About Lavni

Lavni helps people use Medicaid and other insurance to get real mental health care.

We know it is hard to find a therapist who takes your plan. We built Lavni to make that part simple and kind.

About Lavni: A welcoming and professional mental health care facility focused on compassionate mental health care.
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Compassionate, insurance-covered mental health care provided by licensed clinicians in a supportive, warm setting.
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Why we started Lavni

Many people with Medicaid try to get help and hit a wall.

  • The phone rings and no one picks up.
  • Offices say "we are not taking new patients."
  • You sit on a waitlist for months.
  • You feel like giving up.

At the same time, therapists want to help, but the rules for Medicaid are hard. The forms are long. The billing is scary. One small mistake can mean no pay for the work they already did.

We saw both sides. We felt it was wrong. So we built Lavni.

A note from Laura, our Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer

"I am Laura, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

For over ten years, I have sat with people who were hurting and also fighting with the system.

Many of my clients had Medicaid. They were strong and brave, but they were tired of hearing 'no,' 'call back later,' or nothing at all.

I joined Marcus to build Lavni because I wanted a place where those clients could hear 'yes' more often.

I also wanted a place where therapists could do good work and not feel lost in paperwork and rules.

My hope is simple: when you come to Lavni, you feel less alone, more seen, and more supported, from the first click to the last session."

Laura Valentine

MA, LCMHC

Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer

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Lavni: Diverse individuals receiving culturally competent mental health care from licensed clinicians who understand their unique experiences.

Medicaid first, not last

Most online therapy sites start with cash pay or big work plans. Medicaid is extra.

Lavni is different.

We start with Medicaid.

We also work with Medicare and many other plans.

But we design every part so a person with Medicaid can say, "This is for me."

Our goals are simple:

  • Help you see a therapist who takes your plan.
  • Help you use your benefits with as little stress as possible.
  • Help you feel seen, not pushed aside.

A safer system for care and for payers

Lavni is not just a website. It is also a strong, careful system behind the scenes.

We:

  • Keep clear notes on each visit.
  • Keep billing in line with the care that was given.
  • Keep records in one place so they are easy to check.

This helps:

  • Clients, because your care is more likely to be approved and stay approved.
  • Therapists, because they can feel safer working with Medicaid and other plans.
  • Medicaid and health plans, because they can see what they need in a clear way.

Our tools make it easier to spot mistakes fast. They also help cut down on waste or fraud. This means more of each health dollar can go to real care, for real people.

We believe that when payers can trust the records, they can say "yes" to more mental health visits.

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How we think about trust

You share very private things with your therapist. You also share personal info about your health and your plan.

We take that trust seriously.

  • We keep your data safe.
  • We use secure systems for notes and visits.
  • We only share what is needed to help pay for your care.

We want you to feel that Lavni is a place built "on your side," not a maze you have to fight.

How Lavni helps you

When you come to Lavni, you can:

  • Tell us where you live.
  • Tell us your plan, like Medicaid, Medicare, or another insurer.
  • Share, in your own words, what you want help with.

Then we show you therapists who:

  • Are licensed.
  • Take your plan.
  • Have experience with things like trauma, anger, sadness, worry, and more.

You pick who feels right.

You book a time that fits your life.

We help with the billing in the background.

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How Lavni helps therapists

Therapists want to focus on people, not on forms.

We give them tools that:

  • Make notes easier to write and keep.
  • Help send clean claims to Medicaid and other plans.
  • Make it simpler to handle audits if they come.

When therapists feel supported, they can say "yes" to more clients on Medicaid. That is good for everyone.

Explore Lavni for therapists

Where we are going

We are growing step by step.

  • We are adding more states.
  • We are bringing on more therapists who share our values.
  • We are working with Medicaid plans and other payers who want clear, honest care.

Our long-term dream is clear:

If you have Medicaid and need mental health care, you can get it.

Not after months of calls. Not after ten closed doors.

You can get it in time, with people who understand you.

That is what Lavni is here to build, every day.

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