Kind Mind Psychology

What the service is

Kind Mind Psychology is a Black-owned virtual therapy practice founded by Dr. Monica Johnson, PsyD, and staffed by licensed psychologists and therapists. The practice serves clients across New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, and 40+ PSYPACT states exclusively through online sessions. The team treats the whole person rather than a single diagnosis, working with teens, adults, couples, and families across the full range of mental health concerns.

What you actually get

All sessions take place over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, so you attend from wherever you're comfortable. The company's offices are in New York City and Charlotte, North Carolina, though therapy itself is entirely virtual; Charlotte clients can request in-person sessions if they prefer. Executive functioning coaching is available nationwide.

When you reach out, Kind Mind asks what brought you to therapy, what you're currently struggling with, and what your goals are, then matches you with a therapist whose specialties and style align with your needs. The first session is primarily about getting to know each other and building a foundation of trust. You can also read therapist bios before your first appointment to get a sense of who you'd be working with.

The practice offers individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, sex therapy, group therapy, and executive functioning coaching. Treatment approaches are evidence-based and include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Radically Open DBT (RO-DBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). How long therapy lasts depends on what you're addressing. The company notes that evidence-based approaches like CBT are designed to produce meaningful results within 3 to 12 months, while complex trauma, personality patterns, or ongoing relationship challenges may benefit from longer-term work. Your therapist regularly checks in about progress and adjusts the treatment plan as needed.

The service names expertise in working with BIPOC communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people in alternative relationships (including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, and kink), and neurodivergent individuals, particularly ADHD. The founder, Dr. Monica Johnson, is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and co-authored a Routledge clinical text on addressing race-based stress in therapy with Black clients. She also hosts the ADHD & podcast through Understood.org, exploring how ADHD intersects with relationships, identity, parenting, and daily life. Cultural humility and identity-affirming care are embedded in the practice's approach.

Coverage and costs

Sliding-scale fees start at $25 per session. The practice is in-network with Aetna (all states), Cigna (all states), Blue Cross Blue Shield (North Carolina only), Northwell Direct (New York only), and UnitedHealthcare (for DBT group services only). HealthFirst coverage is coming soon. For clients who are uninsured or whose insurance the practice doesn't accept, the sliding scale applies. The company also provides out-of-network superbills so you can seek reimbursement from your insurance company.

Kind Mind is a PSYPACT participating practice, which means it is licensed to provide therapy across the PSYPACT states. The company serves clients in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Delaware, and 40+ additional PSYPACT states.

What stands out

The most distinctive feature is the explicit expertise and welcome for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. The founder writes that "too many people have had the experience of sitting across from a therapist who doesn't understand their world. At Kind Mind, you won't have to educate your clinician on what it means to be queer or a person of color navigating spaces that weren't built with you in mind. That understanding is already in the room so you can focus on the work that matters." The practice also emphasizes affirming care for alternative lifestyle communities, a focus that many general therapy platforms do not highlight as clearly. This is not a marketing flourish but embedded in the hiring and clinical training of the team.

The sliding scale starting at $25 per session is on the lower end of what virtual therapy practices publish. The broad insurance coverage, including Cigna and Aetna in all states (where available), means many common plans will have in-network access. The out-of-network superbills option extends that reach to clients whose insurers Kind Mind doesn't work with directly.

The diversity of treatment modalities, from CBT and DBT to IFS, EMDR, and trauma-focused approaches, gives the practice flexibility to tailor care to different needs. Sex therapy is explicitly offered, a service that many general platforms do not advertise. Group therapy options, including DBT skills training, add another layer if you prefer or benefit from learning alongside peers. Clients who want specialized care for personality disorders, trauma, or complex relationship issues have multiple evidence-based frameworks available rather than a one-size-fits-all model.

The company's transparency about Dr. Johnson's own work and credentials, founding a practice, writing clinical texts, hosting a podcast, shows deep professional engagement rather than a purely commercial model. The AASECT certification in sex therapy is a recognized credential that requires specific training and continuing education, which matters if you need sex therapy or are navigating sexuality questions as part of your LGBTQ+ identity work.

The national reach via PSYPACT licensing means you can continue therapy with the same provider if you move between participating states, a logistical plus for people whose lives are in flux.

What the pages do not say

The site does not break down pricing by condition, session length, or therapist credentials. It also does not publish specific information about wait times for appointments or how quickly you might be matched with a therapist after your first contact. Insurance copays, deductibles, or out-of-pocket costs are not detailed.

Who it fits and who it does not

This practice is a strong fit if you identify as LGBTQ+, are a person of color, or navigate alternative lifestyles and want a therapist who does not require you to explain your identity or relationships. It works well for people with good insurance coverage through Aetna, Cigna, or UnitedHealthcare in the listed states, or for those who can afford the sliding scale. The emphasis on evidence-based approaches means if you want structured, goal-oriented therapy (particularly CBT or DBT), there is clinical training behind the methods. Teens (ages 12 and up) are welcome, as are couples and families.

The practice does not fit if you need in-person sessions only (though Charlotte offers that option). It is also not a fit if you require prescribing psychiatrists, the practice is therapy-focused, not psychiatric. If you live outside the covered states and PSYPACT network, or if you prefer a large network where you can easily switch providers, a different platform may serve you better.