Personalisation
We match before we treat. You can switch clinicians free within your first two sessions, and no two care plans have to look the same.
Our story
We started Emoneeds because mental health care in India was broken, and we'd lost people to it.
Founded in 2021. Treating 20,000+ individuals. Built around the belief that care should be personalised, persistent, and within reach.
The story
Emoneeds began in 2021, but the story behind it is personal. Our family had watched people we loved struggle within a fragmented mental-health system, and we had experienced loss ourselves.
We saw sessions end without follow-up, medication prescribed without therapy, diagnoses become permanent labels, and care that was either financially out of reach or culturally disconnected.
Mental-health care was fragmented. People moved between underfunded clinics, expensive private practices, and online services built around one-off sessions. There was little continuity or coordination, and families were often left to hold everything together without support.
We built Emoneeds to do this differently. We match clinicians carefully and support sessions with assessments, check-ins, and family involvement when helpful. Pricing is explained upfront. For chronic conditions, we plan for continued care instead of treating recovery as a fixed number of sessions.
Since 2021, we've worked with 20,000+ individuals across India and 17 countries. We still know our clinicians personally, review how care is delivered, and build for relationships that can continue over time.
“Care should be personalised, persistent, and within reach. That's the whole thing.”
Our vision
Mental healthcare should feel as normal as care for a fever or a broken bone.
We are building a place where people can ask for help without shame and continue receiving care for as long as they need it.
That means therapy, psychiatry, and family support working together, including for severe and long-term mental-health conditions.
What we stand for
The principles behind how we work.
Continuity
Long-term conditions need long-term thinking. Our clinicians coordinate treatment and stay involved beyond individual appointments.
Clinical depth
We support common concerns such as stress and anxiety, as well as serious conditions including bipolar disorder, psychosis, and schizophrenia.
Family and community
Recovery rarely happens in isolation. With the client's consent, we help families understand what is happening, how to provide support, and how to manage their own stress.
Access
Good mental-health care should not depend on where someone lives. We provide care online, through our clinics, and through partnerships reaching smaller towns and underserved communities.
Evidence and accountability
We use standardised assessments, track clinical progress, and contribute to research. We want to know whether care is helping rather than count attendance alone.
Human-first technology
Technology helps people reach care, clinicians coordinate, and teams track outcomes. It should strengthen human care, never replace clinical judgment or human connection.
Honesty and privacy
We explain prices, options, and trade-offs clearly. We recommend a less expensive option when it is a better fit. Client records remain private, and personal data is never sold.
Leadership
The people who founded and guide Emoneeds.
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Dr. Neerja Agarwal
Co-Founder, CEO and Clinical Director
Dr Neerja Agarwal is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience and a PhD in Psychology. She has advised UNICEF on the Operational Framework for Adolescent Health Centres and developed the Emotional Regulation Program for Adolescents at Ashoka University. At Emoneeds, she leads clinical care and company strategy.
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Tanmay Goel
Co-Founder and CTO
Tanmay Goel holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, a Master's in Design from Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering, and a degree in Computer Science from HKUST. He previously worked in product roles at Google and Rakuten.
Having spent more than five years in therapy himself, he brings the perspective of someone with lived experience of seeking mental-health care. He is especially passionate about mental-health awareness among young people and making it easier to speak openly and ask for help. At Emoneeds, he leads technology, product, and business operations.
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Rajat Goel
Board Member, Advisor
Rajat Goel is an IIM Ahmedabad graduate with more than 20 years of experience building and scaling healthcare organisations across India and Africa. As a board member, he advises Emoneeds on growth and governance.
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