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Cerebral is an online therapy service that’s simple and intuitive to use. It may be particularly convenient for those looking for prescription medication management along with talk therapy, as unlike other providers on this list, Cerebral combines medication management and therapy in a majority of its plans and offers three plan types to choose from: Medication and care counseling, medication and therapy or therapy only. If you need a prescription, the platform can mail it straight to your home for privacy and convenience. Cerebral offers a range of therapy modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

Teladoc Health may be a great option for those looking for virtual therapy. Its network of credentialed health providers are available seven days a week, and those who are anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, experience mood swings or who are not feeling like themselves can see a specialist by video or talk to one on the phone. Medication management is available as a separate service for those who are currently taking or are curious about prescription medications to manage mental health concerns. Teladoc points out that it’s the only remote licensed care provider to receive four certifications from the National Committee for Quality Assurance for its physician-screening process.

Brightside Health checks all of the boxes for a standout online therapy provider—it’s comprehensive, efficient and reasonably-priced. For its online therapy offering, Brightside charges $299 per month, which encompasses four monthly video therapy sessions, equating to $74.75 per session—a lower rate compared to other online providers on this list. The platform notes that it does not share client data with third-parties, and that it only employs fully-licensed therapists who have worked independently for at least one year and hold at least a master’s or doctoral degree in psychology or counseling. Brightside accepts 12 insurance providers as well as Medicare and Medicaid. With therapists available in all 50 states, this is an accessible online therapy provider for a variety of mental health needs, from mild anxiety to more specialized care, including psychiatry. It also offers an arsenal of tools to help support individuals in between sessions, including progress trackers, audio lessons and practice exercises.