About Headstrong

Headstrong History

Veteran-founded in 2012, we are one of the nation’s leading mental health care providers for military, veterans, and their associated family members. We have developed a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive treatment program addressing the psychological aftermath of trauma. Treatment is both collaborative and evidence-based.

Headstrong commits to supporting those who bravely served their country, regardless of service era or discharge status, and battle daily with the impact of trauma. We deliver the treatment, tools, and support needed to win that battle. Confidential. Barrier-free. Stigma-free.

2012

Headstrong is founded  in New York City

In 2012, Zach Iscol, Al Rabil, and Dave Petrucco co-founded Headstrong, in partnership with Weill Cornell Medicine, one of the nation’s leading mental health care centers.

2015

Headstrong expands into first new market

Following the advice, guidance, and strategic direction of a team of experts provided by Morgan Stanley, Headstrong expanded clinical services to San Diego.

2016

Headstrong begins national expansion

The expansion proved to be highly successful and provided the framework and roadmap for continued expansion to new markets across the United States.

2018

Headstrong Refines Infrastructure

Headstrong remains a lean team of 7 full time staff members and has invested in a robust infrastructure. Headstrong has invested in marketing, data systems, enhanced referral networks, and lead generation.

2020

Headstrong Focuses on Strategic Stance and Performance

With the arrival of its new Chief Executive Officer, COL (U.S. Army, Ret.) Jim McDonough, Headstrong begins setting its 2025 course and focuses on growth, market expansion and performance to establish a national practice of choice for high quality mental health treatment.

Our Impact Clinical Outcomes

54^%

Showed meaningful
improvement in
post-traumatic stress

38^%

No longer meet
clinical criteria
for depression

91^{NPSNet Promoter Score}

Would recommend
Headstrong's
services

In clients who received at least 15-20 sessions or completed treatment, there were statistically significant improvements in posttraumatic stress, anxiety, and depression. Clinical outcome data prepared by Syracuse University School of Public Health. Data subject to change.

AN UNPARALLELED COMMITMENT TO CARE FOR OUR OWN

2021 was full of unprecedented challenges in public health and beyond. Learn how Headstrong rose to the occasion to address the needs of our military-connected community in our FIRST-EVER Annual Report.

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People, that is what Headstrong is about!

Our team and our clients. We are a mission-driven organization that seeks out individuals who share our passion to help others through confident, innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and drive. We are a cause-driven organization that honors and values the commitment our team makes to furthering our collective impact. We value and nurture a work environment based on equity, inclusivity, diversity, trust, and collaboration. We understand the power of diversity and recognize the strength of a team that is empowered to express their most authentic, unique selves. We care about our people and believe their individual growth and development have intrinsic value. We thrive through inter-functional coordination and are accountable to and respectful of our colleagues. We are invested in one another’s success.