Member Spotlight: Chelle’s Story
Mental illness affects people just like me. Mental illness affects people different from me. You can’t just “snap out of it.” And it’s...
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Get clinically-proven therapy and personalized psychiatry—all with 1:1 help from experienced providers at every step.
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Brightside is partnered with your insurance to provide you with access to quality, affordable, personalized mental health care.
our services
Our caring providers are ready to help, with treatment personalized to you.
The right prescription medication for you.
1:1 video sessions
Expert help from a psychiatric provider
Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy
Brightside Health app to message your provider, track progress, book sessions, & more.
Care proven to help with life’s challenges.
1:1 video sessions
Expert help from a therapist
Interactive video lessons between sessions
Brightside Health app to message your provider, track progress, book sessions, & more.
The fastest route to feeling better.
1:1 video sessions
Expert help from both a psychiatric provider & a therapist
Interactive video lessons between sessions
Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy
Crisis Care available for suicidal thoughts
Brightside Health app to message your provider, track progress, book sessions, & more.
what we treat
Whether your symptoms are mild or severe, our experts can provide the life-changing care you need to get better.
FOR MORE SUPPORT
Crisis Care is a first-of-its-kind program for suicidal thoughts and feelings. If you are experiencing these thoughts or recently had a suicide attempt, you’re not alone. Take a free assessment to see if you qualify for this supportive 1:1 program.
A CLEAR PATH AHEAD
Answer a few questions about yourself so we can better understand your needs.
During your eligibility check, we’ll confirm your insurance is all set.
Book your first appointment with your expert provider in as little as 2 days.
Begin your personalized treatment & track progress, with support by your side.
HOW IT WORKS
They’ll both be by your side at every step of your journey.
Your providers will use technology & personal data to recommend the most effective treatment.
If medication is prescribed, we'll send it to your local pharmacy for easy access.
Practice retraining your thoughts and applying what you learn via our 10-lesson program.
Easily contact your providers with questions or updates between sessions.
With our Proactive Progress Tracking tool, you can identify when changes are needed and celebrate how far you’ve come.
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COMPARE US TO OTHERS
At Brightside Health, we take a hands-on approach to help you see improvement at every step of your journey. Just come as you are and let us take it from there.
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“I feel MUCH BETTER! My provider listens to me with understanding and compassion.”
Tonya T.
“I am just blown away by how EASY this has all been.”
Gina L.
“Brightside saved my life. Everything changed for the better!”
William E.
“I am so very grateful to have found Brightside. This is the most hopeful I have felt in maybe two years. Brightside isn't just working for me, it saved me.”
Rachael B
“My life is so much better after starting with Brightside. My doctor truly cares about my well being and I’m just so grateful for this.”
Tyler K
“I feel MUCH BETTER! My provider listens to me with understanding and compassion.”
Tonya T.
“I am just blown away by how EASY this has all been.”
Gina L.
“Brightside saved my life. Everything changed for the better!”
William E.
“I am so very grateful to have found Brightside. This is the most hopeful I have felt in maybe two years. Brightside isn't just working for me, it saved me.”
Rachael B
“My life is so much better after starting with Brightside. My doctor truly cares about my well being and I’m just so grateful for this.”
Tyler K
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If your question isn’t answered below, view our full list of FAQs here.
Brightside is available to people 18 years and older in all 50 US states who believe they may be experiencing depression (including MDD, PPD, PMDD), Bipolar II, anxiety, phobias, OCD, panic disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and/or insomnia and think they would benefit from treatment.
Remote care is not a good fit for people with certain conditions or situations. These include (but are not limited to):
Our providers do not treat, and do not prescribe for adhd.
If any of these describe you, 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 Psychiatry works:
Here’s how Therapy works:
Brightside’s provider network includes psychiatrists, physicians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists who are graduates of prominent US medical schools, have several years of experience, and have current licenses to practice in your state. They follow the same high clinical standards as in person care, ranging from psychiatrists, providers, and licensed therapists.
Brightside’s clinical advisory board consists of industry experts from top institutions like Stanford, UCSF, and Yale and oversees our clinical policies and operations.
At this time, we accept the below as in-network insurance carriers in select states only:
We’ve ensured our care is affordable even without insurance, and paying for Brightside services directly with your credit card is always an option. We also accept HSA/FSA payments if you have one of those accounts.
Brightside Health will never sell your information to third parties. When you partner with us, you can have confidence that we do not sell your data to other companies.
Anxiety and depression are complicated. In order to make sure that you are on the right treatment for you and making progress, we will ask you to do periodic check-ins with us to tell us how you’re doing.
You can use this information to track your progress over time. We’ll also use your responses to help your doctor monitor your care and make any necessary adjustments so you get the best outcome.
Your Brightside Psychiatric Provider will select the most appropriate treatment for you based on your specific needs.
Listed here are many, but not all, of the medications our doctors commonly prescribe. Brightside offers effective treatment with nonaddictive medications like SSRIs and SNRIs. We do not prescribe controlled substances like Xanax, Klonopin, or Ativan.
If you would like to inquire about a medication you don’t see here, message us at [email protected].
Your safety is so important to us. If you are in emotional distress or thinking about hurting yourself at any point, please make use of these resources:
There is always help available. We also recommend reaching out to a family member or friend to let them know that you need help and support.
If this is not a life-threatening emergency, Brightside Health can help. Our Crisis Care program helps individuals who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and feelings and provides hope for the future. Please note that Crisis Care should not be used if you are seriously planning to harm yourself now or in the very near future. In those instances, 988 or 911 are appropriate resources, and we can be here to help in the future. At this time, Crisis Care is only available for individuals with accepted insurance. Please take the free assessment to check your eligibility.