If you’ve ever felt like therapy wasn’t right for you, you’re not alone.
The truth is:
of therapists are White, and
1 in 2 patients of color stop after their very first session
75%
That’s not because people of color don’t want therapy.
It’s because the system wasn’t built with them in mind.
A New Model of Care, Made for You
Unmute therapists are trained to understand how culture, identity, and context shape your mental health, so you can finally find care that feels tailored to you and your specific needs. When you join Unmute, here’s what you can expect:
Therapists Who Get It
While your therapist may not always share your background, they have received rigorous in-house training and vetted for their ability to provide anti-oppressive, culturally responsive care
Certified for Your Care
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Every clinician is trained in Unmute’s CARE Framework, developed to strengthen trust and connection across racial and cultural differences
Care That You Can Trust
Every Unmute therapist is supported with weekly supervision from cultural experts, making sure your care is culturally-responsive, effective, and flexible enough to meet your needs
Unmute's Culturally Affirming
Racial Equity (CARE) Framework
​​​​While your Unmute therapist may not share your racial or cultural background, they are trained to recognize how race, ethnicity, gender, class and other identities shape our lives, our mental health, and the treatment relationship. They have been certified in Unmute's CARE framework which has been created and tested to ensure that every patient receives affirming, culturally responsive care that honors their identity and lived experience.
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Learn more about CARE Framework and our clinical trial
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Join Unmute's Clinical Trial
How Our 15-Week Therapy Boot Camp Works
1. Sign Up
We strive for you to complete therapy and to equip you with the tools
and mindset to thrive​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Fill out a quick intake form where you’ll share why you’re seeking therapy, your insurance information, and your preferences for care.
2. Get Matched
We’ll connect you with a certified Unmute therapist. You’ll be introduced via email to schedule a phone consultation and a first session if you feel that it's a mutual fit.
3. Start Therapy Online
You'll meet your therapist online and together, you’ll
co-create a treatment plan that’s not only effective but also culturally affirming; ensuring your background, values, and lived experience are honored every step of the way.
4. Beyond 15 Weeks
Our goal is that you’ll finish therapy with tools and strategies that last. Your therapist will help you develop a plan to address challenges independently, so you can carry the benefits of therapy into your daily life.
Pricing
Insurance
We are currently in-network with the following insurances:​
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Oscar
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Oxford
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Quest Behavioral Health
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United Healthcare
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UMR
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Aetna
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BCBS
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Carelon
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Cigna
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Northwell
or
Out of Pocket
$150+ *​
Per Session
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*Financial aid is available for those
who qualify
For far too long, people of color have been invisible and silenced in the design and research of effective mental health services. Traditional psychotherapies are often grounded in White, Euro-American cultural norms and practices which can seem foreign or irrelevant to BIPOC patients.
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70% of clinical research study participants are White
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Participants in Unmute's 15-week therapy program will be a part of a clinical research group to advance diversity and equity in mental health services.
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Current therapy offerings are challenged with effectively and feasibly training a predominantly White therapist workforce to deliver culturally competent mental health care to an increasingly diverse patient population. ​Unmute is the first teletherapy platform to train all clinicians- regardless of their background- with our proprietary CARE framework to deliver culturally affirming, evidence-based care to the BIPOC community
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About the Research
This clinical trial is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and led in partnership with NYU’s Silver School of Social Work.While Unmute’s signature program targets processes that strengthen interracial/ intercultural relationships in general, this initial clinical study focuses on the dynamics of Asian patient-White therapist pairs in particular.
By joining, you’re helping to amplify BIPOC voices and representation in mental health research—ensuring that future care reflects the needs and experiences of our communities.
Read the full NIMH study at Clinical Study Trial
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