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Affect Therapeutics

App-based addiction and mental health care: video visits with a therapist and prescriber, plus rewards for meeting recovery goals.

Available with limits.

Only in states where Affect is licensed (about 19 launched by 2024, per its own timeline); check your state at sign-up.

Checked 2026-10-26 · affect.com, bhbusiness.com

You download the Affect app, check that your insurance and state are covered, and then meet a therapist and a prescriber by video. Between visits you complete daily goals in the app and earn rewards for progress. It is billed to your insurance, including Medicaid in many states.

  • From Copay with insurance (Medicaid, Medicare and commercial plans); self-pay price not published
  • Insurance accepted
  • iPhone · Android · Web
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Privacy A
  • 4.6 on App Store

Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-26

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What you get

A licensed therapist

Best for adults using stimulants, opioids, alcohol or cannabis who want treatment from their phone

What it costs

From Copay with insurance (Medicaid, Medicare and commercial plans); self-pay price not published

How you start

Check your insurance is accepted, then book

iPhone · Android · Web

Know first

Not for a crisis. Call or text 988 any time.

Is it right for you?

Both sides, from our review. Tap what describes you.

A good fit if

Look elsewhere if

Tap anything that describes you.

What it's for

  • Stimulant, opioid, alcohol and cannabis use treatment
  • Contingency management rewards for recovery goals
  • Medication for addiction treatment by telehealth
  • Therapy for depression, anxiety or PTSD alongside substance use

Conditions it can help with

What it costs

Covered by insurance

From Copay with insurance (Medicaid, Medicare and commercial plans); self-pay price not published

Insurance may cover it

How you start: Check your insurance is accepted, then book

Coverage depends on your plan and state; check eligibility at sign-up.

Privacy, evidence & safety

Privacy

A

Our privacy grade, from the facts below

Sells data or shares it for ads
No
You can have your data deleted
Yes
Health data protected by HIPAA
Yes
Data stays on your device
No
Account needed
Yes
Regulatory action (last 5 years)
None found

Research

Early research

How we rate research

What we couldn't verify

  • Clinical evidence is limited or still emerging

Says it does not sell or share personal information under the CCPA; treatment records are covered by HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 under a separate notice; anyone can request deletion.

Privacy policy read 2026-10-26 · How we grade privacy

Affect Therapeutics is not for a crisis. If you are thinking about suicide or in danger, call or text 988 any time.

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