Online Therapy Platforms
The full-service platforms where you sign up, get matched with a licensed therapist, and meet online by message, phone, or video. Most work on a weekly subscription you can cancel or pause at any time.
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The largest online therapy network in the US, with more than 30,000 licensed therapists across all 50 states. You pick a plan, complete a short questionnaire, and get matched within a day or two. Subscriptions include unlimited text messaging plus live sessions by video, phone, or chat, and financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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A messaging-first therapy service that also offers live video sessions, psychiatry, and medication management. Talkspace accepts many major health insurance plans and some employer EAP benefits, and it has separate tracks for teens and couples alongside its individual therapy plans.
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A therapy and psychiatry practice that operates both online and in person at hundreds of locations across the US, accepting many major insurance plans. Scheduling is often available within a few days, with evening and weekend slots common.
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An online mental health service focused on anxiety and depression, offering therapy, psychiatry, and medication management in one place. Brightside accepts many major insurance plans and is available in all 50 states and Washington DC.
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A structured cognitive behavioral therapy program that pairs daily worksheet assignments and journal entries with weekly live sessions and ongoing therapist feedback. The course-style format makes progress more measurable from week to week.
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A cash-pay marketplace where you book therapy and psychiatry appointments at upfront prices, with no insurance required. Each provider sets their own rate, and you see the cost before committing to a booking.
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A subscription therapy service on the more affordable end of the market, with US-licensed therapists available by text and video. Matching typically happens within a day, and the app includes a mood tracker, journal prompts, and reflection worksheets alongside your sessions.
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A free platform for emotional support through trained volunteer listeners and community chat rooms, with the option to pay for sessions with a licensed therapist. The volunteer service runs around the clock and needs no account for a first conversation.