# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for telehealth platforms (therapists) on 2026-10-23

## In short

On 2026-10-23, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best telehealth platforms for therapists". It named 13 brands; the first six, in order, were SimplePractice, TherapyNotes, Doxy.me, Zoom, Zoom Workplace and TheraNest.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best telehealth platforms for therapists |
| Asked on | 2026-10-23 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 13 |
| Sources cited | 9 |
| Audience | therapists |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-23 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/telehealth-platforms-therapists-2026-10-23
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-10-23 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> Quick note on framing: "telehealth platform" means two different things for therapists - software you run your own practice on, and networks that send you clients. I'll cover both, software first since that's usually the question.
> 
> ## Practice platforms (video + notes + billing in one)
> 
> **1. SimplePractice** - my default recommendation for solo and small group private practice. Integrated video, scheduling, intake forms, client portal, insurance billing, and a decent mobile app. Telehealth sits on the Essential tier (~$69/mo annual) rather than Starter (~$39/mo), so budget for that. Best balance of polish and breadth; the trade-off is that it's the priciest once you add teams and you're locked into their ecosystem. ([mentalyc.com](https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes), [dupple.com](https://dupple.com/reviews/simplepractice))
> 
> **2. TherapyNotes** - pick this over SimplePractice if documentation and insurance claims are your priority. Its note templates are genuinely built around clinical standards (and audit/medical-necessity language), the billing side is stronger, and it includes 24/7 phone support - rare in this category. ~$69/mo for a solo clinician with 

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

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

## Sources the engine cited

- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes (vendor)
- https://dupple.com/reviews/simplepractice (other)
- https://pabau.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes/ (vendor)
- https://www.capterra.com/p/158461/Doxy-me/pricing/ (review)
- https://www.softwareadvice.com/telemedicine/doxy-me-profile (review)
- https://www.trustradius.com/compare-products/doxy-me (review)
- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/simplepractice-vs-therapynotes-vs-theranest (vendor)
- https://www.guideflow.com/blog/teletherapy-platform (other)
- https://www.mentalyc.com/blog/hipaa-compliant-telehealth-platforms (vendor)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/telehealth-platforms/therapists

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