Leaders for Life, Inc

What Leaders for Life, Inc does

Leaders for Life, Inc. is a privately held mental health services agency founded in 2014 in Richmond, Virginia, operating a coordinated continuum of care across seven service lines: Mental Health Skill Building, Intensive In-Home Services for children and adolescents ages 7-18, Crisis Stabilization, a 6-week Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Outpatient Therapy, Family Counseling, and a weekly Life Skills Group for women. The clinical model is grounded in evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing) and includes Therapeutic Yoga as a differentiator. Services are delivered in-office at two Richmond locations (2000 Bremo Rd and 530 E Main St), in client homes for intensive in-home cases, and via telehealth using commodity video platforms (Skype, FaceTime, GoToMeeting, Google Meet).

The agency operates under Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) and Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) standards, holds Joint Commission accreditation, and carries SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned) certification. The clinical team is small (approximately 10 total employees) and includes LCSW, LMHP, and LPC Resident practitioners with documented specializations in crisis response, LGBTQ+ advocacy, suicide first aid, trauma, OCD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and substance use.

Revenue is generated through insurance reimbursement (Anthem Blue Cross and other commercial plans), Medicaid billing, and self-pay, with monthly payment plans available. Per-session pricing ranges from $50 for group therapy to $350 for the IOP, with individual therapy at $150 per 45-minute session and a one-time $225 initial assessment. A newer Square-based Membership Plans channel offers subscription-style access. Intake is handled via phone (804-477-6137, 804-894-4013), online therapy request forms, and JotForm-based provider referrals from hospitals, 23-hour crisis programs, and behavioral health providers. Geographic reach spans the Greater Richmond region including Chesterfield, Midlothian, Hopewell, Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and 14 surrounding counties.

Name

Leaders for Life, Inc

Legal name

Leaders for Life, Inc.

Website

https://leadersforlifemhss.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leaders for Life, Inc. is a Joint Commission-accredited, privately held mental health services agency in Richmond, Virginia, providing outpatient therapy, intensive in-home services, crisis stabilization, substance abuse IOP, and skill-building services to individuals, families, and Medicaid recipients across the Greater Richmond region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Outpatient therapy
• Crisis stabilization
• Intensive in-home services
• Substance abuse IOP

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mental Health Therapy Services: Revenue from individual, couples, family, and group therapy sessions billed to insurance, Medicaid, or self-pay clients. Services include outpatient therapy, intensive in-home services, mental health skill building, crisis stabilization, and substance abuse intensive outpatient program.
2. Insurance and Medicaid Reimbursement: The company accepts multiple insurance plans including Anthem Blue Cross and Medicaid, filing claims on behalf of clients and collecting co-pays, deductibles, and coinsurance. Revenue is derived from reimbursement for covered mental health services.
3. Self-Pay Services: Self-pay clients including those without insurance coverage, with monthly payment plans available. Substance abuse IOP at $350 per session.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Leaders for Life, Inc. is a mental health services agency that delivers a coordinated continuum of care spanning outpatient therapy, intensive in-home services, crisis stabilization, substance abuse intensive outpatient treatment, mental health skill building, family counseling, and life skills support groups. Services are provided in-office, in-home, and via telehealth to individuals, families, and children/adolescents across the Greater Richmond Virginia region, with payment accepted from insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay clients.

Product overview

Leaders for Life, Inc is a mental health services agency offering a coordinated continuum of care across multiple service lines. The company provides seven core services: Mental Health Skill Building Services (independent living skills training), a Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) as a 6-week structured program, Intensive In-Home Services for families with children ages 7-18, Outpatient Therapy Services using evidence-based interventions (CBT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, motivational interviewing), Crisis Stabilization Services for acute psychiatric care, Family Counseling Services accepting Medicaid, and a Life Skills Group providing weekly support for women. The company accepts insurance, Medicaid, self-pay, and monthly payment plans, serving the Greater Richmond Virginia region including Chesterfield, Midlothian, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Colonial Heights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mental Health Skill Building Services Personalized training program that helps individuals with serious mental illness acquire basic living skills, manage symptoms, adhere to medication regimens, and access community resources in order to live independently and maintain stability in their community.
• Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Structured 6-week evidence-based outpatient program running 4 days a week for 3 hours per day, designed to support recovery from substance use without requiring residential treatment. Self-pay accepted at $350 per session.
• Intensive In-Home Services Person-centered, evidence-based in-home program assisting parents and children in understanding and managing behavioral problems that cause division in the home and community. Designed for children ages 7-18 experiencing emotional or behavioral difficulties that threaten family integrity.
• Outpatient Therapy Services Individual or group therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults addressing mental health, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Uses evidence-based interventions including CBT, DBT, EMDR, TF-CBT, and motivational interviewing.
• Crisis Stabilization Services Immediate, short-term intensive care for individuals facing acute psychiatric crises. Provides rapid response mental health services to prevent hospitalization and stabilize mental health needs quickly.
• Family Counseling Services Therapy focused on improving communication and resolving conflicts within families, addressing parent-child conflicts, marital problems, substance abuse, grief, and other challenges affecting the family unit. Accepts Medicaid.
• Life Skills Group Weekly online support group for women in Richmond VA meeting every Monday 1:30 PM-2:30 PM. Features 8-week rotating topics including self-esteem, anger management, stress management, relationships, money management, relapse prevention, medication management, and nutrition.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients can maintain independence and continue living life on their terms while receiving support
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Talkspace: National online therapy platform with therapist matching and subscription pricing. Represents the digital-first, scaled alternative to Leaders for Life's traditional office-and-telehealth outpatient model for insured and self-pay clients.
• Lyra Health: Employer-sponsored mental health benefits platform delivering therapy and coaching through in-person and virtual care. Adjacent competitor for the same employer-channel and insured demand that supports Leaders for Life's commercial book.
• Cerebral: Telehealth provider focused on anxiety, depression, and ADHD with therapy and medication management. Competes for the same outpatient mental health demand Leaders for Life serves, particularly via insurance-reimbursed virtual visits.
• Brightside Health: Telehealth mental health platform serving depression, anxiety, and related conditions via insurance and Medicaid. Emerging competitor that captures self-pay/insured outpatient demand Leaders for Life also targets, especially through virtual delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Bon Secours Mercy Health: Large regional health system operating hospitals and behavioral health services in the Richmond market. A major referral source for Leaders for Life today and a broad incumbent that competes for outpatient and crisis-stabilization volume.
• Pinnacle Treatment Centers: Multi-state addiction treatment operator including IOP and outpatient programs. Comparable on the substance abuse IOP service line, with broader scale and a regional/national footprint that Leaders for Life's IOP competes against.

Direct peers

• Family Insight Behavioral Health: Virginia-headquartered behavioral health provider offering outpatient therapy, Intensive In-Home, Mental Health Skill Building, and psychiatry. Direct competitor for the same DMAS-billable service portfolio in overlapping Richmond-area counties.
• Intercept Health: Virginia-based behavioral health agency delivering Intensive In-Home, Mental Health Skill Building, crisis stabilization, and outpatient services across the Commonwealth. Same DBHDS/DMAS-regulated service lines and identical Medicaid-reimbursement model.
• Thriveworks: National outpatient mental health therapy provider offering individual, couples, family, and child therapy with insurance and self-pay options across multiple states. Directly comparable on service mix (therapy, psychiatry, coaching) and multi-payer model.
• Dominion Care: Virginia-based nonprofit human services organization providing mental health, developmental, and educational services. Comparable as a regional multi-service behavioral health provider serving Medicaid populations in the same geographic corridor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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