Is LifeStance Health a good company to work for?

LifeStance Health has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 1,153 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 48% of employees would recommend working at LifeStance Health to a friend and 50% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about LifeStance Health have been left by employees working as Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW , Mental Health Counselor and Counselor .

Does LifeStance Health pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LifeStance Health employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LifeStance Health. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LifeStance Health?

48% of LifeStance Health employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated LifeStance Health 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at LifeStance Health?

Therapist (224) , PMHNP-BC (33) , Intake Coordinator (32) , Front Office Coordinator (29) , Psychotherapist (28) , Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (21) , Psychiatrist (20) , Licensed Professional Counselor (18) , Psychologist (18) , Mental Health Clinician (17) , Mental Health Counselor (17) , Mental Health Therapist (17) , Clinician (15) , Practice Coordinator (15) , Counselor (14)

What are the pros of working at LifeStance Health according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits and quick to promote" ((in 46 reviews)); "work from home is nice" ((in 39 reviews)); "Flexible schedule is appreciated and valued." ((in 38 reviews)); "Remote work Coworkers are great" ((in 34 reviews)); "Colleagues are great and supportive" ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at LifeStance Health according to real employee reviews?

"Low Pay and not responsive to employees" ((in 74 reviews)); "Poor management leads to client frustration." ((in 49 reviews)); "no PTO or paid holidays currently its fee for service so nothing outside of seeing patients is paid for fully licensed therapists" ((in 33 reviews)); "As a therapist I am constantly encouraging clients to use their time off and help them work towards work" ((in 27 reviews)); "Disorganized and poor communication." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about LifeStance Health layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about LifeStance Health layoffs and their outlook for job security at LifeStance Health in 2026.

What are the top reviewed LifeStance Health locations?

New York , Denver , Boston , Atlanta , Chicago , Portland , San Diego , Philadelphia , Naperville , Los Angeles , Fort Collins , Dallas , Columbus , Seattle , Richmond , Milwaukee , Scottsdale , Houston , San Francisco , Colorado Springs , Orlando , Lexington-Fayette , Phoenix , Eugene , Charleston , Oklahoma City , Minneapolis , Beachwood , Manchester , Nashua

LifeStance Health reviews

3.2

48% would recommend to a friend

(1,121 total reviews)

David Bourdon

49% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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LifeStance Health has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,121 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LifeStance Health employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

4.0

Apr 22, 2026

Supportive team, but challenging work conditions and turnover

Practice coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team Helping others Customers love you Great doctors

Cons

Constantly being on the phones Quick turnover Work schedule sometimes No raise

LifeStance Health Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We appreciate all you do to make lives better together. Any concerns you would like to address directly, don’t hesitate to email globalrecuiting@lifestance.com.

4.0

Apr 17, 2026

Meaningful growth opportunities & real impact for those committed to operational discipline

Operations director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

LifeStance offers a rare opportunity to scale behavioral health access in a meaningful way. The organization has invested heavily in infrastructure, technology, and growth, which creates real momentum at my state level. From an operations standpoint, there’s strong visibility into performance through dashboards and reporting, allowing leaders to make data-driven decisions rather than relying on our instincts alone. There is also easy and respected collaboration between ops and clinical leaders at my regional level which has made it so much easier to keep moving forward with change and improvements. For leaders who are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity, there is significant opportunity to influence outcomes, build teams, and drive measurable improvements in access, engagement, and patient experience.

Cons

The pace of growth can create strain on systems, workflows, and frontline teams. Not all processes scale as quickly as the organization expands, which can lead to inconsistency across some regions and added pressure on operations leaders to bridge those gaps. Change is constant new initiatives, tools, and expectations can shift quickly, and not always with perfect clarity at rollout. Leaders need to be comfortable operating in that environment and translating direction into execution locally. Like many large healthcare organizations, there can be tension between standardization and local flexibility, which requires strong, healthy communication and alignment with department partners and leadership teams to navigate effectively.

LifeStance Health Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, and for being a part of the LifeStance Health journey! It's an exciting time for our team. We’re thankful for all your hard work to make lives better, together.

5.0

Apr 15, 2026

Great mission and people, but lots of change

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission, awesome people throughout the company

Cons

Lots of change, can be disruptive

LifeStance Health Response

2mo

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, and for being a part of the LifeStance Health journey! It's an exciting time for our team. We’re thankful for all your hard work to make lives better, together.

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