# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-09-29

## In short

On 2026-09-29, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best telehealth platforms for therapists". It named 15 brands; the first six, in order, were SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, TheraPlatform, Doxy.me, Zoom and Zoom Workplace.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best telehealth platforms for therapists |
| Asked on | 2026-09-29 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 15 |
| Sources cited | 7 |
| Audience | therapists |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-09-29 |

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Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-09-29 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> Two different things get called "telehealth platforms for therapists," so here's both, since the right pick depends on which you mean.
> 
> ## If you run your own practice (video + EHR + billing)
> 
> 1. **SimplePractice** - the default recommendation for solo and small group practices. Best-in-class client portal (clients book, do intake, pay, and message in one place), integrated HIPAA-compliant video, and a mobile app that actually works. Starts around $69/mo for solo with telehealth included. Pick this if you want polish and don't want to stitch tools together.
> 2. **TherapyNotes** - the pick if documentation and insurance billing are your pain points. Its behavioral-health note templates (intakes, progress notes, treatment plans) are deeper than SimplePractice's, and claims handling is tightly integrated. It consistently edges out SimplePractice in head-to-head reviews for non-prescribers.
> 3. **TheraPlatform** - best for workflow-heavy practices, especially if you do OT/SLP/PT-adjacent work or want built-in interactive therapy tools and screen-shareable resources in the video room.
> 4. **Doxy.me** - the cheapest credible option and the right answer if you already have an EHR (or don't n

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SimplePractice | recommended |
| 2 | TherapyNotes | mentioned |
| 3 | TheraPlatform | recommended |
| 4 | Doxy.me | mentioned |
| 5 | Zoom | mentioned |
| 6 | Zoom Workplace | mentioned |
| 7 | Healthcare | mentioned |
| 8 | BAA | mentioned |
| 9 | Upheal | mentioned |
| 10 | TheraNest | mentioned |
| 11 | Alma | mentioned |
| 12 | Headway | mentioned |
| 13 | Grow Therapy | mentioned |
| 14 | Talkspace | mentioned |
| 15 | BetterHelp | mentioned |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (other)
- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes (other)
- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/best-ehr-for-private-practice (other)
- https://www.upheal.io/blog/best-teletherapy-platforms-for-therapists (vendor)
- https://www.theraplatform.com/blog/534/best-teletherapy-platforms (vendor)
- https://practicebetter.io/blog/best-hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (other)
- https://www.helpguide.org/mental-health/treatment/best-online-therapy (other)

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