36% of Canadian business owners say mental health challenges interfere with their ability to work at least once a week. Among entrepreneurs under 40, that figure rises to 60%. Collectively Tangled makes mental health support accessible and a business priority for entrepreneurs, who experience mental health concerns at a greater rate than the general population.
Our Story
Where it began
As social workers and entrepreneurs themselves, founders Sarah and Keara know that investing in the mental health of your team makes good business and financial sense. Collectively Tangled addresses what’s been overlooked for too long: mental health and business success are deeply interconnected. Supporting entrepreneur well-being can strengthen decision-making, leadership, resilience, creativity, and sustainable business growth.
Where we are today
Collectively Tangled is a social enterprise that provides mental health support to entrepreneurs. We provide individual therapy and co-founder counselling for entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders across Canada. Our network of licensed therapists offers confidential, evidence-based mental health support tailored to the unique challenges of entrepreneurship.
We help founders navigate burnout, stress, overwhelm, perfectionism, work-life balance, ADHD, leadership challenges, and the emotional demands of building a business. We work with entrepreneurs and organizations supporting startup and scaleup growth to make access to mental health support a business priority.
Where we are going
Collectively Tanged aims to become a leading digital mental health company, focusing on online counselling for entrepreneurs through individual therapy and co-founder therapy and alongside organizations supporting business owners.
FOUNDER, CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & THERAPIST
Keara (she/her) is a registered social worker with over 10 years of experience in diverse settings, from private practice to schools and government agencies. She is passionate about systems work, challenging the status quo, and integrating therapy with the community.
Keara Gillis, MSW, RSW
FOUNDER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER & THERAPIST
Sarah (she/her) is a registered social worker dedicated to understanding how people are truly doing. Sarah has over 10 years of experience in schools, hospitals, and community-based counseling practices. She is passionate about fostering meaningful relationships, bringing authenticity to her practice.
Sarah Mateshaytis, MSW, RSW
FOUNDER & CHEIF INNOVATION OFFICER
Jenn (she/her) is an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder and community catalyst. Jenn has over a decade of experience providing high-potential founders with the resources and connections needed to build startups, including access to coaches and mental health support.
Jenn MacDonald, MEDI
Our Therapist Team
Anonymous and confidential help from mental health experts who specialize in supporting entrepreneurs. 
The origins of the name Collectively Tangled.
Mental health and the success of a founder are collectively tangled, as a founder's well-being significantly impacts their decision-making, leadership, and resilience. Proactive maintenance of mental health can lead to improved productivity, creativity, and sustained motivation, ultimately driving the success of the business.