Find trusted therapy and support for your child in your neighborhood.
No waitlist, No referral. — on your terms.

Connecting families directly with vetted therapy and support — while empowering professionals to work independently, set their rates, and grow their client base.

No diagnosis required to get started—find support right away.

No Credit Card Needed · HSA/FSA Eligible
Families can book you directly · $25/mo Premium · Competitive with Care.com, BetterHelp & similar platforms
Jounce app — onboarding screen for families
Jounce
1 in 31
children diagnosed with ASD
6M+
children with ADHD in the U.S.
$90B+
U.S. behavioral health market
350K
serviceable families in NYC/NJ

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Join early families and providers building something better, together.

Services

Support that fits your child

10 categories of in-home support — click on each to learn more.

ABA Therapy
Behavior & communication support
  • Structured behavior intervention
  • Daily routines
  • Communication skills
Speech & Language Therapy
Language & social communication
  • Speech delays
  • Language development
  • Social communication
Occupational Therapy
Sensory & motor skills
  • Sensory processing support
  • Focus and self-regulation
  • Daily living & motor skills
Behavioral & Developmental Therapy
Behavioral strategies & developmental growth
  • ADHD & anxiety
  • Behavioral strategies & support
  • Early developmental milestones
  • Play-based learning
  • Social & emotional growth
Art & Music Therapy
Creative expression through art & music
  • Creative expression
  • Engagement through music
  • Emotional processing
  • Building confidence
Child Life Specialist
Coping, comfort & emotional wellbeing
  • Coping with daily transitions & life changes
  • Emotional expression & connection
  • Building resilience & confidence
  • Hospital visit assistance
Academic Enrichment and Learning Support
Learning support & goal setting
  • Homework support
  • Organization for the school week
  • Goal setting & staying on track
  • Building confidence
  • Can work with schools
Respite Care
Flexible help when you need it
  • Need a break?
  • Running errands or extra support?
  • Flexible help — when you need it most
Trust & Safety

Built on trust and safety

Every professional is vetted. Every interaction is protected.

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Verified Providers

Credentials and licenses verified for every professional on the platform.

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Secure Booking

Simple, secure booking with encrypted communications and safe payments.

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Safe Payments

Secure, automated payments and payouts. HSA/FSA eligible services supported.

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Families First

Designed with families in mind — every feature built around your child's needs.

🔒  Designed with HIPAA-aligned privacy standards · Your information is always protected
Why Jounce?

Kids need support now—not later.

The Problem

  • Long waitlists and delayed access to support
  • Endless paperwork and intake calls
  • Limited local options and poor provider fit
  • No clear, simple way to get started
  • Families navigating private-pay alone

A Simpler Way

  • Browse for the right support that fits your child
  • Book sessions instantly — no delays
  • Transparent pricing and availability
  • All-in-one platform: search, book, and pay
  • No diagnosis required to get started

Jounce was created to remove the barriers families face when trying to access the right support — because kids need support now.

— Jennie Abbott, Founder

How It Works

Simple steps to get started

Designed to be fast and easy — for both families and professionals.

For Families

1
Explore support for free.

Browse professionals by service, availability, and fit. No referral needed.

2
Choose the right professional and time.

Find the best fit for your child — you're in control.

3
Book sessions on your terms.

In-home, flexible, designed around your schedule.

No Credit Card Needed · HSA/FSA Eligible

For Professionals

1
Create your profile and get verified.

Set up your credentials and services in minutes.

2
Set your schedule and rates.

Work when it fits, alongside your current role or full-time.

3
Get discovered and grow your client base.

Families find you directly. Build your practice on your terms.

Families can book you directly · $25/month for Premium — founding rate, locked for life

About Us

Built by parents, for parents

Our Mission: To empower families by making it easier to find and choose the right therapy and support — on their terms. We believe every child is unique.

Our Vision: To become a trusted digital platform transforming how families access therapy and support — where every family can quickly find the right support without barriers, delays, or uncertainty.

My son discovered a talent through art therapy — and that shaped how I think about support.

— Jennie Abbott, Founder · Mom to Sean, diagnosed at 2.5 years old with autism

Trusted by families and professionals  ·  Partners & Community — Coming Soon

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to get started.

Getting Started
No. Jounce is for any family whose child needs support. No diagnosis is needed to book.
Browse profiles by service, location, availability, and language, or post a request and receive up to three matched applications. Book directly in the app.
Joining is free. Providers set their own session rates, and a small booking fee is added at checkout. See our Fee Schedule at jouncein.com/schedule-fees.
Payments & Billing
Your card is saved at booking, authorized 72 hours before the session, and charged 24 hours before. If the payment fails and isn't updated by then, the booking is canceled.
• More than 24 hours before the session: full refund. • Within 24 hours of the session: 50% of the session fee is charged and the booking fee is not refunded. • If your provider cancels: full refund, including the booking fee.
If you aren't available at the scheduled time or the provider can't access your home, the full session fee is charged and the booking fee is not refunded.
You receive a full refund, including the booking fee. We may also offer a credit toward a future session.
Report it in the app within 48 hours. We review every report.
Many services qualify. You can pay with your HSA or FSA card, and we provide itemized receipts. Confirm eligibility with your plan administrator.
Trust & Safety
Licensed providers are verified with their state board and monitored continuously. Respite Care, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, and Academic and Learning Support providers pass a background check, renewed every year.
Yes. Only you and the providers you book can see it. Each provider shares their Notice of Privacy Practices with you in the app at your first booking. Jounce does not store clinical notes. See our Privacy Policy.
Support
Email support@jouncein.com. For safety concerns, use Report a concern in the app. In an emergency, call 911.
Support

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Resources

Getting Started Guides!

Helpful guides for families and professionals — yours to keep.

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