26,000 therapists in Alma network
Alma's therapist directory includes over 26,000 therapists nationwide, with 98% accepting insurance and most clients connecting within a week.
Where this was said
Host Interstitial & Ad Break: Alma, Children's Miracle Network, Quince
At 13:15 · chapter starts 11:15
Jon Goode closes out Alexis Barton's story with warmth and a philosophical flourish, quoting Seal to make the case that chasing delusional dreams is the only path to getting your hair done for free. The subsequent ad break covers three sponsors: Alma, a therapy platform boasting 26,000 therapists nationwide with 98% accepting insurance; Children's Miracle Network, raising funds for 170 children's hospitals across the US and Canada; and Quince, offering European linen and organic cotton apparel at 50-80% below typical retail prices. The break closes and Jon Goode introduces the next story.
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