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Meru Health

A 12-week app-based program for depression, anxiety and burnout with a dedicated licensed therapist, in-app chat and video sessions.

You get a 12-week program on your phone: weekly lessons and practices, a biofeedback breathing device, and a licensed therapist you can message and meet by video. You start by checking your insurance or employer coverage on Meru's sign-up page, or choosing to pay yourself, then booking an intake call. It is not a crisis service.

  • From Copay with insurance or free through some employers; self-pay price not published
  • Insurance accepted
  • iPhone · Android · Web
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Privacy C
  • 4.7 on App Store
  • 4.6 on Google Play

Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-23

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What you get

A licensed therapist

Best for adults with mild to moderate depression, anxiety or burnout who want a structured 12-week program

What it costs

From Copay with insurance or free through some employers; 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

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What it's for

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Insomnia and sleep problems linked to low mood
  • Stress management with HRV biofeedback breathing

Conditions it can help with

What it costs

Covered by insurance

From Copay with insurance or free through some employers; self-pay price not published

Insurance may cover it

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

Covered by some health plans (e.g. Harvard Pilgrim, Moda) and offered free as a benefit by some employers and plans; cost otherwise depends on your copay and deductible. Meru says it accepts self-pay and HSA/FSA but does not list a self-pay price.

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

Strong research support

How we rate research

What we couldn't verify

Nothing outstanding in our review.

Clinical records are PHI under HIPAA via Meru's medical groups, but the policy lets third-party cookies on its websites and apps be used for interest-based advertising.

Privacy policy read 2026-10-23 · How we grade privacy

Meru 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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