Mentally STRONG

What Mentally STRONG does

Mentally STRONG is a Colorado Springs-based, founder-led mental health organization that operates two integrated business arms under a single proprietary methodology. The psychiatric clinic arm delivers insurance-based assessments and medication management for adults and youth, plus self-pay specialty services including medically supervised intramuscular Ketamine Treatment, Neurofeedback, and Holistic Psychiatric Services. The Private Programs (Mentally STRONG Academy) arm sells cash-pay educational products built on the same method: a 17-module online course, a course for parents (Raising Mentally STRONG Kids), a $299 CEU-accredited training for licensed mental health professionals, a $1,200 Coach Certification, a $649 in-person Reset Live event (capped at 12 participants), and a $14.99 streaming documentary ('Strength in Vulnerability').

The unifying technology is the Mentally STRONG Method, a cognitive-behavioral framework created by founder Dr. Cristi Bundukamara that combines organizational psychology with CBT techniques and includes named sub-components (Thought Map, Identify and Organize, Power of Choice, Personal Vision, and the Five SELFs framework). The method is embedded into clinical encounters (every provider is trained in it) and into the educational product suite. Delivery infrastructure relies on off-the-shelf SaaS: LearnWorlds for course hosting, ClickFunnels for the acquisition funnel, and InSync CS for the patient portal.

The company was founded in 2019 by Dr. Cristi Bundukamara (Dr. B), a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 26+ years of clinical experience. It is a privately held, bootstrapped, woman- and veteran-owned small business with approximately 30 employees, no disclosed external funding, and a single physical clinic location. Customer segments span individual adults and youth seeking mental health support, parents, licensed professionals seeking CEUs, aspiring life coaches, and first responders/military. Marketing is content-led and founder-driven via a podcast (Embrace the Journey), YouTube, social media, PR, and the documentary.

Name

Mentally STRONG

Legal name

Mentally STRONG

Website

https://mentallystrong.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mentally STRONG is a Colorado Springs-based, founder-led mental health organization combining an insurance-based psychiatric clinic with cash-pay coaching courses, coach certification, and professional CEU training, all built on the proprietary Mentally STRONG Method cognitive-behavioral framework created by founder Dr. Cristi Bundukamara in 2019.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style) (HSADAJAB), Mental Health Counseling & Psychotherapy Services (EDALAFAB)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Psychiatric care
• Cognitive behavioral coaching
• Mental strength training
• Professional CEU courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Colorado Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Online Courses and Programs: Self-paced online courses delivered through LearnWorlds platform. Includes the Mentally STRONG Method Course, Raising Mentally STRONG Kids, and courses for professionals. One-time purchase or subscription model.
2. Coach Certification Program: 17-module online life coaching course ($1,200) that trains individuals to become Mentally STRONG coaches using the proprietary method. Graduates can start their own coaching businesses.
3. Professional Training/CEU: Training program for mental health professionals ($299) offering 5.5 CE hours. Equips professionals to use the Mentally STRONG Method in their practice.
4. Psychiatric Clinic Services: Insurance-based psychiatric care for adults and youth in Colorado Springs including assessments, medication management. Specialty self-pay services including Ketamine Treatment, Neurofeedback, and Holistic Psychiatry.
5. Reset Live Events: Full-day immersive experiential events ($649) limited to 12 participants. Apply the Mentally STRONG Method to real-life challenges in a structured setting.
6. Documentary Streaming: Documentary 'Strength in Vulnerability' available for streaming purchase ($14.99 one-time, regularly $19.99). Dr. B's personal story of loss and resilience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mentally STRONG delivers hybrid mental health services through two integrated arms. The Psychiatric Clinic offers insurance-based psychiatric assessments, medication management, and specialty self-pay services (Ketamine Treatment, Neurofeedback, Holistic Psychiatry) for adults and youth in Colorado Springs. The Private Programs arm sells cash-pay coaching programs, online courses, coach certification, and professional CEU training built on the proprietary Mentally STRONG Method.

Product overview

Mentally STRONG is a hybrid mental health organization operating two integrated arms: an insurance-based Psychiatric Clinic and a Private Programs academy, both powered by the Mentally STRONG Method — a cognitive-behavioral framework centered on the Thought Map, Identify & Organize, Power of Choice, and Personal Vision elements. The Psychiatric Clinic provides standard insurance-covered psychiatric care for adults and youth (including walk-in assessments), alongside self-pay specialty services: Ketamine Treatment, Neurofeedback, and Holistic Psychiatric Services. The Private Programs arm offers a suite of educational products including the Mentally STRONG Method Online Course (17 modules), Raising Mentally STRONG Kids, the Courses for Professionals ($299, CE-accredited), and the Coach Certification Program ($1,200). Entry-level access is via the Free Online Training. The organization also produces the Strength in Vulnerability documentary and related books. All online courses are delivered through a LearnWorlds-hosted portal, and a patient portal (InSync CS) serves existing clinic patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Mentally STRONG Method A proprietary cognitive-behavioral framework created by Dr. Cristi Bundukamara for thinking clearly, organizing what matters, and choosing intentionally. Blends Cognitive Behavioral Techniques with an organizational approach and includes the Thought Map, Identify & Organize, Power of Choice, and Personal Vision elements. Used as the foundation for both clinical care and all educational programs.
• Psychiatric Clinic Services Comprehensive insurance-based psychiatric care for adults and youth in Colorado Springs, including assessments, medication management, ongoing support, and walk-in assessments. Integrates the Mentally STRONG Method into every clinical visit.
• Ketamine Treatment

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000+ lives impacted
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SC4I (Status Code 4 Initiative)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health support organization for first responders and their families. Featured on Dr. B's podcast 'Embrace the Journey'. Specializes in supporting those who serve the community.
• Diversus HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor community mental health provider in Colorado Springs offering counseling, psychiatry, addiction, and crisis services. Partner in community mental health ecosystem.
• Mt. Carmel Veterans Service CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides veterans and their families access to individual and group wellness programs and behavioral health services. Listed as military community resource.
• LearnWorldscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline learning management system platform used to deliver all Mentally STRONG Academy courses including coach certification and professional training programs.
• ClickFunnelscoreTechnology or IntegrationMarketing and sales funnel platform used for free training registration, Reset Live event registration, and lead capture. Powers the acquisition funnel.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BetterHelp: Teladoc-owned online therapy platform connecting individuals with licensed counselors via subscription. Comparable as a scaled online mental health service serving consumers directly with a subscription/bundled pricing model.
• Spring Health: Mental health benefits platform combining therapy, coaching, medication, and digital exercises for employer populations. Comparable in the hybrid clinical-plus-digital-coaching model and B2B go-to-market motion.
• Calm: Digital mental wellness brand with subscription content, courses, and celebrity-driven storytelling. Comparable in productizing mental frameworks via digital delivery, premium pricing tiers, and a strong branded content flywheel.
• SonderMind: Colorado-headquartered mental health platform operating in-person and virtual therapy/psychiatry services with insurance acceptance and clinician network model. Directly comparable as a regional hybrid clinic/digital mental health operator with overlapping geographies and customer segments.
• Talkspace: Online therapy and psychiatry platform accepting insurance and self-pay, serving both consumer and B2B channels. Comparable as a hybrid insurance/self-pay virtual mental health provider with a similar mix of clinical services and digital delivery.
• Cerebral: Online mental health provider focused on medication management and therapy for anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Comparable in offering psychiatric assessments, ongoing medication management, and self-pay specialty services online.
• Two Chairs: Therapy practice operating both in-person clinics and virtual sessions with insurance and self-pay options. Comparable in combining structured clinical care with proprietary therapeutic frameworks and an in-person/online hybrid model.
• Lyra Health: Mental health benefits platform for employers offering therapy, coaching, and self-guided digital content. Comparable in bundling clinical care with self-guided content and serving both B2B employer channels and direct consumers.
• Headspace: Digital mental wellness platform offering courses, content, meditation, and therapy (via Ginger/Headspace Care). Comparable in monetizing mental health through digital subscriptions, courses, and content ecosystems aimed at consumer and employer markets.
• Ellie Mental Health: Outpatient mental health franchise operating across multiple U.S. states with therapy, psychiatry, and specialized services. Comparable as a multi-site mental health services operator scaling through both organic and franchise-like expansion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/drcristi_b
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/drbmentallystrong
• Facebookfacebook.com/cristi.bundukamara.3
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mentallystrong
• Instagraminstagram.com/cristibundukamara

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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