# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-09-16

## In short

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.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 | 2026-09-16 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-09-16
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-09-16 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> "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 

## 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 | Headway | mentioned |
| 7 | Alma | mentioned |
| 8 | 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.ehrsource.com/compare/therapynotes-vs-simplepractice/ (other)
- https://helloalma.com/for-providers/resources/alma-vs-simplepractice/ (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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