Amae Health is creating a face-to-face approach to mental healthcare in a digital world

Sonia García and Stas Sokolin have taken a personal tragedy and turned it into a mission to revolutionize the mental healthcare system. The duo recently launched Amae Health, a startup aimed at providing comprehensive care for individuals with severe mental illness.

Sokolin, Amae’s CEO, shared his motivation for starting the company, citing his experience as a caregiver for his sister with bipolar disorder. Similarly, García, who lost her father to suicide and cared for her brother with schizoaffective and bipolar disorder, understood the challenges of navigating the fragmented mental healthcare system.

Amae Health offers a unique approach by providing a range of services, including therapy, social work, psychiatric care, and medication management, all under one roof. The startup, which recently secured a $15 million Series A funding round, is focused on in-person care, distinguishing itself from the digital-first mental health startups that have emerged in recent years.

The company’s emphasis on quality care over rapid scaling has attracted investors who share their vision for lasting change in the lives of individuals with severe mental illness. With plans to expand to multiple locations across the United States, Amae Health is poised to make a significant impact on the mental healthcare landscape.

Sokolin and García’s commitment to improving the lives of those struggling with severe mental illness sets them apart in an industry where innovation is often focused on more common mental health issues. By prioritizing personalized care and intentional growth, Amae Health is paving the way for a new standard of mental healthcare that prioritizes patient outcomes above all else.