THE BLACK MENTAL HEALTH CORPORATION

What THE BLACK MENTAL HEALTH CORPORATION does

The Black Mental Health Corporation (TBMHC) is a privately held outpatient mental health agency founded in 2018 by Desmond Yanamayu, LISW-S, and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The organization delivers culturally affirming mental health services — counseling/talk therapy, psychiatry and medication management, case management, school-based behavioral programs, and social assistance services (housing aid, food programs, job training) — to individuals and families, with an explicit primary focus on Black men, women, children, and families facing culturally specific mental health challenges, while remaining open to all populations.

Services are delivered through both in-person sessions at the Cleveland headquarters at 13110 Shaker Square and via telehealth to all Ohio residents using an Athena Health client portal for scheduling and session management. The clinical team of approximately seven licensed practitioners (LISW-S, LPCC-S, MSW, PMHNP-BC credentials) holds Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) licensure and is pursuing CARF accreditation.

TBMHC operates a fee-for-service revenue model combining insurance reimbursement (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Medicare, United Healthcare, and ~10 other payers) with private pay rates ranging from $125 (30-minute session) to $225 (diagnostic evaluation), plus sliding-scale fees. The organization reaches clients across eight Ohio geographies (Cleveland, Euclid, Lorain, Elyria, Garfield Heights, Columbus, Toledo, and broader Northeast Ohio) primarily through local SEO, community partnerships, and school-based referral channels.

Name

THE BLACK MENTAL HEALTH CORPORATION

Legal name

THE BLACK MENTAL HEALTH CORPORATION

Website

https://theblackmentalhealthcorporation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Black Mental Health Corporation is a Cleveland-based outpatient mental health agency founded in 2018 that delivers culturally affirming therapy, psychiatry, case management, school-based programs, and social assistance services primarily to Black individuals and families across Ohio via in-person and telehealth.

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)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health Clinics & Counseling Centers (HLAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

Keywords

• Outpatient mental health services
• Psychiatric medication management
• Culturally affirming therapy
• Case management services
• Telehealth mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursement: TBMHC accepts a wide range of insurance plans including major providers like Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Medicare, and various managed care organizations. Revenue is generated through reimbursement for covered mental health services.
2. Private Pay/Self-Pay: For clients without insurance coverage, TBMHC offers private pay rates for therapy sessions, psychiatric evaluations, and anger management programs. Sliding scale fees are available for qualified clients based on financial need.
3. Psychiatric Medication Management: Psychiatric services including comprehensive evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing medication management are provided by the psychiatric nurse practitioner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Black Mental Health Corporation is an outpatient mental health agency that delivers culturally affirming counseling/talk therapy, psychiatry and medication management, case management, school-based behavioral programs, and social assistance services to individuals and families, with a particular focus on the Black community. Services are provided both in-person at its Cleveland, Ohio headquarters and via telehealth across Ohio, and are reimbursed through insurance or paid privately with sliding scale options.

Product overview

The Black Mental Health Corporation (TBMHC) is an outpatient mental health agency that operates as a unified service offering rather than a software platform. The organization provides culturally affirming mental health services through five core service lines: Counseling/Talk Therapy, Psychiatry Services, Case Management, School Based Programs, and Social Assistance Services. These services are delivered through both in-person sessions at their Cleveland, Ohio office and via Telehealth/Virtual Sessions for remote access. The company does not offer a software product in the traditional sense but rather provides direct mental health care and social support services to clients, primarily serving the Black community in Northeast Ohio, Toledo, and Columbus.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Counseling/Talk Therapy Culturally competent, individualized counseling support addressing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress through personalized treatment plans; provided to individuals, families, and couples.
• Psychiatry Services Specialized medical support including comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for complex mental health conditions.
• Case Management Comprehensive support services helping clients navigate healthcare, housing, employment, education, and other resources to promote overall wellness and stability.
• School Based Programs Mental health interventions and behavioral support delivered directly in school settings, including individual and group counseling, mental health workshops, and crisis intervention.
• Social Assistance Services Support services providing access to housing aid, food programs, job training, advocacy, and guidance for individuals and families in need.

Quantifiable outcome

• Appointments typically available within one week, with emergency cases receiving priority scheduling.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lyra Health: Lyra Health is a large mental health benefits platform serving employers with therapy and coaching across diverse populations. It competes for the same therapy demand that TBMHC serves, but at enterprise scale and without cultural specialization.
• BetterHelp: BetterHelp is the largest online therapy platform, offering subscription-based virtual therapy at scale. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same telehealth therapy demand as TBMHC, with massive marketing reach but minimal cultural specialization.
• Talkspace: Talkspace is a publicly traded online therapy platform offering virtual therapy and psychiatry to individuals and enterprises. It overlaps with TBMHC's telehealth therapy offering but operates nationally with broader marketing reach.

Emerging players

• Mantra Health: Mantra Health provides culturally responsive virtual mental health care, particularly focused on college students and diverse populations. Like TBMHC, it emphasizes cultural competence and serves populations with specific mental health needs.
• Ayana Therapy: Ayana Therapy matches BIPOC clients with culturally competent therapists across the U.S. Like TBMHC, it addresses the gap in culturally affirming mental health care, though primarily as a matching platform rather than a clinic operator.
• Charlie Health: Charlie Health provides virtual intensive outpatient mental health programs, particularly for adolescents and young adults. While focused on higher-acuity care, it competes for some of the same family- and youth-focused demand that TBMHC's school-based programs target.
• Amae Health: Amae Health provides mental health care tailored for marginalized communities, combining therapy and psychiatry with a focus on cultural competence. Like TBMHC, it serves populations underserved by mainstream mental health providers.

Direct peers

• Thriveworks: Thriveworks is a national outpatient mental health practice offering therapy and psychiatry via in-person and telehealth, accepting major insurance plans. It competes for the same broad client base as TBMHC, though without TBMHC's specific cultural focus.
• Two Chairs: Two Chairs is a hybrid mental health clinic offering in-person and telehealth therapy with a curated clinician matching approach. It mirrors TBMHC's clinic-based hybrid delivery model and emphasis on matching clients to the right therapist.
• Hurdle: Hurdle is a digital mental health platform focused on culturally competent care for Black and Brown communities — directly mirroring TBMHC's mission and target population. Both combine therapy with culturally affirming approaches for underserved racial/ethnic groups.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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