About BRIA Academy 

BRIA Academy was born from the clinical expertise and mission of BetterBRIA Inc., a specialized women’s mental health and hormone care clinic founded in 2022 by reproductive psychiatrists Dr. Ariel Dalfen and Dr. Bev Young.
In 2024, Drs. Dalfen and Young identified a critical gap in care while expanding the BRIA clinical team: there were very few therapists with specialized training in menopause mental health. Rather than accept the shortage of qualified providers, they created a solution— the Menopause Mental Health Provider Certification Training Program. What began as a response to an urgent clinical need has since grown into a thriving educational platform. Hundreds of healthcare professionals have now completed BRIA Academy training programs, additional courses have been introduced, and more women are able to access knowledgeable, compassionate, and specialized care during midlife and beyond. Today, BRIA Academy continues to advance its mission: empowering healthcare professionals with the expertise needed to improve women’s mental health and hormone care at every life stage.

Elevating Providers to Transform the Landscape of Women's Mental Health

Founded by Psychiatrists

We saw a void in mental healthcare for women in midlife; providers lacked training, and women lacked support. BRIA Academy was created to educate clinicians and revolutionize care.

Our Goal

BRIA Academy empowers healthcare professionals through evidence-based education, transforming providers into experts to ensure no woman navigates the mental health complexities of hormone transitions alone.

Services and Activities

  • Live & on-demand training programs
  • Resources & tools to support your practice
  • A community for guidance & support 

Referral Network

Graduates gain priority placement in our National Expert Directory, connecting educated providers with clients seeking specialized care.
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