# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-09-08

## In short

On 2026-09-08, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best telehealth platforms for therapists". It named 12 brands, in this order: SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Doxy.me, TheraPlatform, Upheal, AI.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best telehealth platforms for therapists |
| Asked on | 2026-09-08 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 12 |
| Sources cited | 8 |
| Audience | therapists |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-08 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-09-08
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-09-08 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> 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):
> 
> **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.
> 
> **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.
> 
> **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.
> 
> **4. TheraPlatfor

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimplePractice | recommended |
| 2 | TherapyNotes | mentioned |
| 3 | Doxy.me | mentioned |
| 4 | TheraPlatform | mentioned |
| 5 | Upheal | mentioned |
| 6 | AI | mentioned |
| 7 | Zoom | mentioned |
| 8 | Zoom Workplace | mentioned |
| 9 | Jane App / Healthie | mentioned |
| 10 | Healthie | mentioned |
| 11 | Alma | compared |
| 12 | Headway | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (other)
- https://pabau.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes/ (other)
- https://www.choosingtherapy.com/therapynotes-vs-simplepractice/ (other)
- https://www.theraplatform.com/blog/534/best-teletherapy-platforms (vendor)
- https://www.itqlick.com/compare/zoom/doxy-me-software (other)
- https://www.johnmarkkane.com/zoom-vs-hipaa-compliant-platforms-therapy/ (other)
- https://therapydial.com/providers/setup/alma-vs-headway-vs-grow/ (other)
- https://www.getpaneled.com/resources/headway-vs-alma-vs-grow-vs-independent-credentialing (other)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/telehealth-platforms/therapists

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