# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-09-12

## In short

On 2026-09-12, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best telehealth platforms for therapists". It named 10 brands, in this order: SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, TheraPlatform, Doxy.me, Zoom, Networks.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best telehealth platforms for therapists |
| Asked on | 2026-09-12 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 10 |
| Sources cited | 9 |
| Audience | therapists |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-12 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-09-12
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-09-12 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> "Best telehealth platform for therapists" splits into two different purchases, so here's both, since most therapists end up needing one from each column.
> 
> ## Software to run your own practice (video + EHR + billing)
> 
> 1. **SimplePractice** - my default recommendation for solo and small group practices. Telehealth video is built in (clients join in a browser, no app), and it's the most polished interface in behavioral health EHRs, with a notably better client portal and self-scheduling than competitors. Plans run roughly $49-$99/mo, but features are gated by tier, so the cheap plan isn't the one you'll actually want.
> 2. **TherapyNotes** - pick this over SimplePractice if billing and insurance claims are the core of your practice. Telehealth is included on *every* plan, more billing is in the base price, and it holds ONC health IT certification. $69/mo solo, $79 for the first clinician in a group plus $50 per additional clinician.
> 3. **TheraPlatform** - good middle option if you want insurance claims, documentation, and video in one system and SimplePractice's higher tiers feel overpriced for what you use.
> 4. **Doxy.me** - the answer if you only need compliant video and already have n

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimplePractice | recommended |
| 2 | TherapyNotes | mentioned |
| 3 | TheraPlatform | mentioned |
| 4 | Doxy.me | mentioned |
| 5 | Zoom | mentioned |
| 6 | Networks | mentioned |
| 7 | Alma | mentioned |
| 8 | Headway | mentioned |
| 9 | you're | mentioned |
| 10 | Grow Therapy | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (other)
- https://www.upheal.io/blog/best-teletherapy-platforms-for-therapists (other)
- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes (other)
- https://www.choosingtherapy.com/therapynotes-vs-simplepractice/ (other)
- https://costbench.com/software/telehealth/doxy-me/ (other)
- https://www.telehealthwatch.com/doxy-me-vs-zoom-for-healthcare-platform-needs/ (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)
- https://clearhealthcosts.com/blog/2025/11/therapists-have-misgivings-on-the-platforms-alma-headway-etc-and-the-business-of-therapy/ (other)

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

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