Cerebral’s highly qualified therapists are here to guide you toward a brighter future, no matter what you’re struggling with—all from the comfort of your own home.
Couples Therapy gives you tools to handle life’s hurdles together and experience the best version of your relationship.
Cerebral therapists support all types of couples, including LGBTQIA+, blended families, non-traditional relationships
and more.
Helping couples connect and thrive
3x more likely to need support
More likely to attempt suicide
