Best Online Therapy Platforms Reviewed by Mental Health Experts Vanessa Ling, ND, CNS, Dakari Quimby, PhD - HelpGuide.org
go to original February 14, 2024

We know that getting access to affordable mental health care as soon as you need it has become, for some, an insurmountable task. Online therapy can help connect you to a licensed professional who can help—fast. We found that the average cost, without insurance, for a weekly online therapy session was $81, and the average monthly subscription for online therapy with four live sessions cost $325.

To help you find the best platforms, our Handbook team researched 70 sites, signed up and tested 14 excellent options, and narrowed our list down to the top seven that we recommend.

BetterHelp is our top pick for online therapy because it had the highest ratings for therapist satisfaction according to our survey, it offers the largest selection of therapists to choose from, it can match you with a therapist within 48 hours, and it offers group sessions with every membership.

Here are our top affordable online therapy platforms:

• BetterHelp: Best overall
• Talkspace: Best for using insurance
• Online-Therapy.com: Best for making lasting changes
• Sesame: Fastest appointment time

We recommend these platforms if you are looking for a specific type of care:

• Brightside: Best for psychiatry and medication management
• ReGain: Best for couples
• Zocdoc: Best provider directory

Which online therapy platform is right for you?

Consider whether the platform offers pay-per-session therapy or monthly subscriptions, how you want to connect with your provider, and how the platform helps you find the therapist that best suits your journey.

We researched over 70 online therapy platforms and tested 14 of the most popular to help you choose from the best online therapy platforms.

Read the rest at HelpGuide.org