As we head into the upcoming Behavioral Health Tech conference, we want to recognize organizations that are embracing innovation and driving meaningful change in behavioral health. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is one of those organizations— collaborating with Meru Health in several markets to expand access to comprehensive, evidence-based mental health care. Their commitment to improving outcomes and member experience is truly inspiring. A special thank you to Sue Haswell and Laurie Simons, along with their entire team for their leadership and dedication to making a real difference in the behavioral health space.
Meru Health
Mental Health Care
San Mateo, California 12,597 followers
The new standard of mental health care
About us
At Meru Health, our mission is deeply personal. Founded in 2016 after losing loved ones to mental health challenges, our founders witnessed firsthand the significant gaps in access to effective care that drives long-lasting results. Their experiences highlighted a crucial truth: mental health issues are often intertwined with physical health. The impact of nutrition, sleep, and breathing on mood and physical well being—and vice versa—is well documented, yet many mental health services continue to overlook this vital connection. Traditional talk therapy and psychiatric treatments alone aren’t sufficient for most people. That’s why our digital 12-week program is proven to treat mild to severe symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, burnout and more. Addressing the mind and body, it includes scheduled video calls and unlimited chatting with a therapist plus on-demand wellness practices, heart rate variability (HRV) therapy and anonymous community support—all from an easy-to-use app. The result? 2X better outcomes than traditional therapy. This is why we’re dedicated to creating a new standard in mental health care.
- Website
 - 
        
                  
    
      http://www.meruhealth.com/
      
    
  
                  
External link for Meru Health
 - Industry
 - Mental Health Care
 - Company size
 - 51-200 employees
 - Headquarters
 - San Mateo, California
 - Type
 - Privately Held
 - Founded
 - 2015
 - Specialties
 - behavioral health, mental health, digital health, digital therapeutics, telehealth, coaching, and mental health prevention
 
Locations
- 
                  
                    Primary
                  
                Get directions
720 S B St
San Mateo, California 94401, US
 - 
                Get directions
Bulevardi 5
56
Helsinki, Southern Finland 00120, FI
 
Employees at Meru Health
- 
              
    
    
    
    
    
      
        
      
          
      
Michael Golinkoff, PhD, MBA
 - 
              
    
    
    
    
    
      
        
      
          
      
Kristian Ranta
CEO, Founder at Meru Health (YC S18), we are hiring!
 - 
              
    
    
    
    
    
      
        
      
          
      
Leigh Epperson
Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in states of Colorado, Wyoming, Indiana, South Carolina, Florida
 - 
              
    
    
    
    
    
      
        
      
          
      
Monica Elden, LMFT
The Art of Inner Leadership: Personal and Professional Mastery
 
Updates
- 
              
        
    
We’re proud to share that Meru Health has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to privacy, data protection, and security. A huge thank you to Johanson Group LLP for their guidance through this process. Every participant deserves care built on trust. and this certification helps us continue to deliver that promise. #SOC2 #SOC2Compliance #DataSecurity #MeruHealth
 - 
                  
 - 
              
        
    
College is hard enough without figuring out mental health alone. 💬 Start in days, not months. No waiting lists. Connect with a licensed therapist this week and begin feeling better fast. 🕒 Support that fits your schedule Daily practices you can do between classes, in your dorm, or wherever life takes you. No rigid appointments that clash with exams. 🌱 Tools that last beyond graduation Learn skills for managing stress, building resilience, and thriving—not just surviving—through college and beyond. Feel like yourself again, even during the chaos of college life. Get started at: https://lnkd.in/gWwNgjCk or meruhealth.com/aetna #GeorgeMasonUniversity #College #StudentMentalHealth #MeruHealth
 - 
                  
 - 
              
        
    
Meru Health reposted this
We’re thrilled to welcome Brett Shrewsbury, Chief Commercial Officer at Meru Health to the #BHT2025 stage. A mission-driven healthcare entrepreneur and executive, Brett has built a career around scaling impactful organizations that redefine how care is delivered. At Meru Health, he’s helping transform mental health treatment for depression, anxiety, and burnout through a clinically validated, lifestyle-medicine approach, empowering people to get better and stay better. 👋 Say hi to Brett at #BHT2025, catch him on stage, and view all our speakers here: https://hubs.li/Q03MNWjH0
 - 
                  
 - 
              
        
    
Caring for yourself and your team is one of the most meaningful ways to honor World Mental Health Day. When workplaces make space for rest, compassion, and real connection, everyone benefits, emotionally and professionally. Today’s a reminder that well-being isn’t separate from work. It’s what allows us to show up as our best selves, for ourselves and for each other. Let’s make care a daily practice, not just a one-day event. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MeruHealth #MentalHealthAwareness
 - 
              
        
    
Excited to share: Meru Health's Therapeutic Alliance is 38.1/40 which is way beyond industry norm (33-36) for psychotherapist & patient relationship quality. 🙌 Read more below. https://lnkd.in/dFXm5hAZ
 - 
              
        
    
Your vagus nerve is like a hidden reset button for stress and anxiety. By stimulating this powerful nerve, you can support your body’s natural ability to move from “fight or flight” into “rest and digest.” Here are three simple ways to do it: 🌬️ Diaphragmatic breathing 💧 Cold exposure 🧘 Mindful movement Small practices like these can help regulate your mood, build resilience, and create space for calm. 👉 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gbtVV63A #MentalHealth #StressRelief #MeruHealth
 - 
              
        
    
Licensed therapists: We'd love to meet you! We’re hiring licensed therapists in California and Massachusetts who care deeply about helping people heal and thrive. At Meru Health, you’ll be part of a supportive community that values collaboration, compassion, and real impact. Our 12-week program makes it possible to provide meaningful mental health care while working with colleagues who genuinely care about each other and the people we serve. If you’re looking for a place where your expertise is valued and your work makes a difference, we’d love to connect. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eW89hrP #MeruHealth #Hiring #TherapistJobs #MentalHealthCare
 - 
              
        
    
Pregnancy brings big changes, and big questions about how to best care for both your mental health and your baby’s development. Our latest blog explores recent research on antidepressant use during pregnancy and why therapy may offer a safe, effective alternative for many. Learn more about safe mental health care during pregnancy here: https://lnkd.in/gc9HQYkC #MaternalMentalHealth #PregnancyCare #MeruHealth
 - 
                  
 - 
              
        
    
Meru Health reposted this
We're excited to have Harvard Pilgrim's Vice President of Behavioral Health, Bill Harlan join Becker's Healthcare to discuss our whole-person behavioral health strategy. We’re focused on expanding access, reducing barriers and improving outcomes —and our latest collaboration with Meru Health is a key lever driving faster outcomes, more meaningful support for our members. Tune in to hear how we’re helping people feel better, faster. #BehavioralHealth #WholePersonCare #DigitalHealth #MentalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #HarvardPilgrim #MeruHealth #Becker
Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gEMmsT3y In this episode, Bill Harlan, Vice President of Behavioral Health at Point32Health, shares how his team is addressing access challenges, supporting members through navigation services, and building innovative partnerships to improve mental health care delivery. For more information about Becker's Healthcare, please contact Jessica Cole or Scott Becker. #podcast #healthcare #leadership #behavioralhealth #accesstocare