Therapy for Black Girls vs Brightside Health

They differ on 8 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.

Therapy for Black Girls

You search the free directory for a therapist and contact the one you choose directly; fees and insurance are between you and the therapist.

You complete an online assessment, then see a prescriber by video once a month, a therapist weekly, or both, and message your care team in between.

Kind of help: Therapy for Black Girls: A therapist; Brightside Health: A therapist, Medication
Good for: Therapy for Black Girls: Black women and girls who want to find a therapist who understands their experience; People who want free mental health information and a podcast before starting therapy; Brightside Health: Adults with depression or anxiety who want medication management by video; People who want therapy and psychiatry from the same service
Cost: Therapy for Black Girls: Free; Brightside Health: Copay with insurance; $95/month psychiatry or $299/month therapy self-pay
How you pay: Therapy for Black Girls: Free; Brightside Health: Insurance
Where: Therapy for Black Girls: Web; Brightside Health: iPhone, Android, Web
Research: Therapy for Black Girls: Not stated; Brightside Health: Some research support
Sells your data: Therapy for Black Girls: Not stated; Brightside Health: No
HIPAA: Therapy for Black Girls: Not stated; Brightside Health: Yes

The same for both: probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988), privacy (grade c).

In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.