{"question": "best telehealth platforms for therapists", "category": "telehealth-platforms", "category_name": "telehealth platforms", "audience": "therapists", "audience_name": "therapists", "engine": "Claude (Anthropic) with web search", "model": "claude-opus-5", "asked_at": "2026-10-06T22:31:28Z", "permalink": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-10-06", "question_page": "https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/telehealth-platforms/therapists", "brands_named": [{"position": 1, "brand": "SimplePractice", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 2, "brand": "Doxy.me", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 3, "brand": "Alma", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 4, "brand": "Jane App", "label": "recommended"}, {"position": 5, "brand": "Zoom", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 6, "brand": "Google", "label": "mentioned"}, {"position": 7, "brand": "Google Meet", "label": "mentioned"}], "sources_cited": [{"url": "https://helloalma.com/blog/alma-vs-simplepractice", "domain": "helloalma.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/compare/5615/81975/therapynotes/vs/simplepractice", "domain": "softwareadvice.com.au", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://costbench.com/software/telehealth/doxy-me/free-plan/", "domain": "costbench.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://helloalma.com/blog/alma-vs-therapynotes", "domain": "helloalma.com", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.capterra.com/p/203711/TheraPlatform/", "domain": "capterra.com", "source_type": "review"}, {"url": "https://practicebetter.io/blog/best-hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms", "domain": "practicebetter.io", "source_type": "other"}, {"url": "https://www.supanote.ai/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms", "domain": "supanote.ai", "source_type": "other"}], "answer_text": "Here's what I'd actually recommend, roughly in the order I'd suggest you evaluate them:\n\n**1. SimplePractice - the default pick for solo private practice.** It's the most complete all-in-one: HIPAA-compliant video, scheduling, intake forms, notes, billing/claims, client portal, plus a listing on their Monarch directory for referrals. Plans run about $49-$99/month, but note telehealth is a ~$15/month add-on on the cheapest tier. Best choice if you want one system to run your whole practice. ([helloalma.com](https://helloalma.com/blog/alma-vs-simplepractice))\n\n**2. TherapyNotes - pick this over SimplePractice if documentation and billing matter most.** Mental-health-specific note templates, very strong claims processing, and consistently the highest user ratings in the category (≈4.7/5 vs 4.6 for SimplePractice). Downside: no client-facing directory, so it won't bring you referrals. ([softwareadvice.com.au](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/compare/5615/81975/therapynotes/vs/simplepractice))\n\n**3. Doxy.me - best if you just need secure video and already have an EHR.** Browser-based, nothing for clients to install, virtual waiting room, BAA included, and there's a genuinely free forev", "answer_truncated": true, "measurement": "One answer from one engine on one date. Not a ranking and not a claim about the world; brands the engine did not name are not recorded.", "limitation": "Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.", "alerts": {"name": "Answer Watch Pro", "price_usd": 79, "period": "month", "gets": "daily change alerts for up to 5 brands in what one AI answer engine says, history, CSV export. Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included", "url": "https://bikoosh.com/answers"}}