Headway Alternatives
28 alternatives in provider network virtual care
Looking for alternatives to Headway? Here are the top provider network virtual care options for mental health practices. Compare features, pricing, and find the best fit for your workflow.
Top Headway Alternatives
Most popular alternatives based on features, reviews, and practice fit
Thriveworks
Thriveworks is a mental health company employing therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists across 340+ US locations with W2 positions, benefits, and no-show protection.
Starting at W2 Employment
Alma Provider Platform
Alma is a membership-based platform for independent therapists bundling insurance credentialing, billing, AI session notes, EHR, scheduling, and a client-facing directory.
Starting at $95/month (annual)
Monument
Monument is an online platform for alcohol treatment offering therapy, FDA-approved medications, physician consultations, and community support groups.
Starting at $25/session with insurance
Best Headway Alternative For Your Needs
Different practices have different needs. Here are our specific recommendations:
Alma Provider Platform
Optimized for individual practitioners
Alma Provider Platform is designed specifically for solo practitioners with streamlined workflows and solo-friendly pricing.
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Built for multi-provider workflows
Alma Provider Platform includes group practice features like multi-provider scheduling, staff permissions, and consolidated billing.
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e-Prescribing and EPCS support
Thriveworks includes native e-prescribing with EPCS for psychiatrists and NPs.
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Robust claims and billing features
Thriveworks has integrated insurance billing with claims submission, ERA processing, and eligibility verification.
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How to Switch from Headway
Migration guide with estimated timeline and key steps
Key Migration Steps
- Review contract terms and notice period
- Begin direct insurance credentialing (60-120 days)
- Set up your own billing solution
- Transfer eligible patients to your practice
Export First
Always export your data before canceling—you may lose access immediately.
Check Contract
Review cancellation terms and notice periods to avoid fees.
Notify Team
Ensure staff knows about the switch and schedule training time.
More Headway Alternatives
Rula
Flat per-session pay ($70-90) with e-prescribing for prescribers, fast credentialing, and weekly payments across all 50 states.
SonderMind
Free therapist network with VA partnership (100% covered for veterans), AI matching, measurement-based care, and no-show reimbursement.
LifeStance Health
Publicly traded W2 employer with 7,400+ clinicians. 62% fee split (they keep 38%). 2.5/5 comp rating—fee-for-service means unpaid time off despite W2 status.
Lyra Health
Enterprise workforce mental health platform serving 20M+ people globally with 3:1 ROI, AI-powered matching, and coverage in 90+ countries.
Grow Therapy
Free insurance credentialing in 5-7 days with 26,000+ providers nationwide, guaranteed claims, and weekly payments through revenue sharing. $3B valuation (March 2026).
Spring Health
Enterprise mental health benefits platform with precision matching and data-driven outcomes.
Why Look for Headway Alternatives?
Better Pricing
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Different Features
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Better Fit
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Better Integration
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