Kalda provides an LGBTQIA+ focused self-therapy application offering immediate, expert mental health support. The platform delivers bite-sized self-guided programs utilizing affirmative CBT, ACT, and DBT techniques developed by queer clinicians. Users access measurable progress tracking for managing anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and gender identity exploration at their own pace.
Funding
$164.1K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community often face unique mental health challenges, including higher rates of anxiety, depression, and experiences of stigma, which can be difficult to address through traditional mental healthcare systems. Many commercially available mental wellness resources lack specific understanding of LGBTQIA+ experiences and identities, potentially limiting their effectiveness for this population.
Solution
Kalda is a mental wellness platform that provides self-guided therapy programs tailored to the LGBTQIA+ community. The platform delivers video-based therapy sessions informed by evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). Kalda helps users explore topics such as sexuality, gender identity, managing gender dysphoria, overcoming loneliness, building self-esteem, and forming healthy relationships. The platform also incorporates daily gratitude and reflection prompts, as well as guided meditations, to promote present moment focus and emotional grounding.
Target Audience
Kalda's primary users are individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community seeking accessible and affirming mental wellness support tailored to their unique experiences and identities.
Features
- Structured video therapy sessions developed by LGBTQIA+ therapists
- Daily reflection journaling with tailored prompts
- Guided meditations for mindfulness and stress reduction
- Courses addressing specific LGBTQIA+ mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and identity exploration
- Content covering topics such as exploring sexuality and gender identity, embracing bisexuality and non-binary identities, and managing gender dysphoria
- Tools for building self-esteem, affirming identity, and reducing the fear of being judged