{"question": "best telehealth platforms for therapists", "category": "telehealth-platforms", "category_name": "telehealth platforms", "audience": "therapists", "audience_name": "therapists", "engine": "Claude (Anthropic) with web search", "model": "claude-opus-5", "asked_at": "2026-09-08T22:28:34Z", "permalink": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-09-08", "question_page": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/telehealth-platforms/therapists", "brands_named": [{"position": 1, "brand": "SimplePractice", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 2, "brand": "TherapyNotes", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 3, "brand": "Doxy.me", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 4, "brand": "TheraPlatform", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 5, "brand": "Upheal", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 6, "brand": "SOC 2 Type II", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 7, "brand": "Zoom", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 8, "brand": "Zoom Workplace", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 9, "brand": "Jane App", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 10, "brand": "Jane App / Healthie", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 11, "brand": "Healthie", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 12, "brand": "Alma", "label": "compared"}, {"position": 13, "brand": "Headway", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 14, "brand": "Pabau", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 15, "brand": "Grow Therapy", "label": "compared"}], "sources_cited": [{"url": "https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms", "domain": "mentalyc.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://pabau.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes/", "domain": "pabau.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.choosingtherapy.com/therapynotes-vs-simplepractice/", "domain": "choosingtherapy.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.theraplatform.com/blog/534/best-teletherapy-platforms", "domain": "theraplatform.com", "source_type": "vendor"}, {"url": "https://www.itqlick.com/compare/zoom/doxy-me-software", "domain": "itqlick.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.johnmarkkane.com/zoom-vs-hipaa-compliant-platforms-therapy/", "domain": "johnmarkkane.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://therapydial.com/providers/setup/alma-vs-headway-vs-grow/", "domain": "therapydial.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.getpaneled.com/resources/headway-vs-alma-vs-grow-vs-independent-credentialing", "domain": "getpaneled.com", "source_type": "other"}], "answer_text": "Here's how I'd rank them, assuming you mean software for running your own practice (I'll flag the \"get me clients\" option separately at the end):\n\n**1. SimplePractice** - my default recommendation for solo and small group private practice. It's an all-in-one EHR with telehealth built in, and its client portal is the best in the category: clients self-schedule, complete intake, e-sign, message, and pay without you touching anything. Signed BAA, encrypted video. It's the most recognized name in the therapy space for a reason, and the polish shows in how little client hand-holding it takes.\n\n**2. TherapyNotes** - pick this over SimplePractice if insurance billing is the bulk of your revenue. It was built around the clinical record rather than the client experience, so notes, supervisor co-signing, and claims feel native rather than bolted on. Generally cheaper and simpler, with a less slick front end.\n\n**3. Doxy.me** - the right answer if you already have an EHR and only need compliant video. Free tier with a signed BAA, browser-based so clients don't install anything; Professional is around $35/month per provider. Ideal for a lean solo practice or as a backup room.\n\n**4. TheraPlatfor", "answer_truncated": true, "measurement": "One answer from one engine on one date. Not a ranking and not a claim about the world; brands the engine did not name are not recorded.", "limitation": "Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.", "alerts": {"name": "Answer Watch Pro", "price_usd": 79, "period": "month", "gets": "daily change alerts for up to 5 brands in what one AI answer engine says, history, CSV export. Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included", "url": "https://bikoosh.com/answers"}}