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Online therapy, compared

Services that connect you with a licensed therapist online, with what each costs, whether it takes insurance, and how private it is.

78 options. Most recent review October 27, 2026. Information, not medical advice.

options
78options
take insurance
59take insurance
free or free to start
6free or free to start
typical listed price a month (19 list one)
$175typical listed price a month (19 list one)

Which one is right for you?

Pick what you want it to do. We'll show what each option is best at.

What each is best at

  • Best-studiedStrong research support

    Talkspace

    General therapy

    You answer an intake questionnaire, get matched with a licensed therapist, then message them any time and meet by live video depending on your plan.

    $69–$109/week self-pay; copay with insurance

    Research
    Strong research support
    Privacy
    Privacy grade CC
    Cost
    Over $100 a month$$$
    With
    A therapist and a prescriberBoth
  • Uses insuranceTakes insurance · Strong research support

    Meru Health

    Teens, kids and families

    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.

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

    Research
    Strong research support
    Privacy
    Privacy grade CC
    Cost
    InsuranceIns.
    With
    A licensed therapistTherapist
  • Most privatePrivacy grade A

    Brightline

    Teens, kids and families

    You start with an in-depth evaluation of your child, then work with a therapist, psychiatrist or coach by video or at a clinic, with parents involved in care.

    Children and teens up to 18. Clinics and video in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut; video only in Massachusetts and Washington; free coaching in California via BrightLife Kids.

    Copay with insurance; $200–$275/session self-pay ($350 first session)

    Research
    Limited research
    Privacy
    Privacy grade AA
    Cost
    InsuranceIns.
    With
    A licensed therapistTherapist
  • Most used741K ratings on the App Store

    Teladoc Health

    Teens, kids and families

    Teladoc Health connects you with a licensed therapist or psychiatrist by video or phone, scheduled through its app or website.

    Copay with employer or insurance benefit; $95/session therapy self-pay

    Research
    Early research
    Privacy
    Privacy grade CC
    Cost
    InsuranceIns.
    With
    A licensed therapistTherapist

Each pick wins on one fact from its record (research, price, privacy grade, published store ratings). Not a score, and never paid placement.

Every option, narrowed your way

78 options

  • Talkspace

    General therapy · $69–$109/week self-pay; copay with insurance

  • Meru Health

    Learn a program · Copay with insurance or free through some employers; self-pay price not published

  • DynamiCare Health

    Habits, focus and recovery · From $20/week self-pay; some insurance plans cover it

  • Brightside Health

    Medication for mood and anxiety · Copay with insurance; $95/month psychiatry or $299/month therapy self-pay

  • Equip

    Specialist care · Copay with insurance; self-pay by estimate (price not published)

  • Teladoc Health

    Medication for mood and anxiety · Copay with employer or insurance benefit; $95/session therapy self-pay

  • Doctor On Demand

    Medication for mood and anxiety · Copay with insurance (often $0); $134/session therapy or $299 first psychiatry visit self-pay

  • BetterHelp

    General therapy · $70–$100/week, billed weekly or every 4 weeks

  • PlushCare

    With your primary care · $19.99/month membership plus $129/visit self-pay or your insurance copay; therapy $169/session

  • MDLIVE

    Teens, kids and families · Copay with insurance; $179 first therapy visit then $140/session before insurance

  • Amazon One Medical

    With your primary care · $9/month or $99/year with Prime; $199/year without

  • Amwell

    Medication for mood and anxiety · Copay with insurance; about $109–$142/session therapy or $292 first psychiatry visit self-pay

  • Talkspace Psychiatry

    Medication for mood and anxiety · Copay with insurance; $299 first visit, then $175/visit self-pay

  • Cerebral

    General therapy · Copay with insurance; self-pay therapy + medication about $365/month

  • Circle Medical

    With your primary care · Copay with insurance; $120/visit self-pay ($179 first ADHD visit)

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