Get your students best-in-class mental health care
At Handspring, our therapists deliver evidence-based mental health care designed to build lifelong coping and confidence skills. Care begins within 48 hours of inquiry.
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Meeting a wide range of needs
Driving real change for children and teenagers
of parents reported meaningful improvements in their child’s daily life after therapy at Handspring
of families in treatment for depression saw clinical improvement
of families in treatment for anxiety saw clinical improvement
Build your clinical knowledge with the Handspring Institute
To further our mission of empowering all children to lead resilient, fulfilling lives, our expert pediatric therapists are sharing their knowledge with school counselors, psychologists, and social workers through a free series of webinars.
How we deliver lasting improvement
We’re proud to provide best-in-class mental health care for a wide variety of emotional and behavioral challenges. Here’s how we do it.
Gold-standard behavior therapy
We lead with evidence-based care. Our therapists primarily use CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), the gold-standard, first-line treatment for anxiety, depression, and other common mental health challenges. CBT helps kids, teens, and young adults develop practical skills they can use every day for lasting emotional resilience.
Close collaboration with parents
Parents are essential partners in the therapy process, which is why our care model includes ongoing training and support just for you. We offer scheduled parent training sessions using BPT (behavioral parent training), a research-backed approach that helps parents manage emotional and behavioral challenges at home with confidence and consistency.
We also encourage regular check-ins with your child’s therapist between sessions, so you can stay in the loop and feel supported every step of the way.
Providers with the tools to succeed
Our licensed therapists and clinicians are specially trained to work with children and adolescents across all stages of development. But we don’t stop at credentials — we invest in continuous growth.
Every provider spends 15% of their weekly time in expert-led consultations, clinical case review, and ongoing training, ensuring that they’re always equipped to deliver the highest quality care. Because better-supported therapists mean better outcomes for your child.
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.
Sidney Rice
Anthony Savio
Aurora Butler
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Nicole Bieniasz
Michael Rodriguez
Katerina Tegeler
Laura Murillo
Christine Saint-Cyr
Serena Bednarczyk
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Lindsay Gonyeau
Aliza Kaplan
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Sarah Wallin
Ryan Hutchings
Getting your students started with Handspring
Talk to your students and their families about Handspring
Refer your students to get the process started
The student and their family attend a free consult and introduction
Families match with a therapist and go through a 90-minute assessment
Sessions occur weekly at convenient times after school
Receive an update after their first session and quarterly progress reports
What parents are saying
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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."
“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.”
“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!”
“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!”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
Learn about partnering with us
Schedule a 15-minute call with our team and get information to share with parents.
Refer a student to Handspring
Start the process of getting a student the best-in-class mental health care they deserve.