Access Psychology Foundation

What Access Psychology Foundation does

Access Psychology Foundation (APF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in White Plains, New York, founded in 2019 (per the company's own history) to expand access to evidence-based mental health interventions for underserved, racially diverse communities. APF operates a two-part model: (1) it provides treatment scholarships that subsidize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for individuals, couples, and families who lack access or means, delivered in English and Spanish in-person at CBC offices in White Plains and Manhattan or via a virtual platform; and (2) it trains a more diverse pipeline of mental health professionals through year-long fellowships ($5,000–$15,000 stipends), 8-week paid summer internships for undergraduate and high school students, and continuing-education scholarships in CBT and DBT.

The organization delivers school and community-based organization (CBO) training through its core clinical partner, Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants (CBC) — co-founded by APF board president Dr. Alec L. Miller and board vice president Dr. Lata K. McGinn, both internationally recognized CBT/DBT authorities. APF's school-facing products include Comprehensive School-Based DBT (CSB-DBT) for Tier 2/3 students and Universal-Classroom DBT (UC-DBT) for Tier 1 general education, with two years of follow-up consultation built into the engagement. Reported program reach to date includes 6,768 students impacted and 149 teachers and school staff trained, with named partners across New York, Michigan, Maine, and Alaska.

APF is funded primarily through individual donations, a five-tier corporate sponsorship program (Ally $1,000–$4,999 up to Leader $50,000+), employer matching gifts, and event-based cultivation. The organization has minimal full-time headcount (1–10 employees, with a small development and operations team led by Executive Director Damian Travier) and no disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or private equity involvement. Its strategic posture in 2024–2025 has emphasized national media visibility (NBC News, CBS News), a 2025 TCS NYC Marathon charity partnership, and expansion of its board with media-relations and fundraising expertise.

Name

Access Psychology Foundation

Legal name

Access Psychology Foundation

Website

https://access-psychology.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Access Psychology Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides treatment scholarships for evidence-based CBT and DBT therapy and trains a more diverse pipeline of mental health professionals, serving underserved youth, schools, and community organizations in partnership with Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Educational Support Services (611710), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Mental health scholarships
• Evidence-based therapy training
• School mental health programs
• Psychology fellowship programs
• Community mental health access

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the mission to increase access to mental health services for underserved communities. Donors can give online via credit card or ACH, by check, or set up recurring gifts.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship tiers at $50,000+ (Leader), $25,000-$49,999 (Champion), $10,000-$24,999 (Advocate), $5,000-$9,999 (Ambassador), and $1,000-$4,999 (Ally) with event benefits and marketing recognition.
3. Matching Gifts: Employer matching gift programs where donations can be doubled or tripled through workplace giving programs. APF is registered as a charity partner for matching gift programs.
4. Mental Health Treatment Scholarships: APF provides scholarships to reduce the cost of care for eligible recipients receiving therapy services through partner organization Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants. Funding comes from donor contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Access Psychology Foundation (APF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides scholarships and grants to expand access to evidence-based mental health treatment (CBT and DBT) and to train a diverse pipeline of mental health professionals. Its work spans individual/family treatment scholarships, fellowships and internships for graduate and undergraduate students, and staff training programs delivered to schools and community-based organizations (CBOs).

Product overview

Access Psychology Foundation (APF) operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of mental health training and treatment access programs. The core offerings include Mental Health Treatment Scholarships providing subsidized evidence-based CBT and DBT therapy services; Training Programs for Schools and CBOs delivering staff training with two-year follow-up support; Fellowship and Internship Programs providing year-long training fellowships ($5,000-$15,000 stipends) and 8-week paid internships for students from underrepresented backgrounds; and Continuing Education Programs offering scholarships for CE credits in CBT and DBT. School-based services include Comprehensive School-Based DBT (CSB-DBT) for targeted intervention and Universal-Classroom DBT (UC-DBT) for universal prevention. All services are delivered in partnership with Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants, LLP (CBC) and focus on increasing access to mental health care for underserved, racially diverse communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mental Health Treatment Scholarships Scholarships that subsidize the cost of evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) sessions delivered through partner Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants (CBC); available for individuals, couples, and families in-person at CBC offices in White Plains, NY and Manhattan, NY, or virtually in English and Spanish.
• Training Programs for Schools and CBOs Tailored CBT and DBT training for K-12 schools, school districts, and youth-serving community-based organizations, equipping educators and frontline workers with evidence-based interventions plus two years of follow-up consultation support.
• Fellowship Program Year-long fellowships (externships, psychology internships, and postdoctoral fellowships) for graduate students and licensed professionals from historically underrepresented backgrounds, providing CBT and DBT training, supervision, and consultation with stipends of $5,000 (externs), $10,000 (interns), or $15,000 (postdoctoral fellows).
• College and High School Summer Internship Program 8-week paid summer internship hosted at Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants offices in White Plains, NY, providing undergraduate and high school students from historically underrepresented backgrounds with early exposure to clinical psychology careers; includes a $1,500 stipend plus travel and food expense reimbursement.
• School Consultation Services Grants and scholarships that fund CBT and DBT staff training at K-12 schools, covering assessment, kickoff orientation, implementation meetings, and ongoing consultation every 1-2 weeks for two years following the initial training.
• School-Based DBT Programs (CSB-DBT and UC-DBT) School-adapted DBT programs comprising Comprehensive School-Based DBT (CSB-DBT) for Tier 2/3 students (individual DBT counseling, skills groups, in-vivo skills coaching, weekly provider consultation team meetings) and Universal-Classroom DBT (UC-DBT) for Tier 1 general education teachers (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and walking the middle path skills).
• Continuing Education Programs Scholarships for licensed mental health professionals and students from underrepresented populations to earn continuing education credits through CBT Training, DBT Training, CE Talks, and Comprehensive CBT for OCD workshops.
• Organizational Consultation Services Custom-designed programs and presentations for organizations aimed at reducing stress, burnout, and improving work-life balance among staff through evidence-based practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,768 students impacted through school consultation programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant and flagship.

• Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants, LLP (CBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBC is APF's primary clinical and training partner. CBC provides clinical supervision for APF fellowship and internship programs, delivers CBT and DBT training to schools and organizations, and offers therapy services to APF scholarship recipients. CBC is an internationally recognized evidence-based organization specializing in CBT and DBT, co-founded by Dr. Alec L. Miller and Dr. Lata K. McGinn, both APF board members.
• Mott Hall High SchoolsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. Lata K. McGinn and Yeshiva University doctoral student Joy Shen to deliver universal prevention mental health program to approximately 2,000 students across four schools in Bronx, Harlem, and Lower East Side of Manhattan.
• Hebron AcademysignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBT and DBT training program for faculty at this Maine boarding school serving diverse student body including international students and rural Maine students.
• University of Alaska AnchoragesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. Jennifer Poon to develop trauma-informed, culturally-congruent interventions supporting Alaska Native teens and sexual/gender minority youth.
• Boys and Girls Club of Northern WestchestersignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarship funding for Psychological First Aid training and mental health interventions for staff ranging from teachers to swim instructors to administrators.
• Ossining Union Free School DistrictsignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerScholarships for school staff to receive consulting and training in evidence-based mental health interventions.
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Children's Trauma InitiativeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive DBT training program to be disseminated to underserved communities in Flint, East Lansing, and Detroit, MI - APF's largest multi-site partnership.
• Abbott HousesignificantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide mental health training and support services for youth served by Abbott House programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Brightline: Brightline is a digital mental health platform purpose-built for youth and families, offering therapy, coaching, and psychiatry via virtual care. Comparable to APF in its youth mental health focus and addressing access barriers, though differentiated by a technology-driven delivery model versus APF's scholarship/school-training model.

Direct peers

• Child Mind Institute: Child Mind Institute is an independent nonprofit providing evidence-based care, training, and research for children and adolescents with mental health and learning disorders. Comparable to APF through its combination of clinical service delivery, school consultation, and clinician training with focus on underserved families.
• The JED Foundation: The JED Foundation is a leading nonprofit focused on protecting teen mental health and preventing suicide among adolescents, partnering with high schools and colleges. Directly comparable to APF as a youth mental health nonprofit that delivers school-based programming and resource-building for underserved populations.
• Erika's Lighthouse: Erika's Lighthouse is a nonprofit dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression and mental health through school-based programs for students, staff, and parents. Highly comparable to APF's school consultation model delivering evidence-based mental health curricula to K-12 communities.
• The Trevor Project: The Trevor Project is a leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit for LGBTQ+ young people, operating a 24/7 hotline and school programs. Comparable to APF in its youth-focused mental health mission, school partnerships, and crisis intervention training for educators.
• Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise is a nonprofit that delivers school-based violence prevention and mental wellness programs such as 'Say Something' and 'Start with Hello.' Comparable to APF in operating school-focused mental health training programs with national reach, donor-supported funding, and youth-population focus.
• Active Minds: Active Minds is the largest nonprofit in the U.S. mobilizing young adults to address mental health through campus-based chapters and school programs. Comparable to APF in its youth mental health mission, school/community activation model, and donor-supported nonprofit structure.
• Born This Way Foundation: Born This Way Foundation, co-founded by Lady Gaga, supports youth mental health through peer support programs, school partnerships, and the 'Be There' certification for adults. Comparable to APF in training adults to better support youth mental health and operating youth-focused nonprofit programs.

Broad incumbents

• Mental Health America: Mental Health America is one of the oldest and largest community-based mental health nonprofits in the U.S., providing education, advocacy, screening tools, and school resources. Comparable to APF as a broader incumbent addressing youth and adult mental health with school-based programming and awareness campaigns.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization providing education, support groups, public policy advocacy, and school programs like Ending the Silence. Comparable to APF as an established broad-scope mental health nonprofit operating school-based education and family support programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AccessPsychFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/access-psychology-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/accesspsychfoundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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