About Joon
At Joon, we choose to focus specifically on youths 13-26 and their families. We do this by making personalized, evidence-based mental health care accessible and engaging with 1-1 online therapy. Why? We’re passionate about improving the lives of this generation, who are coming of age in an amazing and difficult time. We are a team of people who understand what it’s like to struggle with mental health, to parent youth who are struggling, and to simply be human.
With incredible technology at our fingertips 24/7, today's world is more connected but also more stressful and always-on. There is immense strain on adolescents and parents. Study after study shows the trend of mental health struggles among young people, sadly confirming the deep and widespread impact of this new dynamic.
Fortunately, there are well-researched and proven approaches to supporting teens and young adults. Access to this proven therapeutic support has remained frustratingly difficult—cost, stigma, figuring out whether support is needed, availability of any therapist, availability of a therapist who is a good fit—and the list of challenges is long.
Why does this have to be hard? And what if we thought of support not as “fixing a problem” but instead as providing an advantage, like a cheat code, to navigate the sometimes hard and complex world while staying healthy and whole? We think these questions deserve answers.
Joon's app-based therapy is a game-changer, making it significantly easier for teens and young adults to match with a great therapist and “go to” sessions with a licensed therapist. Video-based therapy also offers a safe space for those who feel threatened due to their identity. Plus, the engaging tools we offer between live sessions are just a tap away.
We partner with insurance, government organizations, nonprofits, and other allies to reduce or eliminate the cost burden while respecting your privacy. Our goal is to create a clinical environment that truly understands and embraces the lives and experiences of every young person who comes to us for care. At Joon, you don’t just get a self-serve mental health app or an untrained person to listen to your worries—we thoughtfully match you with a licensed therapist who works exclusively with young people, knows you personally, and cares about you and your unique goals.
The good news: it works! Joon’s clinical results are 2x better than traditional in-person approaches at reducing clinical and severe levels of anxiety or depression.
If you’re a parent or organization looking to support a child, why not give them (and yourself) an opportunity to thrive? If you’re a potential client yourself, you already know everything above. Why not get started? We all deserve to thrive.
Emily Pesce (she/her)
CEO, Joon
