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Valera Health

Virtual psychiatry and therapy for moderate to severe mental illness, with a care team of clinicians and coaches, in nine states.

Available with limits.

Nine states (CO, CT, MA, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VT, WA); ages 12 and up, 6 and up in Massachusetts.

Checked 2026-10-27 · valerahealth.com, valerahealth.com, harvardpilgrim.org

You get a care team by video, which can include a psychiatric prescriber, a therapist and a health coach, and you use the Valera app for messaging and check-ins. It is mainly for people with more serious conditions and is billed to commercial insurance, Medicaid or Medicare. It serves ages 12 and up, or 6 and up in Massachusetts.

  • From Copay with insurance (commercial, Medicaid or Medicare); self-pay rates vary by state and clinician
  • Insurance accepted
  • iPhone · Android · Web
  • HIPAA compliant
  • Privacy C
  • 4.8 on App Store
  • 4.4 on Google Play

Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-27

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What it's for

  • Psychiatric evaluation and medication management by video
  • Therapy for moderate to severe conditions
  • Team-based care with a health coach
  • Care for teens 12 and up
  • Messaging and check-ins in the app

What it costs

Covered by insurance

From Copay with insurance (commercial, Medicaid or Medicare); self-pay rates vary by state and clinician

Insurance may cover it

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

Accepts most commercial, Medicaid and Medicare plans; copays vary by plan. Self-pay rates are listed on its billing FAQ and vary by state and provider license. $50 fee for no-shows or cancellations within 48 hours.

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

What we couldn't verify

  • Clinical evidence is limited or still emerging

Website policy says it takes part in advertising networks that track your activity with cookies and web beacons to tailor ads; patient records fall under its HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

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

Valera 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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