Science over Speculation
We do not rely on guesswork or superficial filters. Every algorithm we deploy and match we make is grounded in rigorous, evidence-based research.
The Mission
From mental hell to mental help.
We started hellp because finding the right therapist shouldn't feel like another thing you have to survive. We're here to rebuild the journey with empathy, scientific research, and a trust.
Healing with intention
Our mission
At hellp, we are driven by a single, scientifically proven truth: the relationship between you and your therapist is the strongest determinant of mental health outcomes. Healing doesn't happen in a vacuum — it happens when you feel truly understood by a professional who aligns with your specific needs, background, and lived experiences.
We built hellp to take the guesswork out of that connection. By focusing on therapeutic alliance and clinical compatibility rather than arbitrary directories, we unlock better therapeutic outcomes for everyone.
What we stand for
Protect the Alliance
The therapeutic relationship requires absolute safety. We rigorously verify every provider, aggressively protect client data, and never compromise our clinical standards for faster growth.
Empathetic Design
Technology should serve the human connection, not replace it. We design our interfaces, write our copy, and build our matching flows with deep cultural humility, ensuring the platform feels intuitive and profoundly safe.
Champion the Provider
A thriving ecosystem starts with supported clinicians. We actively remove administrative friction and build tools that empower practitioners to do their best clinical work.
Why we built this
For the past ten years, I have been deeply immersed in the world of mental health advocacy. Working inside one of Canada's largest mental health providers, I saw the system from the inside out. I witnessed incredible moments of healing, but I also heard the same frustrating stories over and over: how exhausting it is to find the right therapist, and how discouraging a poor clinical match can be.
I realized that the current process was fundamentally broken. We expect people to navigate a complex system during their most vulnerable moments, often matching them with providers based on little more than proximity or availability.
I founded hellp to change that standard. We are building a platform that honors the weight of the therapeutic relationship, ensuring that every connection made is rooted in genuine compatibility.
The people behind hellp
Evan Zhou
Founder and CEO
Dr Sarah Chen
Chief Science Officer
Priya Sharma
Head of Therapy Relations
Marcus Williams
Head of Product
hellp by the numbers
10,000+
Clients Matched
50+
Verified therapists
20+
Languages Spoken
Join us in reshaping mental healthcare
We're building something that matters - a platform where science meets compassion. If you're passionate about mental health, technology, or making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.