The Uberification of Our Industry: What MMHA Therapists Need to Know About Venture Capital, Insurance Investment, and the Ethics of Digital Mental Health Platforms

Venture capital and insurance corporations are quietly reshaping American psychotherapy through platforms like BetterHelp, Headway, Alma, Talkspace, and Lyra Health — commodifying the therapeutic relationship, suppressing therapist compensation, and eroding clinical autonomy. This consciousness-raising presentation examines the economic, ethical, and social justice implications for MMHA clinicians and the vulnerable communities we are called to serve.

Marty is a Past President of MMHA (2019-2022) and one of the founding board members of MMHA in 2014.