What Mindsight Institute does

Mindsight Institute is a private, for-profit mental health and neuroscience education company that operates as a brand under PESI, Inc. (headquartered in Eau Claire, WI). Founded by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, a Harvard Medical School graduate, UCLA clinical professor of psychiatry, New York Times bestselling author, and pioneer of the Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) framework, the company delivers continuing education (CE) training to mental health professionals, healthcare providers, educators, and organizational buyers across behavioral health, healthcare, rehabilitation, and education sectors. Its product portfolio comprises self-paced online courses, recorded digital seminars, live in-person seminars and webinars, books and workbooks (including The Whole-Brain Child Workbook and the NowMaps series), and the Certified IPNB Clinician certification pathway delivered in partnership with Evergreen Certifications.

The underlying platform combines proprietary IPNB content (Wheel of Awareness Practice, 9 Domains of Integration framework) with the CE21-powered learning management system accessible via catalog.mindsightinstitute.com and the PESI mobile app (iOS/Android). CE accreditation is maintained across NAADAC, ASWB, APA, ANCC, ACCME, and AOTA, covering 50+ professions and all 50 US states. Distribution is supported by the parent PESI ecosystem (PESI Canada, PESI Europe, PESI Life, Psychotherapy Networker) and the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology publishing program, which has produced over 100 books.

Revenue is generated through one-time course purchases ($19.99–$649), digital seminar sales, live event tickets, book sales, and B2B organizational training (private on-site training, group webinars, institutional licenses). A 90-day satisfaction guarantee applies. The company serves 13,890 enrolled learners across 50+ countries, with all primary courses taught by Dr. Siegel. The business is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, revenue figures, or headcount data.

Name

Mindsight Institute

Legal name

PESI, Inc.

Website

https://mindsightinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mindsight Institute is a private mental health and neuroscience continuing education company, founded by Dr. Dan Siegel, that delivers IPNB-based online courses, digital seminars, live events, books, and clinician certification to mental health professionals, healthcare providers, educators, and organizations in over 50 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Continuing Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Mental health education
• Continuing education courses
• Neuroscience training
• Interpersonal neurobiology certification
• Clinical CE training

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Online Course Sales: Self-study online courses with audio/video content, downloadable materials, and CE credits. Courses include exclusive member forums, live Q&A sessions with presenters, and bonus resources such as video downloads, worksheets, and PDF materials.
2. Digital Seminars: Recorded content from live-location seminars available as one-time purchases. Purchasers receive program recordings and handouts. Typically one-day or two-day events.
3. Live Events and Webinars: Live in-person seminars, live webcasts, and live webinars with real-time participation and Q&A. Includes exclusive sessions with Dr. Dan Siegel.
4. Book and Workbook Sales: Physical and digital books including The Whole-Brain Child Workbook ($29.99), No-Drama Discipline Workbook ($24.99), NowMaps Jr. ($19.99), and NowMaps. One-time purchases.
5. Organizational Training: Private on-site training, private live webinars, online course group rates, and institutional licenses for entire organizations. Customized training packages for Behavioral Health, Healthcare, Rehab, and Education sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mindsight Institute sells continuing-education training products rooted in Dr. Dan Siegel's Interpersonal Neurobiology framework. Its core catalog includes self-paced online courses, recorded digital seminars, live in-person and webinar CE trainings, and the IPNB Clinician Certification Program, sold both to individual clinicians/educators and to organizations through dedicated group training.

Product overview

Mindsight Institute is an education company offering a portfolio of mental health and neuroscience training products centered on Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), developed by Dr. Dan Siegel. The core offerings include Online Courses (self-paced digital training), Digital Seminars (recorded live events), and Live CE Trainings (in-person and webinar formats). The company also provides IPNB Certification Programs, a range of Books and Workbooks, and organizational training solutions including Private On-Site Training, Live Webinars, and Institutional Licenses. The product architecture operates as a platform-plus-modules model where the primary learning management system (catalog.mindsightinstitute.com) delivers courses and digital seminars, while specialized intensive programs (like the Healing Trauma 2-Month Online Intensive) and certification tracks provide deeper, cohort-based learning experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Courses Self-paced digital courses featuring Dr. Dan Siegel's teachings on Interpersonal Neurobiology, neuroscience, mindfulness, and mental health, accessible 24/7 with audio and video content.
• Digital Seminars Recorded video seminars from live-location events, typically one-day or two-day formats, delivered as streaming video with accompanying handouts.
• Live CE Trainings In-person seminars, live webcasts, and live webinars offering real-time continuing education with Dr. Dan Siegel and other expert presenters.
• Books and Workbooks Published works by Dr. Dan Siegel and collaborators including The Whole-Brain Child Workbook, No-Drama Discipline Workbook, NowMaps, and NowMaps Jr., providing therapeutic tools for clients.
• IPNB Clinician Certification Program Certified Interpersonal Neurobiology Clinician program providing comprehensive training and certification through a 9-week intensive and additional coursework.
• Private On-Site Training Customized in-person training delivered directly to organizations at their preferred location and date.
• Private Live Webinars for Groups Group discount public live webinars or private live webinars scheduled for organizational staff.
• Institutional License One-year on-demand access to digital seminars or online courses for training entire staff, with CE credits available separately.
• Healing Trauma 2-Month Online Intensive A 2-month cohort-based online course focusing on integrating brain, body, and relationships for trauma healing, taught by Dr. Dan Siegel.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30 years of teaching experience
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Evergreen CertificationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Certified Interpersonal Neurobiology Clinician certification program. IPNB Certification Details page links to Evergreen Certifications for professional credentials. Deep co-development relationship for clinician certification pathway.
• PESIcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMindsight Institute is owned/operated by PESI, Inc. (d/b/a PESI, PESI Canada, PESI Europe, PESI Life, Mindsight Institute, and Psychotherapy Networker). PESI provides infrastructure, customer service, CE accreditation, and distribution for all programs.
• Norton Professional SeriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDr. Dan Siegel is founding editor of the Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology, overseeing publication of 100+ books in the IPNB frame.
• UCLA Mindful Awareness Research CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Dan Siegel is founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA and clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine.
• NAADACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Association of Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Counselors - approved CE provider relationship for addiction counselor continuing education. Provider #: 00131.
• ASWBminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation of Social Work Boards - ACE approved provider for social work continuing education. Provider #1062. ACE provider approval period: January 27, 2023 - January 27, 2026.
• APAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Psychological Association - approved CE sponsor for psychologist continuing education. PESI maintains responsibility for programs and content.
• ANCCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center - accredited provider of nursing continuing professional development. ACCREDITATION: PESI, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing CPD by ANCC's Commission on Accreditation.
• ACCMEminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education - PESI, Inc. is accredited to provide CME for physicians. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit provider.
• AOTAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican Occupational Therapy Association - approved provider of professional development. Provider #3322.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Large-scale online learning platform with mental health, neuroscience, and wellness courses from university and industry partners. Comparable as a global online learning platform, though it targets broad consumer and enterprise learners rather than accredited clinician CE specifically.
• PESI, Inc. Parent conglomerate and largest direct comparable: a privately-held continuing education provider offering accredited healthcare and mental health training across multiple brands (PESI, PESI Canada, PESI Europe, Psychotherapy Networker, Mindsight Institute). Operates the same CE platform, accreditation footprint, and B2B/individual sales motions that Mindsight relies on.

Emerging players

• Insight Timer: Global meditation, mindfulness, and wellness learning platform with courses, live events, and teacher-led content. Comparable in mindfulness subject matter, live event format, and global learner reach, though positioned for consumer/practitioner audiences rather than licensed clinician CE.
• Sounds True: Multimedia publisher and online learning platform offering courses, books, and audio programs on mindfulness, neuroscience, and holistic wellness. Comparable in mindfulness/neuroscience subject matter and creator-led course catalog, though it targets a broader consumer/professional audience than clinician-only CE.
• Mindful Schools: Online mindfulness education provider offering courses and certification for educators and clinicians. Comparable in mindfulness curriculum, certification pathway, and educator/clinician target segments, though it is smaller in scale and content breadth.

Direct peers

• Zur Institute: Online CE provider for psychologists, social workers, counselors, and marriage and family therapists. Comparable in B2C self-serve CE catalog, accreditation breadth across mental health professions, and course-by-course unit pricing model.
• CE4Less: Online CE platform serving licensed mental health and healthcare professionals with self-paced accredited courses. Comparable in catalog breadth, accreditation coverage, and unit-pricing retail CE sales motion.
• Psychotherapy Networker: Sibling PESI brand offering CE conferences, online courses, and a flagship magazine for psychotherapists. Directly comparable in audience (mental health professionals), product mix (live events + self-paced CE), and accreditation model, though it is more psychotherapy-generalist whereas Mindsight is neuroscience-focused.
• NICABM (National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine): Long-standing online CE provider for mental health clinicians offering expert-led courses and live summits on neuroscience, trauma, and mindfulness. Closely comparable in clinician-targeted, expert-led, neuroscience-grounded CE and similar pricing tier ($200–$600 per course).

Others

• Evergreen Certifications: Certification body that administers Mindsight's IPNB Clinician credential and offers accredited certifications across multiple therapy modalities. Comparable as the credentialing infrastructure partner in the clinician certification value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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