online mental health care

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  • Free assessment and personalized plan
  • Appointments in as little as 2 days
  • Unlimited access to your provider
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Get better, faster with quality mental health care

Our providers take a hands-on approach to help you see improvement at every step, no matter how severe your symptoms. Just come as you are and let us take it from there.

Appointments in as little as 2 days

Receive quick guidance and support by speaking with a licensed professional in a matter of hours.

Care for even the most severe cases

We offer care for mild to severe depression, anxiety, and more —including Crisis Care for adults with elevated suicide risk.

Personalized plans unique to you

Our treatment plans are tailored to your specific needs, providing you a clear path to success.

1:1 support from start to finish

Get paired with a dedicated provider to serve as your single point of contact throughout treatment.

What we offer

Results-based care, built for you

Your expert provider will ensure your plan is grounded in data, lending support from beginning to end. Choose psychiatry, therapy, or both.

Psychiatry

When medication is necessary, our psychiatric providers get it right fast—analyzing 100+ data points to determine which treatment is likely to be most tolerable and effective for you.

Therapy

Our virtual program combines cognitive and behavioral therapy with independent skill practice—all of which have been clinically proven to work for a wide range of symptoms so you can get better, and stay better.

Suicide Prevention Program

Our first-of-its-kind program for individuals with elevated suicide risk is based on the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) framework—a care model that’s backed by 30 years of research.

Teen Care

Give your teen a safe space to connect and get personal support. Our expert therapists help teens 13 and up with many common concerns—from school and peer pressure to anxiety and friendships. Psychiatry services available, if appropriate.

HOW IT WORKS

Virtual, dedicated support every step of the way

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1:1 Video Sessions

Let your provider know how you’re feeling, get to know you, and provide 1:1 support.

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Anytime Messaging

Get questions or concerns off your chest between video visits by messaging your provider at any time.

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Interactive Lessons

Learn how to integrate new thought and behavior patterns into your daily life.

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Proactive Progress Tracking

Complete weekly check-ins so your provider can track your progress and, if necessary, adjust your treatment and/or medication.

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Now offering

Teen Care

Brightside Health now offers expert help for teens ages 13 and up, including therapy and psychiatry when needed. Our caring providers specialize in teen issues like self-esteem, friendships, school, and more. Let’s help your teen feel better and thrive, together.

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Our Providers

World-class providers.
Top-notch care.

Connect with expert therapists & psychiatric providers who put you first. Our nationwide network ensures you receive the best of the best in mental health care.

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OUR RESULTS

Our numbers speak for themselves

Brightside members have at least one thing in common: seeing dramatic improvement, no matter how severe their symptoms.

57

of people no longer had any suicidal thoughts after just 12 weeks of treatmentiJMIR, 2022

55

of patients achieved remission within 12 weeksiBMC, 2022

30

higher response and remission rates than a leading U.S. health systemiCureus, 2022

Real stories.
Real results.

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I feel MUCH IMPROVED! The care I have received has been excellent! My medication works well for me, and the personal care I have received has been wonderful! My provider listens to me with understanding and compassion!”

Tonya T

I am just blown away by how EASY this has all been. Brightside Health makes mental health care effective and accessible.”

Gina L

“I am finally starting to feel like myself again.”

Jennifer S

“A literal life saver. So convenient, so effective, and more involved/high touch than my former psychiatrist was. I should have done this a year sooner.”

Melissa K.

“Brightside has made such a huge improvement on my quality of life. The ease of access and the intelligent check in scoring system all contribute to a next level quality of care.”

Kayla S.

“My provider has answered every question I’ve had, listened to worries and concerns and symptoms, assured me and is truly invested in my quality of care. I’ve gone from moderate-severe depression to mild depression in just 2 months.”

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Real stories.
Real results.

I feel MUCH IMPROVED! The care I have received has been excellent! My medication works well for me, and the personal care I have received has been wonderful! My provider listens to me with understanding and compassion!”

Tonya T

I am just blown away by how EASY this has all been. Brightside Health makes mental health care effective and accessible.”

Gina L

“I am finally starting to feel like myself again.”

Jennifer S

“A literal life saver. So convenient, so effective, and more involved/high touch than my former psychiatrist was. I should have done this a year sooner.”

Melissa K.

“Brightside has made such a huge improvement on my quality of life. The ease of access and the intelligent check in scoring system all contribute to a next level quality of care.”

Kayla S.

“My provider has answered every question I’ve had, listened to worries and concerns and symptoms, assured me and is truly invested in my quality of care. I’ve gone from moderate-severe depression to mild depression in just 2 months.”

Anonymous

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OUR CARE OPTIONS

Affordable help, with or without insurance

Get started with a free assessment, and we’ll match you with a personalized plan recommendation.

Psychiatry

The right prescription medication for you.

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Therapy

Care proven to help with life’s challenges.

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Psychiatry +
Therapy

Prescription medication and therapy support.

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Teen Care

Therapy for teens, with medication if appropriate.

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start with a FREE ASSESSMENT

  • Appointments in as little as 2 days
  • Medicare and Medicaid accepted
  • Free assessment and recommendation

Getting better starts now, with Brightside by your side

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s on your mind?

If your question isn’t answered below, view our full list of FAQs here.

Brightside provides online mental health care to individuals 13 years and older. Our expert providers can help with anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns. We offer psychiatry and therapy.

Please note: Our providers do not prescribe controlled substances. Here is a list of medications we do prescribe.

Online care is not a good fit for people with certain conditions or situations. These can include:

  • Ongoing, high-risk self-harm behavior
  • Schizophrenia or any symptoms of psychosis
  • Some cases of bipolar disorder I or acute mania
  • Severe substance use
  • Medically unstable eating disorders
  • Dementia

If any of these describe a condition you’re experiencing, it’s best for you to be seen in person by a primary care provider who can help you find the treatment that’s right for you.

Brightside makes it easy to get top quality depression care from the privacy of home.

Here’s how care at Brightside works

  1. Take a free assessment: Answer a few questions to help your provider better understand what you’re experiencing. View your results and choose psychiatry, therapy, or both.
  2. Meet with your expert provider: Choose your provider and book your 1:1 video session