Online therapy has made getting support dramatically more accessible. But the platforms vary significantly in therapist quality, insurance acceptance, matching process, and whether they can prescribe medication. This category tells you what those differences actually mean for you.
Compare Therapy Platforms →Compare BetterHelp, Talkspace, Online-Therapy.com, and others.
When to look for both therapy and medication management - and where to find it.
Which platforms accept insurance, what's usually covered, and how to check your plan.
Provided by licensed therapists, psychologists, counselors, or social workers. Focuses on talk-based treatment - working through patterns, building coping skills, processing experiences. No prescriptions. Most insurance covers it with in-network providers.
Compare therapy platforms →Provided by psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners. Can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. Some platforms combine therapy and psychiatry in one place - useful if you need both. Visits are typically shorter and more focused on medication management than therapy sessions.
Online psychiatry guide →