Ben Bjorgaard

Seshio is a public benefit practice community & institute that believes mental health should be treated more as a public commons to be cultivated than a commodity to be exchanged or managed. They offer a range of services, including therapy, support services, training, and community, which are integrated into one living system. This approach allows clients to shape services through feedback and requests, and providers to be supported as leaders, not exploited as gig workers. Seshio's services are designed to be accessible and effective, with a focus on real-world learning and innovation. They honor the full spectrum of knowledge, including clinical, cultural, experiential, and pragmatic approaches, to improve outcomes for clients and providers alike. Seshio is based in Santa Fe, NM, and serves individuals and communities seeking mental health support. Their approach is centered around collaboration, not extraction, and they seek synergistic value for all stakeholders, including clients, providers, and communities. By building a public benefit alternative, Seshio is working to create a better ecosystem for mental health care, one that prioritizes wellbeing and interconnectedness.