Every mental health journey is unique.

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On average, clients pay $25 per session with insurance.

*Co-pays, deductibles, and other payments will vary for clients who are in-network with our insurance partners.

We are much more than a matching platform.

Anise is reimagining mental health for the Asian community by providing personalized online interventions that acknowledge cultural context & address your intersectional needs.

The Anise approach

Holistic care model

We offer a range of culturally-adapted, tele-mental health services to address your complex wellbeing needs, no matter how big or small.

Data-driven treatment

We create a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to your specific experiences and use clinically-approved progress measures to monitor your growth.

Culturally-responsive providers

We instantly match you to licensed therapists and certified health coaches who are trained in cultural sensitivity to deliver high-quality care.

Community oriented

We provide easy online access to curated resources and a community of individuals with shared lived experiences to maintain long-term wellbeing.

Culturally-attuned mental healthcare that works

Solving the mental health equity crisis requires updating treatment models to account for intersectionality and individualized needs. Prioritizing cultural competence in counseling should be top of mind for every care provider.

That’s why we do what we do - and it’s working.

87% completion rate of first 4 weekly sessions vs. 50% BIPOC dropout after session 1

96% of clients felt “heard and understood” vs. 54% with existing standard of care

93% of clients improve by Week 8 vs. 68% using a one-size-fits-all app

“I was impressed by how much improvement I saw after every session and the [Anise Health] program as a whole because of their ability to understand where my thoughts were coming from.”

— Anise Health Client

We’re here for you

We understand your struggles in accessing culturally responsive care and are here to be your partner in wellbeing. More states, coming soon!

Frequently asked questions

• What type of things can Anise help me with?

At Anise Health, we're here to help you deepen your self-understanding, build resilience, and develop skills that enhance your long-term mental well-being. Our care model integrates therapy and coaching to provide culturally-responsive support tailored to your personal and cultural context.

Common Concerns We Support: Many clients come to Anise seeking help with a variety of emotional and life challenges. Specifically, our providers are trained to explore your intersecting identities and provide targeted support for stressors commonly experienced by specific cultural groups, such as:

• Stress and burnout
  • Anxiety and panic
  • Depression and low motivation
  • Life transitions and identity exploration
  • Relationship and family dynamics
  • Perfectionism and imposter syndrome
  • Guilt, shame, and cultural pressure to achieve
  • Bicultural tension and generational conflict
  • Navigating stigma around mental health
  • Balancing individual goals with family expectations
  • Navigating the immigrant experience and assimilating to both cultures

Anise’s provider network includes professionals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and therapeutic approaches. This diversity helps us offer care that resonates with your lived experience and aligns with your values and goals.

What We Don’t Currently Provide: While we offer individual therapy and coaching through telehealth, please note that we do not currently offer:

• Medication management (psychiatry)

  • Couples or family therapy
  • In-person sessions

• What does culturally-responsive mental health care really mean?

Culturally responsive mental health care is an approach that recognizes and integrates each client’s racial, cultural, and social identity into the therapeutic process, as we recognize that these factors deeply influence how you see the world, how you want to live in it, and how your mental health needs show up. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method, it honors the individual’s lived experiences, values, and cultural background—ensuring that care feels relevant, respectful, and effective.

What This Means at Anise Health

At Anise Health, culturally responsive care is core to our mission and model of care. Specifically, this looks like:

• Acknowledging cultural context: Our therapists and coaches are trained to understand how culture shapes mental health—such as stigma, family expectations, and identity conflicts. This is especially important in our work with Asian American communities.
  • Tailoring treatment plans: Interventions are adapted to incorporate culturally familiar practices, values, and communication styles.
  • Addressing intersectionality: We recognize that identity is multifaceted. Our care model considers how ethnicity, gender, religion, immigration status, language, and family dynamics all intersect and influence mental health.
  • Improving access and outcomes: Research shows that culturally-adapted care is nearly 5x more effective than generic treatments. At Anise, our data supports this—clients demonstrate higher engagement and greater improvement rates compared to traditional care models.

In Short Culturally responsive care sees you as more than a diagnosis. It’s about meeting you where you are—clinically, culturally, and personally—so that your care resonates with who you are and how you experience the world. Our goal is to create a safe, affirming, and effective care experience where you feel seen, heard, and understood.

• Is there evidence that culturally-responsive care actually works?

Yes—there is strong evidence that culturally responsive mental health care leads to better outcomes.

Numerous studies have linked cultural sensitivity in care to improved treatment adherence, greater client satisfaction, and stronger health outcomes (Lukoschek, 2003; Rose, Kim, Dennison & Hill, 2000).

One of the most comprehensive studies to date, a meta-analysis of over 14,000 participants, found that:

• Culturally adapted mental health interventions are 4.7 times more effective than unadapted or no intervention.
  • These interventions were associated with improved health outcomes across diverse populations.
  • Interestingly, patient-therapist ethnic matching had low correlation with clinical outcomes. This means that the key factor is not shared ethnicity, but rather whether the therapist has been trained to deliver culturally adapted interventions with sensitivity and understanding.

(Source: Hall, et al., 2016 – A Meta-Analysis of Cultural Adaptations of Psychological Interventions)

What This Means at Anise Health

At Anise, our care model is grounded in this evidence. We believe that mental health care should reflect the lived experiences, cultural values, and social contexts of each individual. That’s why we:

• Train all therapists and coaches in culturally responsive practices.
  • Personalize care plans to integrate culturally familiar frameworks and goals.
  • Aim to reduce barriers—like stigma, language, or identity-related disconnects—that often prevent individuals from receiving effective care.

We’re committed to making culturally-adapted mental health interventions more accessible while continuously improving our ability to personalize care.

• 📍 What Locations Does Anise Health Currently Serve?

Anise Health provides culturally-responsive mental health care primarily through telehealth services.

🗺️ Currently Available These States Our services are primarily available to residents of the following states:

• California (CA)
  • New York (NY)
  • Massachusetts (MA)
  • Florida (FL)
  • Washington (WA)
  • New Jersey (NJ)
  • Texas (TX)

🧭 What If I Live in Another State? If you live outside these states, you may still be eligible for care on a self-pay basis, depending on provider licensure and availability in your state.

• Insurance coverage is not available for care outside of CA, NJ, NY, MA, FL, TX, or WA at this time.
• Services in additional states are offered only through self-pay and subject to provider capacity.

If interested, please fill out our Intake Form.

• I'm interested in getting care. How do I get started and sign up?

Getting started with care at Anise Health is simple and streamlined. All appointments are held virtually through our secure telehealth platform, and your care is guided by a culturally-responsive team of licensed providers.

Here’s how to schedule your first appointment:

✅ Step 1: Submit the Intake Form Start by filling out our short online intake form. This form collects key information about:

• Your mental health needs
• Cultural background and lived experience
• Preferences for provider identity, approach, and communication style

This allows our system to make personalized, values-based recommendations.

💻 Step 2: Create Your Anise Portal Account After submitting your intake form, you’ll be prompted to create an account in the Anise Health portal. This is where you’ll:

• View your personalized therapist matches
• Book your sessions
• Access resources and manage your care

🤝 Step 3: Get Matched Immediately after submitting the intake form and creating your Anise Portal account, you'll receive 2–3 therapist recommendations from our network. These matches are selected based on clinical fit, cultural alignment, state licensure, and insurance compatibility (if applicable). If additional review is needed from your intake form, we will get back to you in 1-2 business days.

💬 Step 4: Schedule Intake Appointment After reviewing your matched providers, you can schedule an intake appointment with the provider you feel is the best fit. We offer a satisfaction guarantee, meaning if the intake was not to your satisfaction, we can schedule an intake for you with another therapist at no additional cost.

• If after the intake appointment you feel that the match isn't the right fit for you, please let us know by submitting the Provider Change Request Form. Our team will get back to your shortly after reviewing your feedback with next steps.

🌱 Step 5: Begin Care You and your therapist will decide on a schedule that best supports your current goals. You’ll continue to meet regularly and make progress. And if you want more hands-on support between sessions, you can book health coaching sessions.

💻 All Appointments Are Virtual Every session is conducted via secure video call—so you can attend from the comfort and privacy of your home.

• Who can sign up for Anise Health?

Given our mission to address cultural gaps in traditional mental health care, we are intentionally rolling out services one cultural group at a time. At this stage, our platform is focused on serving eligible adults 18+ who self-identify as Asian American. This includes individuals from East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, and mixed-race Asian backgrounds. Our clinical model, digital resources, and provider training have been built with cultural attunement to the Asian American experience in mind.

🌍 What About Other Cultural Backgrounds? While our current services are centered on Asian American identity, we do not prevent individuals from other backgrounds from signing up. However, we want to be transparent that:

• Our therapists and coaches have been trained specifically to address cultural nuances common within Asian American communities

• Our resource library are tailored to support identity-related stressors, family dynamics, and values that may be more relevant for this population

• What languages does Anise offer through its platform?

At this time, Anise Health primarily offers services in English. However, we do have multilingual providers within our network who may be able to offer support in additional languages on a case-by-case basis.

If receiving care in a language other than English is important to you, we encourage you to reach out to us at support@anisehealth.co so we can explore available options.

We recognize the critical role that language plays in mental health care, especially within immigrant and bicultural communities. Addressing language barriers is a key part of our mission, and we are actively working on building more comprehensive language support into our platform in the future.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to expand access and inclusivity in mental health care.

• Does Anise accept referrals?

Yes—we welcome referrals and truly appreciate your support in helping others find culturally responsive care. Whether you're a client or a provider, there are a couple of ways to refer someone to Anise Health:

👥 Referrals from Friends & Family If you have a friend or family member who could benefit from Anise’s services, we’d love to thank you for your support!

• Get Rewarded – Email us at support@anisehealth.co to request a unique referral code.
• Share the Code – Your loved one can enter the code at checkout to receive a discount on their first session.
• Receive Credit – We’ll apply a credit to your account as a token of our appreciation once they enroll.

🩺 Referrals from Providers If you’re a provider looking to refer a client to Anise, there are two ways to do so:

• Submit a Referral Form – Use our referral form to securely share client information with our team. A member of our Support team will reach out to the client to start the process.
• Direct Clients to the Intake Form – Prospective clients can also begin care by completing our online intake form, which allows us to match them with a culturally-attuned therapist.

If you have any questions about the referral process, feel free to reach out to us at support@anisehealth.co. We're grateful for your support in helping others access care that's tailored to each individual.

• What should I do if I'm in a crisis?

At Anise Health, we are here to support your ongoing mental wellness through culturally responsive therapy and coaching. However, we are not a crisis service and cannot provide immediate support for urgent or life-threatening situations.

If you are currently experiencing a crisis—such as thoughts of harming yourself or others, a psychiatric emergency, or severe emotional distress—please seek immediate help from emergency services or a crisis line.

🚨 Emergency Resources:

• Call or Text 988 – 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Available 24/7 for free and confidential support.
• Call 911 – If you or someone else is in immediate danger.
• Go to the nearest emergency room – For in-person evaluation and stabilization.

After the Crisis Once things have settled, we encourage you to reach out to our Clinical Team at clinical@anisehealth.co to discuss appropriate next steps for care. If you are a current client of Anise, your provider will help support creating a safety plan and determine whether Anise Health is the right fit for your ongoing care needs.

A Note About Our Services Anise Health provides outpatient, non-emergent telehealth care. Because we do not offer 24/7 coverage or psychiatric care, we are not appropriate for individuals with high-risk needs or those who require crisis intervention.

We care deeply about your safety. If you have any questions about whether Anise is the right level of care for you, please don’t hesitate to contact our Support Team at support@anisehealth.co.