At Synaptic Growth Partners, we believe the future of mental health lies in the intersection of clinical expertise, evidence-based innovation, and strategic partnerships. Our mission is to bridge the gap between psychiatry and business, ensuring that cutting-edge treatments and scalable solutions reach the people who need them most.
Founded by Dr. Erica Elise Herman, MD, FAPA, a seasoned psychiatrist, healthcare executive, and mental health innovator, Synaptic Growth Partners provides strategic consulting for healthcare startups, hospital systems, and private equity-backed companies looking to expand their impact in psychiatric care.
With extensive experience in service line expansion, clinical leadership, and treatment innovation, Dr. Herman and her team help organizations navigate growth, partnerships, and operational excellence in an evolving mental health landscape.
We take a data-driven, patient-centered approach to mental healthcare strategy. Our work focuses on:
✅ Non-traditional growth strategies – leveraging partnerships and business innovation to expand mental health access
✅ Scalable solutions – ensuring that new models of care are clinically sound and financially sustainable
✅ Clinical expertise meets business strategy – helping organizations stay evidence-based while driving profitability
- Deep expertise in psychiatry, mental health innovation, and service delivery
- Experience with hospital systems, startups, and private equity-backed ventures
- A track record of building and scaling psychiatric services
- Commitment to quality, ethics, and sustainable growth
We are here to turn vision into action, helping organizations navigate the complexities of scaling mental health services, integrating new treatments, and driving innovation in care delivery.
Whether you’re a health system looking to expand psychiatric services, a startup aiming to disrupt the industry, or an investor seeking sustainable opportunities, Synaptic Growth Partners is your strategic partner for success.
📩 Contact us today to start the conversation.
elise@synapticgrowthpartners.com