What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-09-16
Claude (Anthropic) with web search claude-opus-5 asked 2026-09-16
On 2026-09-16, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best telehealth platforms for therapists". It named 8 brands, in this order: SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, TheraPlatform, Doxy.me, Zoom, Headway, Alma and Grow Therapy.
| Question | best telehealth platforms for therapists |
|---|---|
| Asked on | 2026-09-16 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 8 |
| Sources cited | 6 |
| Audience | therapists |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified |
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.
The question asked, verbatim: best telehealth platforms for therapists
Brands named, in the order the engine gave
- SimplePractice recommended
SimplePractice - the default recommendation for solo and small practices.
- TherapyNotes mentioned
TherapyNotes - pick this over SimplePractice if documentation and insurance billing are your pain points.
- TheraPlatform mentioned
TheraPlatform - worth a look if you do a lot of group sessions or work with kids/OT/speech populations;
- Doxy.me mentioned
Doxy.me - the answer if you already have an EHR (or don't need one) and just want secure video.
- Zoom mentioned
Zoom for Healthcare - only if your clients already live in Zoom and you want the most reliable video connection on the list.
- Headway mentioned
Headway - widest panel access with the least admin work;
- Alma mentioned
Alma - flat ~$125/month for solo therapists instead of a percentage, so it wins once your volume is decent.
- Grow Therapy mentioned
Grow Therapy - best on-ramp if you're new to taking insurance and want referrals flowing quickly.
Sources the engine cited
| Source | Type |
|---|---|
| mentalyc.com | other |
| upheal.io | other |
| ehrsource.com | other |
| helloalma.com | other |
| therapydial.com | other |
| getpaneled.com | other |
The answer, as recorded
"Telehealth platform" means two different purchases for therapists, so here's both. ## If you want practice software you run yourself **1. SimplePractice** - the default recommendation for solo and small practices. Scheduling, notes, billing, client portal, and insurance all in one, starting around $49/month. Telehealth video is a paid add-on (~$15/month) rather than included, which is its one real annoyance. **2. TherapyNotes** - pick this over SimplePractice if documentation and insurance billing are your pain points. It's behavioral-health-specific and has the stronger reputation for note templates and clean claims workflow. Starts around $69/month, video included. **3. TheraPlatform** - worth a look if you do a lot of group sessions or work with kids/OT/speech populations; it bundles EHR plus video plus claims and has more in-session tools than the big two. **4. Doxy.me** - the answer if you already have an EHR (or don't need one) and just want secure video. Free tier with unlimited sessions and a signed BAA; paid tiers add HD and groups up to 25. **5. Zoom for Healthcare** - only if your clients already live in Zoom and you want the most reliable video connection on the list. You're paying for a BAA on a tool you already know. ## If you want the platform to bring you clients and handle insurance **6. Headway** - widest panel access with the least admin work; takes roughly 10-15% of each reimbursement. **7. Alma** - flat ~$125/month for solo therapists instead of a percentage, so it wins once your volume is decent. Telehealth video is included, plus CEUs and a peer community. **8. Grow Therapy** - best on-ramp if you're new to taking insurance and want referrals flowing quickly. **My call:** if you're building your own caseload, SimplePractice plus its telehealth add-on; if documentation and billing are what's eating your evenings, TherapyNotes. Independent credentialing is still the better long game than 6-8 if you want direct payer contracts under your own practice name - the platforms trade portability for convenience. Sources: - [12 Best HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms for Therapists and Psychiatrists in 2026 - Mentalyc](https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms) - [Best teletherapy platforms for therapists 2026 - Upheal](https://www.upheal.io/blog/best-teletherapy-platforms-for-therapists) - [TherapyNotes vs SimplePractice (2026 Comparison) - EHR Source](https://www.ehrsource.com/compare/therapynotes-vs-simplepractice/) - [Alma vs. SimplePractice | Comparison for Clinicians](https://helloalma.com/for-providers/resources/alma-vs-simplepractice/) - [Alma vs Headway vs Grow Therapy: Payout Rates & Comparison (2026) - TherapyDial](https://therapydial.com/providers/setup/alma-vs-headway-vs-grow/) - [Headway vs Alma vs Grow vs Independent Credentialing - GetPaneled](https://www.getpaneled.com/resources/headway-vs-alma-vs-grow-vs-independent-credentialing)
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