About SkillBridge
SkillBridge is a global online platform connecting individuals, families, and caregivers with certified therapists and high-quality developmental support — anytime, anywhere.
Born from a personal journey of struggle and hope, SkillBridge was founded to solve a major gap: the difficulty of finding effective therapy and professional help, especially when facing barriers like distance, time, and access to quality care.
Millions worldwide face developmental delays, mental health challenges, communication disorders, and more — often without access to the help they deserve.
SkillBridge offers a solution:
Live therapy sessions with verified professionals.
Pre-recorded therapy courses you can access anytime.
Secure, private, and global — bridging the gaps of geography and language.
SkillBridge isn’t just a platform — it’s a commitment to making therapy and education accessible, affordable, and transformative for everyone.
Whether you’re looking for help or offering it, SkillBridge connects you to a world of growth, healing, and opportunity.
Your journey starts here. Welcome to SkillBridge.
Meet the Founder
Mariam Ivardava
Founder & CEO of SkillBridge
Mariam’s journey is personal.
As a young mother, she faced the heartbreak of watching her daughter struggle without access to proper diagnoses or effective therapy for seven years. Despite endless searches, consultations, and hopes, the support her daughter needed seemed out of reach. For seven long years, Mariam faced an overwhelming challenge: her daughter remained without a proper diagnosis. Throughout those years, Mariam tirelessly sought out qualified therapists and specialists — but constantly ran into obstacles: long waiting lists, geographical barriers, lack of reliable information, inconsistent therapy quality, and enormous costs.
Instead of giving up, Mariam turned her struggles into a mission.
Determined to create a better path for her child and for families around the world, she founded SkillBridge — a platform built on compassion, innovation, and a relentless commitment to break barriers in access to therapy and developmental support.
Today, Mariam leads SkillBridge with the vision that no parent should have to fight alone, and no individual should be left behind because of where they live or how much they can afford.
Our Story Starts In 2025
SkillBridge was born from a deeply personal journey.
Mariam Ivardava, the founder and CEO of SkillBridge, is a young mother to a beautiful little girl with a heavy mental developmental delay. For seven long years, Mariam faced an overwhelming challenge: her daughter remained without a proper diagnosis. Throughout those years, Mariam tirelessly sought out qualified therapists and specialists — but constantly ran into obstacles: long waiting lists, geographical barriers, lack of reliable information, inconsistent therapy quality, and enormous costs.
Despite her relentless efforts, finding the right high-quality support for her daughter was a heartbreaking struggle. Mariam realized that countless families around the world were fighting the same silent battles — feeling isolated, helpless, and left behind by traditional systems.
From her personal journey came a powerful idea: to build a bridge — a platform where anyone, anywhere, could easily connect with verified, professional therapists without barriers. A platform where parents wouldn’t have to wait years to find answers. A platform where distance, language, and bureaucracy would no longer stand in the way of a child’s or adult’s right to grow, heal, and thrive.
SkillBridge was created to break these barriers — empowering families and individuals to access therapy, development, and hope from wherever they are, while giving talented therapists the tools and global reach to truly make a difference.
Today, Mariam’s vision fuels every step of SkillBridge’s journey: to make therapy accessible, affordable, and life-changing for all.
How Common Are Developmental and Mental Health Challenges?
You are not alone in this journey. Here’s a breakdown:
 Globally:
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More than 1 billion people (around 15% of the world’s population) live with some form of disability, including developmental delays, mental health disorders, and learning disabilities.
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Of these, around 190 million people face significant disabilities that impact daily living (World Health Organization, 2023).
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United States:
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Around 1 in 6 children in the USA (about 17%) have one or more developmental disabilities, including speech delays, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, and learning disabilities.
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1 in 5 adults experiences a mental illness each year.
(Source: CDC and National Institute of Mental Health)
Europe:
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Approximately 10–12% of European children are diagnosed with developmental or learning disorders.
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Mental health issues account for more than 25% of the overall disease burden in Europe.
(Source: European Commission)
 Asia:
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Although awareness is growing, developmental disabilities are underdiagnosed in many Asian countries.
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Research suggests that 8–15% of children across Asia have a developmental delay or disability, with even higher rates in under-resourced regions.
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Mental health conditions are rising sharply, with countries like India and China now reporting one-third of the world’s depression cases.
(Source: WHO Asia Pacific Reports)
 SkillBridge is here because millions of people across every continent deserve better access to therapy, education, and professional support.
Our Mission and Core Values
At SkillBridge, our mission is to make therapy and personal growth accessible, affordable, and barrier-free for individuals and families everywhere.
We believe everyone deserves the chance to heal and thrive — no matter their location, language, or challenges.
Core Values:
Accessibility:Â Therapy for all, not just a few.
Quality:Â Only verified, certified therapists.
Empowerment:Â Tools for individuals to take control of their journey.
Integrity:Â Honest, secure, and respectful communication.
Innovation:Â Technology-driven support that changes lives.
Online Learning is the Future of Education
The Future is Now: Online Learning and Therapy
Education and therapy are evolving — and SkillBridge is at the forefront.
Over 70% of users report greater satisfaction with online platforms compared to traditional methods. Online therapy offers flexibility, lower costs, comfort, and access to specialized support worldwide — often beyond what in-person sessions can provide.
At SkillBridge, we believe growth must fit modern life. Whether through live therapy sessions or expert online courses, we empower you to learn, heal, and thrive without limits.
SkillBridge is here to walk this journey with you.
No more barriers. No more waiting. Your bridge to better lives starts here.