What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-09-25

Claude (Anthropic) with web search claude-opus-5 asked 2026-09-25

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

1. SimplePractice recommended
   SimplePractice - What I'd recommend to most solo therapists.
2. TherapyNotes mentioned
   TherapyNotes - The main alternative, and the one to pick if documentation and billing quality matter more to you than polish.
3. TheraPlatform mentioned
   TheraPlatform - Best if teletherapy is your practice rather than an add-on.
4. Healthie mentioned
   Healthie or Sessions Health - Worth a look if the big two feel bloated or overpriced.
5. Video-only mentioned
   Video-only (if you already have an EHR, or want to start cheap)
6. Doxy.me mentioned
   Doxy.me - The one I'd name first here.
7. signed BAA mentioned
   Free tier that actually comes with a signed BAA, which is rare, plus waiting rooms and nothing to misconfigure.
8. Zoom mentioned
   Zoom for Healthcare (~$16.99/mo per user) or Google Workspace/Meet (~$14/mo, Business+ tier) - Fine and compliant, but only on the paid tiers with a signed BAA.
9. Healthcare mentioned
   Zoom for Healthcare (~$16.99/mo per user) or Google Workspace/Meet (~$14/mo, Business+ tier) - Fine and compliant, but only on the paid tiers with a signed BAA.
10. Google Workspace mentioned
    Zoom for Healthcare (~$16.99/mo per user) or Google Workspace/Meet (~$14/mo, Business+ tier) - Fine and compliant, but only on the paid tiers with a signed BAA.
11. Google Workspace/Meet mentioned
    Zoom for Healthcare (~$16.99/mo per user) or Google Workspace/Meet (~$14/mo, Business+ tier) - Fine and compliant, but only on the paid tiers with a signed BAA.
12. Google Meet mentioned
    Free Zoom and consumer Google Meet are not HIPAA compliant for therapy.
13. Grow Therapy mentioned
    Grow Therapy - Best in-network option;
14. Alma mentioned
    Alma and Headway - Same category, widely used for getting paneled with insurers quickly.
15. Headway mentioned
    Alma and Headway - Same category, widely used for getting paneled with insurers quickly.
16. Talkspace mentioned
    Talkspace - Messaging-first;
17. Brightside Health mentioned
    Brightside Health - If you want to work alongside psychiatry/medication management.

Sources the engine cited

The answer, as recorded

# Best telehealth platforms for therapists "Telehealth platform" means two different things for therapists, so here's both - first the software you run your own practice on, then the networks that send you clients. ## All-in-one practice software (video + notes + scheduling + billing) **1. SimplePractice** - What I'd recommend to most solo therapists. Built-in HIPAA-compliant video tied to your calendar and notes, client portal, insurance claims, and by far the deepest customization for intake forms and note formats. Roughly $49-$99/mo solo, ~$173+/mo for group practices. It's also the most-reviewed therapy EHR out there (4.6/5 from 2,800+ Capterra reviews), which means a large community and lots of tutorials when you get stuck. **2. TherapyNotes** - The main alternative, and the one to pick if documentation and billing quality matter more to you than polish. Purpose-built for mental health, telehealth supports up to 16 participants with screen sharing and a virtual waiting room. Clinicians who do a lot of insurance work tend to prefer its billing. **3. TheraPlatform** - Best if teletherapy *is* your practice rather than an add-on. Strong provider-side video workflow with EMR, scheduling, documentation, and claims in one system. Popular with OT/PT/SLP as well as mental health. **4. Healthie or Sessions Health** - Worth a look if the big two feel bloated or overpriced. Sessions Health in particular is a lower-cost, clinician-designed option for solo practice. ## Video-only (if you already have an EHR, or want to start cheap) **5. Doxy.me** - The one I'd name first here. Free tier that actually comes with a signed BAA, which is rare, plus waiting rooms and nothing to misconfigure. Many solo therapists start here and never leave. **6. Zoom for Healthcare** (~$16.99/mo per user) or **Google Workspace/Meet** (~$14/mo, Business+ tier) - Fine and compliant, but only on the paid tiers with a signed BAA. Free Zoom and consumer Google Meet are **not** HIPAA compliant for therapy. Only choose these if you specifically want the familiar interface. ## Client-referral networks (not software - they send you clients) **7. Grow Therapy** - Best in-network option; handles credentialing and insurance billing for you. **8. Alma** and **Headway** - Same category, widely used for getting paneled with insurers quickly. **9. Talkspace** - Messaging-first; steady caseload but lower per-session pay and less clinical autonomy. **10. Brightside Health** - If you want to work alongside psychiatry/medication management. **My short answer:** SimplePractice if you want one tool that does everything, TherapyNotes if you're insurance-heavy, Doxy.me free if you just need compliant video today. Whatever you choose, confirm the BAA and that it's licensed in every state your clients sit in. Sources: - [12 Best HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms for Therapists and Psychiatrists in 2026 - Mentalyc](https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms) - [Best EHR and Practice Management Software for Therapists in 2026 - Mentalyc](https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/best-ehr-for-private-practice) - [The 7 Best EHR Software Solutions - SimplePractice](https://www.simplepractice.com/resource/best-ehr-software/) - [Best teletherapy platforms for therapists 2026 - Upheal](https://www.upheal.io/blog/best-teletherapy-platforms-for-therapists) - [Is Zoom HIPAA-Compliant for Therapy? - Theraflow](https://theraflow.llc/blog/is-zoom-hipaa-compliant-for-therapy) - [The 6 Best HIPAA Video Conferencing Platforms - Fit Small Business](https://fitsmallbusiness.com/hipaa-compliant-video-conferencing/) - [The 12 Best Online Therapy Platforms of 2026 - Grow Therapy](https://growtherapy.com/blog/best-online-therapy/)

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