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A blurred silhouette of a person with their hand stretched out, gesturing as if to say, "Stop." They appear to be on a balcony, with a hint of blue sky and a city backdrop. On top of the image is a message box with a float cursor. It is a new message, addressed to "Ask Alma." It has a subject line that reads: "I don't believe my friend is autistic."
A masculine-appearing person with short hair and a patterned button-up sits in a leather booth at a cafe, looking down at an open notebook with a coffee cup and smartphone within reach. They appear lost in thought, pen in hand, as if contemplating something to write.
A person with long, red, curly hair sits cross-legged on a teal couch in a dimly-lit room, covering their face with their hands.
A person with long red hair sits on a red couch, dressed in all denim, looking down at a laptop.

Therapy

Navigating care & support

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A smiling, masculine individual with light skin gazes into the camera with one arm folded behind their head. They wear a black and white checkered shirt over a dark tee. Photo by Jorge Salvador via Unsplash.
A person with dark skin and braids pulled back sits in a relaxed, reclined position on a bright orange armchair. One foot is flat on the ottoman in front of them, while the other dangles off with their leg stretched out. They are seated by a bright window in the corner of a room.

Lived Experience

Community insights & experience

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Person seated at a table holding pen on the left hand and browsing phone at the right, with a coffee cup and glasses on the table.
A person with long, red, curly hair sits cross-legged on a teal couch in a dimly-lit room, covering their face with their hands.
A blurred silhouette of a person with their hand stretched out, gesturing as if to say, "Stop." They appear to be on a balcony, with a hint of blue sky and a city backdrop. On top of the image is a message box with a float cursor. It is a new message, addressed to "Ask Alma." It has a subject line that reads: "I don't believe my friend is autistic."
A desk decorated with numerous small succulents in terracotta and pink planters, with two hands leaning over, clutching a filled coffee cup over an open notebook.

Voices

Diverse perspectives & identities

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A young Asian American social work student speaks with her mentor.
Two individuals sit outside, surrounded by greenery. They are both smiling, holding fidget toys in one hand and a cell phone in another.
A Black female therapist with box braids sits on a midcentury sofa upholstered in tangerine linen.
An exhausted, Black pregnant woman reclines in a chair made of cane, exposing their baby bump and cradling their stomach.

Deep Dives

In-depth essays & explorations

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A happy couple stands in an enclosed sunroom overlooking some greenery. One stands laughing with their arm around the other, who is clutching the arm and smiling in return. Both appear to be laughing.
A couple sits outside in a grassy field, with tall city buildings fading on the horizon, as they stare into each other's eyes. One of them, with long dark hair, reaches to place their hand on the other's neck. The person with short hair smiles contentedly in return, placing a hand on the extended arm.
A disappointed mother trying to teach her daughter a family recipe in her dimly-lit kitchen.
A silhouette of a hand holding a phone displaying the TikTok app logo against a blue, white, and red striped background.

For Providers

Resources for mental health providers

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Four individuals sit around a table, engaged in conversation. One person is looking down at a tablet, another is looking up and smiling at someone across the table, another is smiling and looking down, and another is holding a to-go coffee cup.
A feminine-presenting elder with short, dark hair sits on a couch, smiling and gazing into the camera as a small, white dog reclines across their lap. The couch they're seated upon is a stylish rust color, with decorative pillows, a plant, and a macrame wall hanging displayed above them.
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Matthew Ryan, LCSW, weighing the pros and cons of Alma, Headway, and SimplePractice.

Featured Provider Resources

Starting & growing your private practice

Making the Leap to Private Practice

Alma membership & resources

Alma’s EHR Tools

Managing your private practice

Build Your Presence Online

Happenings

Alma's progress towards simplifying care

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In a dark room after an online therapy appointment, a woman looks dejectedly through a sun-soaked window, throwing shadows across her face.
Alma + Therapy for Black Girls
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