We strive to foster a work environment where every employee is seen, valued, and heard.
Our ApproachEmbracing DEIB in all we do
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at Lyra is essential to the way we deliver culturally responsive care, build and manage our provider network, and support holistic efforts to strengthen DEIB in workplaces around the world—including our own.
“We know high-quality mental health care that values all aspects of someone’s identity has been proven to lead to significantly better outcomes. To deliver on these, we factor DEIB into every decision we make in our company and our product. We are committed to continual improvement.”
David Ebersman, He/His
Lyra co-founder and CEO
“We know high-quality mental health care that values all aspects of someone’s identity has been proven to lead to significantly better outcomes. To deliver on these, we factor DEIB into every decision we make in our company and our product. We are committed to continual improvement.”
David Ebersman, He/His
Lyra co-founder and CEO
CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE CARECare that celebrates what makes each person unique
People come to Lyra with a range of needs, backgrounds, and abilities that influence their response to mental health support. Our diverse network of providers delivers comprehensive mental health support rooted in culturally responsive care, an approach that accounts for the impact of cultural backgrounds on each person’s care experience.
42%
of Lyra providers self-identify as people of color, compared to 12% of APA providers in the U.S.
“I connected with my therapist literally right away. She knows how to speak my language and I don't have to waste time explaining to her who I am and what I went through because she knows.”
Lyra member
13%
of Lyra providers self-identify as LGBTQIA+
“I'm thrilled to be part of a cutting-edge, culturally responsive mental health startup who values both clinical excellence as well as professional and personal development for its providers.”
Dorin Captari-Scirri LPC, LCPC, LPCC
Blended care therapist
59%
of Lyra providers are trauma-informed
23
languages spoken by Lyra providers
“At Lyra, what makes us unique isn't just tolerated, it is celebrated. We are empowered to challenge the status quo and explore new ways of thinking, as influenced by our intersectionality and lived experiences.”
Thao Tran
Senior operations associate,
blended care therapy
Working at lyraA place where you belong
“Being vulnerable and sharing our most personal stories is hard for anyone, but I'm a big believer in owning and sharing our struggles to show others it's OK to do the same so even one Lyrian can feel less alone and a sense of belonging and community in this complex world we live in.”
Ali
People operations
“It’s refreshing and encouraging to work in an environment where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is central to everything that we do. At Lyra, individual perspectives are valued, people are seen, communities are supported, and we all come together to drive our mission forward.”
Dyani
Corporate communications
“Centering a sense of belonging across all historically marginalized employees at Lyra is essential to our growth as a company. We’re working together to create an environment where we can know better and do better.”
Cierra
Director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Related resources
Resources to empower DEIB at work
Lyra helps today’s global business leaders embrace DEIB at all levels of their organizations. We help transform the way company leaders, managers, and employees recognize individual identities and support each other through trainings, workshops, and educational opportunities.
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Black Mental Health: Culture, Stigma, and Barriers
Case Study DEIB and Mental Health
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