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Ellie Mental Health

A national franchise of local outpatient clinics offering in-person and virtual therapy and medication management, mostly through insurance.

You see a therapist at a local Ellie clinic, in person or by video, for weekly or regular sessions; some clinics also offer medication management. You find a clinic near you on Ellie's website or by calling 1-888-MY-ELLIE, and most people pay their insurance copay. Self-pay rates are set by each clinic.

  • From Copay with insurance; self-pay rates set by each clinic
  • Insurance accepted
  • Web
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Privacy C

Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-23

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What you get

A licensed therapist

Best for people who want in-person therapy at a local clinic and to use insurance

What it costs

From Copay with insurance; self-pay rates set by each clinic

How you start

Check your insurance is accepted, then book

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

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What it's for

  • Individual therapy for anxiety and depression
  • Child and teen therapy
  • Couples and family therapy
  • Psychiatric medication management
  • Virtual therapy sessions

What it costs

Covered by insurance

From Copay with insurance; self-pay rates set by each clinic

Insurance may cover it

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

Clinics are independently owned; accepted insurance and self-pay prices vary by location. Example: the Estero, FL clinic says it accepts over 300 insurance plans. No national self-pay price is published.

Privacy, evidence & safety

Privacy

C

Our privacy grade, from the facts below

Sells data or shares it for ads
Yes
You can have your data deleted
Policy doesn't say
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

Trade-offs

  • No mobile app available

What we couldn't verify

  • Clinical evidence is limited or still emerging

Policy (read 2026-10-27) says Ellie will not sell or rent personal information, but uses cookies and pixels and may use personal and device information for marketing and retargeting; no deletion right stated.

Privacy policy read 2026-10-27 · How we grade privacy

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

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