The pandemic forced us all to slow down and re-evaluate our lives. Like many, we turned to therapy but struggled to find a therapist who truly met our needs. After going through several platforms and recommendations without success, we realized how challenging it was to access personalized mental health care.

That's when we put the idea for Pause out into the world. To our surprise, almost 200 people signed up for the waitlist within days. This overwhelming response inspired us to build Pause into what it is today: a platform run by a small, dedicated team working to make mental health support more accessible and personal.