Therapy & Depression
Reviewed by glpzoom Editorial Team · Last reviewed June 2026
Therapy & Depression programs,
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Online therapy and psychiatry from licensed providers. Insurance-friendly, flexible scheduling.
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Top therapy & depression programs
- #1Talkspace★ 4.3 · 24k
Talkspace — therapy & psychiatry covered by 113M+ insurance plans
"Talkspace is the insurance-friendly choice."
- Often $0 copay with insurance
- Psychiatry + therapy in one app
- From $69/week therapy
- #2Cerebral★ 4.1 · 12k
Cerebral — therapy, medication management, all online
"Cerebral covers the broadest set of conditions (depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia) and offers ADHD treatment which most competitors avoid."
- Therapy + meds from $99/mo
- Medication management included
- ADHD treatment available (state-dependent)
- #3BetterHelp★ 4.4 · 78k
BetterHelp — 35,000+ licensed therapists, message any time
"BetterHelp has scale (35k+ therapists, matching in 24h), which is its biggest advantage and a small disadvantage."
- From $65-90/week (billed monthly)
- Switch therapists anytime, free
- Unlimited messaging + 4 live sessions/mo
- #4Brightside Health★ 4.4 · 6.2k
Brightside — therapy + psychiatry for anxiety & depression
"Brightside combines medication management with therapy in a single clinical plan."
- Therapy from $299/mo, psychiatry from $95/mo
- Combined plan (both) from $349/mo
- Crisis care included
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What we're watching
Upcoming events that could change the picture in this category.
Esketamine (Spravato) self-administration expansion
2026 - 2027FDA reviewing protocols that could move esketamine from in-clinic-only to at-home with telehealth monitoring. Major access expansion for treatment-resistant depression if approved.
AI-driven psychotherapy tools — FDA clearance pathway
Watching through 2026Several CBT and DBT chatbot platforms in FDA review. Outcome could legitimize AI-assisted therapy as reimbursable medical service.
Frequently asked
How do I choose between therapy & depression programs?+
Compare on five things: clinical model (who's prescribing and their credentials), full out-of-pocket pricing (not just headline price), what's included (medication, coaching, follow-up), cancellation terms, and state availability. Our assessment surfaces the program most aligned with these factors based on your answers.
Are these programs covered by insurance?+
It depends on the program. Some therapy & depression services are in-network with major insurers (especially mental health, BP, cholesterol). Others are cash-pay only (most compounded GLP-1 and on-demand ED). Use the assessment to filter for insurance-friendly options.
Is online care as good as in-person care?+
For many chronic conditions, online care is clinically equivalent and often more accessible, the FDA and major medical bodies now recognize telehealth as a valid model. However, in-person evaluation is still required for some procedures and emergencies. The partner programs we compare all use licensed US providers.
Will my employer or insurance see this?+
If you pay cash, no, there's no claim filed. If you use insurance, the partner brand bills under standard CPT codes, which may appear on your explanation of benefits. Each partner discloses their billing approach during intake.
What happens if a program isn't working?+
Every partner we list lets you cancel at any time. Most also offer a money-back guarantee or first-month refund if results don't meet expectations. We surface cancellation policies in each program's review.