Fort Health has made pediatric partnerships a core part of its business model.
“One of the most surprising developments in 2024 was the significant shift in staffing models across many behavioral health companies.” Natalie Schneider, CEO of Fort Health.
Fort Health is using AI to help train and provide real-time feedback to therapists, not to replace clinicians.
Fort Health’s Clinical Director Lindsay Henderson on how Fort Health is using advanced AI to enrich therapist training.
The list seeks to be the “definitive list of women entrepreneurs making significant waves in business.” Diana Ransom, executive editor of Inc. Magazine.
Fort Health's Founding CEO Natalie Schneider was included on Inc’s 2025 list of the most inspiring female leaders in America.
Fort Health Founding CEO Natalie Schneider on pediatric mental health and Collaborative Care with pediatric practices.
Fort Health Founding CEO Natalie Schneider: Collaborative Care ensures pediatricians are at the center of a child’s mental health journey.
“Pediatricians are increasingly being called on to handle behavioral health needs - a task they don’t always relish.” Fort Health Founding CEO Natalie Schneider.
“We were able to overcome barriers because we have a very specific clinical model that’s differentiated.” Fort Health Founding CEO Natalie Schneider.
Fort Health has raised $16M in funding and is transforming how mental health care is delivered to children and adolescents across the country.
“We are excited to bring Fort Health into our comprehensive suite of integrated, evidence-based services that help patients thrive.” Suzanne Kunis, president and CEO, NovaWell
Women-led Fort Health expands patients’ care teams with school nurses, teachers, and parents, with services covered by most health insurance plans for patients aged four to 24 years old.
“Fort Health stands out as an in-network, fully integrated mental health platform that bridges primary and behavioral healthcare to provide high-quality, accessible care.” Taylor Greene
Fort Health has partnered with NovaWell to extend evidence-based therapy, psychiatry, and parent coaching services into Texas and Illinois, collaborating directly with pediatric provider groups and hospitals.
CEO of Fort Health, Natalie Schneider, said, "Pediatricians are the most trusted relationship in family healthcare, yet they are overwhelmed by patients with mental health issues…”
The funding comes as the U.S. is facing a major child mental health crisis: 40% of teens experience persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, according to the CDC.
“I would definitely recommend Fort Health to anyone looking for short-term online mental health services for their child as well as coaching and support for themselves as caregivers.” Olivia Campbell
Fort Health has expanded into NJ, NY and PA, and the latest round of funding will enable the expansion into Texas and Illinois.
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Fort Health is addressing this urgent systemic issue by partnering directly with pediatricians to increase access to quality care.
