Brightline

Brightline is an award-winning pediatric mental health practice founded in 2019 by Naomi Allen and Giovanni Colella, MD. Started when co-founder Naomi Allen faced long waitlists and inadequate resources while seeking mental health support for her young son, Brightline was built to clear the path to better mental health for families nationwide. The company provides evidence-based, individualized therapy, psychiatry, psychological testing, and coaching services for children and teens up to age 18 — through both virtual and in-person care. Brightline operates as an employer-sponsored mental health benefit, partnering with health plans and large employers to provide families with access to integrated behavioral health care. Backed by investors including GV (Google Ventures), KKR, Oak HC/FT, Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Threshold Ventures, Brightline has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 50 Most Innovative Companies and received the Best Overall Mental Health Solution award in 2025.