Better care for families. Lower costs for you.

Handspring is a full-spectrum mental health practice for children, young adults, and their families. We’re making high-quality care more accessible than ever.

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Fully employed clinical team

Handspring is not a gig-economy marketplace. Our therapists aren’t 1099 contractors scattered across a loose network — they’re W-2 employees. We invest in our providers so they can invest in your members.

Tight clinical oversight
Ongoing training and consultations
Alignment with care model, culture & outcomes goals
Employed therapists engage longer with patients, deliver more consistent care, and are accountable to quality metrics.
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Deep clinical training

Most therapists enter the field without adequate training in evidence-based treatments like CBT and DBT, leading to inconsistent care that drives poor outcomes and higher costs. But at Handspring, we don’t leave quality to chance. Our therapists understand what works, why it works, and how to deliver it with precision — especially for children and teens.

Intensive Onboarding
Training in pediatric CBT/DBT and mechanisms of change
Hands-on practice
Supervised role-plays
Ongoing skill development
Expert-led consultation
Team consultation
Ongoing training
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Complex care for higher-acuity youth

Too often, children with self-harm, suicidality, and other complex needs are turned away from outpatient care and sent to the ED or IOP. We fill the gap, treating these patients safely and effectively.

DBT skills training
CBT psychotherapy
Parent training
By providing high-acuity youth with the care they need, we’re able to prevent unnecessary ED and IOP visits, improve access, and lower costs.
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Parent training
CBT psychotherapy
DBT skills training

Better engagement that leads to better outcomes

89%
89% of Handspring patients make it to their 4th session
74%
74% of Handspring patients make it to their 8th session
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82 Handspring NPS score
96%
96% of parents reported meaningful improvements in their child’s daily life after therapy at Handspring
79%
79% of patients in treatment for depression saw clinical improvement
84%
84% of patients in treatment for anxiety saw clinical improvement
Who we serve

Support for the whole family

Children
ages 8-12
Teenagers
ages 13-17
Young adults
ages 18-29
Parents
Of Children over 2
What we treat

Meeting a wide range of needs

Social anxiety
Generalized anxiety
Panic attacks
Specific phobias
Sadness
Depression
Irritability
Loneliness
Withdrawal
Tantrums
Defiance
Obsessions
OCD
ODD
Impulsivity
ADHD
Transition to school
Transition to camp
Bullying
Trauma
Grief
PTSD
Life changes
Parent-child communication
Parenting challenges
Parental stress
Social anxiety
Generalized anxiety
Panic attacks
Specific phobias
Sadness
Depression
Irritability
Loneliness
Withdrawal
Tantrums
Defiance
Obsessions
OCD
Impulsivity
ODD
ADHD
Transition to school
Transition to camp
Bullying
Trauma
Grief
PTSD
Life changes
Parent-child communication
Parenting challenges
Parental stress

Our care program

We leverage core components of DBT and CBT to deliver a cost-effective and highly efficacious care model that is appropriate for wide levels of acuity and focused on long-term reduction of symptoms.

Our approach
CBT-based psychotherapy
Medication management
Parent training sessions
DBT skills sessions
Digital DBT exercises
Parent-focused DBT skills curriculum
On-demand parent coaching phone line
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Meet our expert therapists

Our clinicians are our employees, not a network of contractors anyone can join. When you refer students to Handspring, you're connecting them with a carefully selected group of clinicians you can trust.

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Katerina Tegeler

LPC
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Lindsay Gonyeau

LCSW
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Sarah Wallin

Lmhc
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Nicole Bieniasz

LCSW
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Sidney Rice

LCSW
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Michael Rodriguez

LPC
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Anthony Savio

LPC
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Aliza Kaplan

LCSW
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Laura Murillo

LMFT
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Aurora Butler

LMHC
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Christine Saint-Cyr

LPC
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Ryan Hutchings

LMFT
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Serena Bednarczyk

LPC

Partner with us

Get in touch to talk about how we can serve your members.

What parents are saying

5 stars

“Lindsay LITERALLY changed not just my daughter's life, but our entire family dynamic. We thought we were going to have to consider homeschool, as she was experiencing debilitating separation anxiety. We assumed she would end up on medication - not only did she not need medication, she has not missed a single day of school this year.”

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“Megan was so valuable to our family during a trying time in our lives. My son needed someone to understand him and show him how to ask for help when he needs it. He has gone from failing multiple classes to being an honor student. He’s been so helpful around the house and is all around a happy child. We’re so grateful that we made the choice to go with Handspring.”

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“There has been a marked change in my daughter's ability to cope with anxiety and stressors and using the coping skills she learned she has been able to get through situations that she couldn't before. Her self confidence has also increased. Many thanks to Shanna - my daughter was sad to not see her each week any more, but the reason for that was a great one.”

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“I have seen a huge improvement in the way my daughter communicates, manages her emotions, and behaves since she started her weekly sessions. I am so grateful to see such a positive impact with her and within a short period of time. Tried other solutions and none worked. Thankful for Handspring services helping our family."

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“Lindsay LITERALLY changed not just my daughter's life, but our entire family dynamic. We thought we were going to have to consider homeschool, as she was experiencing debilitating separation anxiety. We assumed she would end up on medication - not only did she not need medication, she has not missed a single day of school this year.”

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“Every aspect has been great so far. The onboarding process was quick and easy - everyone was so professional, responsive, and compassionate. Our child was quickly matched with a therapist with a suitable personality, style, and approach. Additionally, the parents’ needs are being addressed as well - the option to have that support is invaluable!”

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“We were so happy with the care our son received. There has been such a change in him over the past year and we are so grateful! Morgan was able to connect with him so well and teach him so many skills that he now uses every day. Thank you all so much for everything you have done!”

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“My daughter had such a positive experience with Handspring. Christine was amazing with her and my daughter felt very comfortable talking to her. My daughter’s self confidence and attitude have improved drastically since starting Handspring. Thank you so much!”

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“Megan was so valuable to our family during a trying time in our lives. My son needed someone to understand him and show him how to ask for help when he needs it. He has gone from failing multiple classes to being an honor student. He’s been so helpful around the house and is all around a happy child. We’re so grateful that we made the choice to go with Handspring.”

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“Natasha was extremely patient and kind, but also very clear and honest with my daughter when speaking to her. She also handled dealing with myself and my ex extremely professionally and was always available to help when I had any concerns outside of my daughter’s appointment.”

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“Michael built a great relationship with my son early on in the sessions, therefore my son felt extremely comfortable speaking to him and opening up about his feelings. Michael was kind, fun and gave excellent coping techniques. My son is much more open and vocal with his feelings and uses Michael’s techniques when he’s upset or getting frustrated.”

–Real Handspring parent
5 stars

“There has been a marked change in my daughter's ability to cope with anxiety and stressors and using the coping skills she learned she has been able to get through situations that she couldn't before. Her self confidence has also increased. Many thanks to Shanna - my daughter was sad to not see her each week any more, but the reason for that was a great one.”

–Real Handspring parent