What does AI recommend for telehealth platforms (therapists)? Checked 2026-10-23

Claude (Anthropic) with web search claude-opus-5 asked 2026-10-23

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The question asked, verbatim: best telehealth platforms for therapists. This page records one answer on one date. It is a measurement, not a ranking and not a recommendation.

Brands named, in the order the engine gave

1. SimplePractice recommended
   SimplePractice - my default recommendation for solo and small group private practice.
2. TherapyNotes mentioned
   TherapyNotes - pick this over SimplePractice if documentation and insurance claims are your priority.
3. Doxy.me mentioned
   Doxy.me - the right answer if you already have an EHR, or you're brand new and want to spend nothing.
4. Zoom mentioned
   Caveat worth knowing before you commit: therapists repeatedly flag weaker screen sharing and less reliable audio than Zoom, which matters if you use worksheets in session.
5. Zoom Workplace mentioned
   Zoom Workplace (healthcare/BAA plan) - best raw call quality and screen sharing, and clients already know how to use it.
6. TheraNest mentioned
   TheraNest - worth a look mainly if you're a group practice watching cost per clinician, where SimplePractice's per-seat pricing gets painful.
7. per-seat mentioned
   TheraNest - worth a look mainly if you're a group practice watching cost per clinician, where SimplePractice's per-seat pricing gets painful.
8. TheraPlatform mentioned
   TheraPlatform - the specialist pick if you do OT/SLP/PT or play-based work.
9. OT mentioned
   TheraPlatform - the specialist pick if you do OT/SLP/PT or play-based work.
10. Headway mentioned
    Headway and Alma are the two I'd name - they handle insurance credentialing and billing so you can take in-network clients without the panel paperwork, and they pay a flat per-session rate.
11. Alma mentioned
    Headway and Alma are the two I'd name - they handle insurance credentialing and billing so you can take in-network clients without the panel paperwork, and they pay a flat per-session rate.
12. Grow Therapy mentioned
    Grow Therapy is the third comparable option.
13. BetterHelp mentioned
    BetterHelp I'd mention only to say most clinicians I'd point you to treat it as a last resort: low effective hourly rate, high caseload pressure, and you don't own the client relationship.

Sources the engine cited

The answer, as recorded

Quick note on framing: "telehealth platform" means two different things for therapists - software you run your own practice on, and networks that send you clients. I'll cover both, software first since that's usually the question. ## Practice platforms (video + notes + billing in one) **1. SimplePractice** - my default recommendation for solo and small group private practice. Integrated video, scheduling, intake forms, client portal, insurance billing, and a decent mobile app. Telehealth sits on the Essential tier (~$69/mo annual) rather than Starter (~$39/mo), so budget for that. Best balance of polish and breadth; the trade-off is that it's the priciest once you add teams and you're locked into their ecosystem. ([mentalyc.com](https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes), [dupple.com](https://dupple.com/reviews/simplepractice)) **2. TherapyNotes** - pick this over SimplePractice if documentation and insurance claims are your priority. Its note templates are genuinely built around clinical standards (and audit/medical-necessity language), the billing side is stronger, and it includes 24/7 phone support - rare in this category. ~$69/mo for a solo clinician with basic telehealth (SD video, 2 participants, waiting room, chat) at no extra cost. Interface is plainer than SimplePractice's. ([mentalyc.com](https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes), [pabau.com](https://pabau.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes/)) **3. Doxy.me** - the right answer if you already have an EHR, or you're brand new and want to spend nothing. Browser-based, no client downloads, free tier with a BAA; paid tiers around $35-50/mo add features. Caveat worth knowing before you commit: therapists repeatedly flag weaker screen sharing and less reliable audio than Zoom, which matters if you use worksheets in session. ([capterra.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/158461/Doxy-me/pricing/), [softwareadvice.com](https://www.softwareadvice.com/telemedicine/doxy-me-profile)) **4. Zoom Workplace (healthcare/BAA plan)** - best raw call quality and screen sharing, and clients already know how to use it. You need the BAA-covered plan, not consumer Zoom. Common setup in group practices: Zoom as primary, Doxy.me free as backup. It's video only, so pair it with an EHR. ([trustradius.com](https://www.trustradius.com/compare-products/doxy-me)) **5. TheraNest** - worth a look mainly if you're a group practice watching cost per clinician, where SimplePractice's per-seat pricing gets painful. Less refined than the top two. ([mentalyc.com](https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes-vs-theranest)) **6. TheraPlatform** - the specialist pick if you do OT/SLP/PT or play-based work. It ships interactive in-session tools and resource libraries the general platforms don't have. ([guideflow.com](https://www.guideflow.com/blog/teletherapy-platform)) ## If you meant networks that bring you clients **Headway** and **Alma** are the two I'd name - they handle insurance credentialing and billing so you can take in-network clients without the panel paperwork, and they pay a flat per-session rate. **Grow Therapy** is the third comparable option. **BetterHelp** I'd mention only to say most clinicians I'd point you to treat it as a last resort: low effective hourly rate, high caseload pressure, and you don't own the client relationship. **My actual advice:** SimplePractice if you want one tool that does everything and you value UX; TherapyNotes if you bill insurance heavily and live in your notes; Doxy.me free if you're testing whether telehealth works for your practice at all before paying anyone. One thing to verify yourself regardless of choice - confirm the signed BAA, access controls, and audit logging, and check your state's telehealth and cross-state licensure rules, since platform compliance doesn't cover your licensure exposure. ([mentalyc.com](https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms)) Pricing shifts often, so treat the figures above as ballpark and check the vendor pages before committing.

Recorded 2026-10-23 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search, model claude-opus-5. Permanent address: /answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-10-23

Sources cited across the 21 recorded answers to this question

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booknetic.com · capterra.com · carepatron.com · choosingtherapy.com · clearhealthcosts.com · coralehr.com · costbench.com · docresponse.com · dupple.com · ehrsource.com · findemr.com · fitsmallbusiness.com · g2.com · getpaneled.com · growtherapy.com · guideflow.com · helloalma.com · helpguide.org · heyberries.com · icanotes.com · itqlick.com · jane.app · johnmarkkane.com · mentalyc.com · optimantra.com · pabau.com · practicebetter.io · psychology.com · schedulingkit.com · simplepractice.com · softwareadvice.com · softwareadvice.com.au · sourceforge.net · supanote.ai · telehealthwatch.com · theraflow.llc · theraplatform.com · therapydial.com · therapyhipaahub.com · trustradius.com · upheal.io · workspacetherapist.com

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