What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-09-10

Claude (Anthropic) with web search claude-opus-5 asked 2026-09-10

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The question asked, verbatim: best telehealth platforms for therapists

Brands named, in the order the engine gave

1. Headway mentioned
   If you want insurance clients without doing the billing yourself, you want a network like Headway, Alma or Grow.
2. Alma mentioned
   If you want insurance clients without doing the billing yourself, you want a network like Headway, Alma or Grow.
3. Grow Therapy mentioned
   If you want insurance clients without doing the billing yourself, you want a network like Headway, Alma or Grow.
4. SimplePractice mentioned
   SimplePractice.
5. TherapyNotes mentioned
   TherapyNotes.
6. TheraPlatform mentioned
   TheraPlatform.
7. Doxy.me mentioned
   Doxy.me.
8. Zoom mentioned
   It doesn't have its own video tool, so you'd pair it with Doxy.me or Zoom.

Sources the engine cited

The answer, as recorded

The answer depends on what you mean by "platform." If you run your own practice, you want practice software with video built in, or a standalone video tool. If you want insurance clients without doing the billing yourself, you want a network like Headway, Alma or Grow. Here's what I'd suggest, in order: **Practice software with video built in** 1. **SimplePractice.** This is where I'd start for most solo and small-group therapists. It handles video, scheduling, billing, notes and a client portal in one place, and it's the most widely used option in private practice. The downside is price. It went up a lot after a private-equity purchase: the Starter plan rose from $29 to $49 a month. The plans are Free, Starter ($49), Essential ($79) and Plus ($99) per provider. Sources disagree on whether Starter includes video or you need Essential, so check before you sign up. Add-ons like the AI note taker cost $35 a month. - https://www.simplepractice.com/pricing/ - https://www.coralehr.com/blog/simplepractice-price-increase-2026/ - https://schedulingkit.com/pricing-guides/simplepractice-pricing 2. **TherapyNotes.** This is the best alternative to SimplePractice, especially if you bill insurance a lot. It has video with a virtual waiting room, and reviewers rate its support and the direction of its updates well. It starts at about $25 a month for the first clinician. - https://www.g2.com/compare/doxy-me-vs-therapynotes - https://sourceforge.net/software/compare/Doxy.me-vs-SimplePractice-vs-TherapyNotes/ 3. **TheraPlatform.** This one is the best choice if you do interactive sessions, like work with kids, play therapy, or anything that uses worksheets. Every plan includes the full EHR plus a shared whiteboard, screen sharing, a document camera and an in-session resource library. Reviewers praise its support. Prices run roughly $20-$79+ a month depending on the plan. - https://www.theraplatform.com/pricing - https://www.choosingtherapy.com/theraplatform-review/ **Video only** 4. **Doxy.me.** Use this if you already have an EHR or just want free, simple video. The free plan has unlimited HIPAA-compliant sessions with no time limit, a waiting room and a signed BAA (the privacy agreement HIPAA requires). Reviewers find it easier to set up than the all-in-one tools. The free plan doesn't include HD video, screen sharing, group calls or intake forms. Paid plans start around $35 a month. - https://costbench.com/software/telehealth/doxy-me/free-plan/ - https://www.capterra.com/p/158461/Doxy-me/pricing/ **Also worth a look:** Healthie and Sessions Health are other all-in-one options, and TheraNest is aimed at small and mid-sized group practices. - https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms - https://heyberries.com/blog/articles/teletherapy-platforms-for-therapists **Insurance networks (if you want clients and billing handled for you)** 5. **Headway.** This is best if you want access to the most insurance plans with the least paperwork. It handles credentialing (about a month) and claims. It doesn't have its own video tool, so you'd pair it with Doxy.me or Zoom. - https://clearhealthcosts.com/blog/2025/11/therapists-have-misgivings-on-the-platforms-alma-headway-etc-and-the-business-of-therapy/ - https://therapydial.com/providers/setup/alma-vs-headway-vs-grow/ 6. **Alma.** Credentialing is fast, and one therapist got onto three insurance panels in under 45 days. It includes its own secure video. Sources disagree on how it charges: one describes a $125-a-month membership, another says it takes a percentage of each payment. Check the current terms. - https://helloalma.com/for-providers/resources/alma-vs-headway/ - https://www.supanote.ai/blog/alma-vs-headway 7. **Grow Therapy.** This is the best fit if you're new to insurance and want referrals quickly. - https://www.optimantra.com/blog/headway-vs-growtherapy-vs-alma-which-insurance-billing-platform-is-right-for-your-practice - https://growtherapy.com/blog/best-online-therapy/ **My pick:** For most private-practice therapists, I'd choose SimplePractice, or TherapyNotes if SimplePractice's price increases bother you. If you already have an EHR, Doxy.me's free plan is enough. Sources: - [SimplePractice Pricing](https://www.simplepractice.com/pricing/) - [SimplePractice Pricing In 2026 - CoralEHR](https://www.coralehr.com/blog/simplepractice-price-increase-2026/) - [SimplePractice Pricing (2026) - SchedulingKit](https://schedulingkit.com/pricing-guides/simplepractice-pricing) - [Compare Doxy.me and TherapyNotes - G2](https://www.g2.com/compare/doxy-me-vs-therapynotes) - [Doxy.me vs. SimplePractice vs. TherapyNotes - SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/software/compare/Doxy.me-vs-SimplePractice-vs-TherapyNotes/) - [TheraPlatform Pricing](https://www.theraplatform.com/pricing) - [TheraPlatform Review 2026 - ChoosingTherapy](https://www.choosingtherapy.com/theraplatform-review/) - [Is Doxy.me Free? - Costbench](https://costbench.com/software/telehealth/doxy-me/free-plan/) - [Doxy.me Pricing 2026 - Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/p/158461/Doxy-me/pricing/) - [12 Best HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms - Mentalyc](https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms) - [Top Teletherapy Platforms for Therapists - Berries](https://heyberries.com/blog/articles/teletherapy-platforms-for-therapists) - [Therapists have misgivings on the platforms - ClearHealthCosts](https://clearhealthcosts.com/blog/2025/11/therapists-have-misgivings-on-the-platforms-alma-headway-etc-and-the-business-of-therapy/) - [Alma vs Headway vs Grow Therapy - TherapyDial](https://therapydial.com/providers/setup/alma-vs-headway-vs-grow/) - [Alma vs. Headway - Alma](https://helloalma.com/for-providers/resources/alma-vs-headway/) - [Alma vs Headway - Supanote](https://www.supanote.ai/blog/alma-vs-headway) - [Headway vs. Growtherapy vs. Alma - OptiMantra](https://www.optimantra.com/blog/headway-vs-growtherapy-vs-alma-which-insurance-billing-platform-is-right-for-your-practice) - [The 12 Best Online Therapy Platforms of 2026 - Grow Therapy](https://growtherapy.com/blog/best-online-therapy/)

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