LiftWell

What LiftWell does

LiftWell is a private behavioral health and family wellness organization founded in 2016 by Mary Dobson (a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist) and headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. The company delivers a multi-level care model spanning outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and partial hospitalization programs (PHP) for adolescents and adults, supplemented by psychiatric medication management, psychological testing, nutritional counseling, couples and family therapy, executive-function coaching, group therapy, support groups, and life/career coaching. Patient populations include children, teens, adults, couples, and families, with a documented specialty in eating disorder treatment across anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, ARFID, and binge eating disorder, delivered under an "all foods fit" / Health at Every Size framework.

The clinical delivery stack relies on evidence-based therapeutic modalities — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Radically Open DBT, EMDR, and Family Systems Support — delivered through three physical offices (Westport CT, Boca Raton FL, Fairfax VA) and a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform serving clients in roughly ten states. The company claims a patented treatment planning format and operates the LIFT Wellness Institute sub-brand, which offers clinical supervision and continuing-education coursework to external clinicians and educators. Medical direction for the adolescent PHP/IOP program is provided through a partnership with Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

Commercially, LiftWell has historically operated primarily as an out-of-network, fee-for-service provider with three named payer relationships for PHP/IOP (Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare). Founder-led and bootstrapped, the company serves a long-tail consumer base of individual patients rather than enterprise accounts. In March 2026 it consolidated its brand under LiftWell Health, appointed a President and a Strategic Advisory Board chaired by a former Bridgewater Associates / Ares Management executive, and announced a transition to in-network contracting with major commercial insurers targeted for completion by June 2026, which would fundamentally alter payer mix and access economics.

Name

LiftWell

Legal name

LiftWell

Website

https://liftwellhealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LiftWell is a private behavioral health organization providing outpatient therapy, IOP, and PHP programs for adolescents, adults, couples, and families across Connecticut, Florida, and Virginia plus telehealth in 10+ states, with a specialty in eating disorder treatment and a planned June 2026 transition to in-network insurance coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

HIE Platforms & Network Services (Community/Regional/National) (HLACABAB)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Eating disorder treatment
• Outpatient mental health
• Psychiatric medication management
• Family therapy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Westport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Behavioral Health Services: Professional therapy and counseling services for individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. Currently out-of-network but transitioning to in-network insurance coverage with major commercial insurers by June 2026.
2. PHP and IOP Programs: Partial Hospitalization Programs and Intensive Outpatient Programs for eating disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety. Accepts Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare for PHP/IOP clients.
3. Psychiatric Services: Psychopharmacology evaluations and medication management for patients 18+

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LiftWell is a behavioral health and family wellness organization that delivers evidence-based therapy, psychiatric medication management, nutritional counseling, and family-centered services through a multi-level care model spanning outpatient therapy (OP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and partial hospitalization programs (PHP). Services are provided via three physical offices (Westport CT, Boca Raton FL, Fairfax VA) and a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, with particular specialization in eating disorder treatment, adolescent mental health, and trauma-informed care.

Product overview

LiftWell is a behavioral health and family wellness organization offering a comprehensive suite of mental health services through a multi-level care model. The company provides outpatient therapy (OP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization programs (PHP) for adolescents and adults, alongside psychiatric medication management, nutritional counseling, psychological testing, family therapy, couples counseling, and specialized therapies such as EMDR, DBT, and eating disorder treatment. The organization operates Lift Wellness Institute for professional training and CEU programs. Services are delivered through in-person sessions at three physical locations (Westport CT, Boca Raton FL, Fairfax VA) and a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. The company also offers group therapy, support groups, and life/career coaching services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIFT Wellness Institute: Psychoeducational training resources for parents, families, educators, and healthcare workers, offering clinical supervision, continuing education coursework, and professional development.

Products and services

• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Structured therapeutic support program for adolescents and adults requiring more intensive care than standard outpatient therapy, with hybrid in-person and virtual options. Designed for individuals stepping down from PHP or requiring more support than weekly outpatient therapy.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Comprehensive daily stabilization program providing intensive treatment for mental health and eating disorders, with both adolescent and adult tracks. Delivered as a licensed outpatient psychiatric clinic and day program.
• Outpatient Therapy (OP) Individual, evidence-based therapy services for mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship issues, offered both in-person and virtually across multiple states.
• Psychiatric Medication Management Psychopharmacology evaluations and medication management services for adults 18+ seeking psychiatric counseling in conjunction with ongoing therapy.
• Eating Disorder Treatment Comprehensive eating disorder recovery services including virtual and in-person outpatient, IOP, and PHP therapies for anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, ARFID, binge eating disorder, and related conditions, led by a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.
• Couples Counseling and Relationship Coaching Virtual and in-office couples counseling and relationship coaching, including marriage preparedness and premarital counseling for engaged couples.
• Family Therapy Services Virtual, in-home and in-office structural/strategic family therapy, family intervention, and recovery coaching available throughout the U.S.
• Nutritional Counseling Registered dietitian services and nutrition counseling integrated with mental health treatment, working within a Health at Every Size framework.
• Psychological Testing Comprehensive psychological, neuropsychological, and academic testing for children, adolescents, and adults to support treatment planning, including ADHD and autism assessments.
• Executive Function Coaching Virtual, in-home and in-office coaching for children and adolescents managing ADHD, processing delays, ODD, educational disabilities, and related challenges.
• Life and Career Coaching Virtual coaching for individuals, couples, families, healthcare providers, and recovering individuals at any phase of treatment.
• Group Therapy and Support Groups Recurring virtual and in-person peer support groups covering topics including LGBTQ+, grief, DBT support, trauma, eating disorders, and teen support.
• LIFT Wellness Institute Psychoeducational training resources for parents, families, educators, and healthcare workers, including clinical supervision, CEU-eligible coursework, and professional development.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ outpatient clients successfully served

Named customers1 record

Segments4 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Daniel de Faro Adamson (Strategic Advisory Board)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Daniel de Faro Adamson, former senior executive at Bridgewater Associates and Ares Management, appointed as Chairman of the newly formed Strategic Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance.
• Connecticut Children's Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Connecticut Children's Medical Center serves as the medical director for LiftWell's Teen and Parent Wellness Centers PHP/IOP programs. This partnership provides medical oversight and hospital affiliation for adolescent mental health and eating disorder treatment programs opening on the Westport campus.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eating Recovery Center (ERC) / Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: Leading specialty provider of eating disorder treatment and mood/anxiety programs operating PHP, IOP and residential levels of care. Directly comparable on treatment specialties, multi-level care model, and payer mix profile for adolescent and adult populations.
• Alsana Treatment Centers: Boutique eating disorder treatment provider offering residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient levels of care with a Health At Every Size philosophy. Closely comparable on treatment niche, HAES framework, multi-modal approach, and outpatient-heavy positioning.
• Newport Healthcare: National behavioral health provider of PHP/IOP and residential programs primarily for adolescents and young adults, addressing mood, anxiety, and eating disorders. Comparable on target demographic, modalities used (DBT, EMDR, family systems), and integrated academic/medical structure.
• Center for Discovery: Specialty eating disorder treatment provider operating residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs across multiple U.S. states. Comparable on specialty focus, multi-state footprint, and full continuum of care.
• Monte Nido & Affiliates: National eating disorder treatment provider offering residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient levels of care across the U.S. Closely comparable on population (adolescent and adult eating disorders), service model (multi-level continuum), and clinical philosophy (HAES-aligned approach).

Broad incumbents

• Rogers Behavioral Health: Established multi-site behavioral health system offering specialty PHP/IOP and residential programs across OCD, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Comparable on PHP/IOP modalities and evidence-based clinical programming, but operates at significantly greater scale.

Emerging players

• Transcend Recovery Community: Boutique network of integrated mental health, trauma and recovery services including IOP and supportive housing. Comparable on hybrid in-person/telehealth model and family-inclusive approach, though more recovery-focused than eating-disorder-specific.
• Charlie Health: High-growth virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adolescents and young adults with mental health and substance use conditions. Comparable on adolescent IOP focus and evidence-based modalities, though delivery is digital-first rather than hybrid.
• Little Otter Behavioral Health: Pediatric and family mental health provider offering therapy, psychiatry and family support for children and adolescents. Comparable on child/adolescent specialty, family-inclusive therapy model, and hybrid delivery, but focused on younger pediatric populations without PHP/IOP day treatment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LiftWellHealth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LiftWellHealth
• Facebookfacebook.com/liftwellnessgroupct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liftwell-health
• Instagraminstagram.com/liftwellhealth

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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