AWARD-WINNING MENTAL HEALTH CARE

Online psychiatry & therapy, tailored to you

  • Personalized treatment (including prescriptions, if necessary)
  • Appointments as soon as today
  • Insurance accepted, or affordable self-pay options
  • Unlimited access to your provider(s)
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Copays as low as $0 with insuranceiMember responsibility
varies by plan.

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The right treatment changes everything

Our caring providers are ready to help with mild to severe needs.

Psychiatry

The right prescription medication for you.


ways to pay

With insurance: $25 average co-pay per session

Self-pay: $95/month
Includes psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing support

Therapy

Support proven to help with life’s challenges.


ways to pay

With insurance: $25 average co-pay per session

Self-pay: $299/month
Includes 4 sessions per month & ongoing support

Psychiatry +
Therapy

Prescription medication and therapy support.


ways to pay

With insurance: $25 average co-pay per session

Self-pay: $349/month Includes psychiatric evaluation, medication management, & 4 therapy sessions per month

Suicide Prevention

Specialized program for suicidal thoughts and feelings.


ways to pay

With insurance: $25 average co-pay per session

IOP for Mental Health

Specialized program with intensive support for mental health challenges.


A care navigator will verify insurance coverage and provide a cost overview.

In select states only.

Get started in just 3 minutes

75% of our members feel better within 12 weeks

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Affordable care
Highly-rated providers
Care on your schedule

WHAT WE TREAT

We can help with anything life brings your way

Anxiety Depression Relationships Panic Suicidal thoughts Trauma & PTSD Maternal health Social anxiety Emotions & moods Stress Burnout Grief Sleep issues Big changes Anger ADHD Work / School Seasonal depression Bipolar OCD and more

WHAT TO EXPECT

Getting started is simple

Take the first step, and we’ll guide you to the right care.

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Let us know how you're feeling

Start with a free clinical assessment to help us understand your needs. You'll get your results and a recommended care plan.

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See your cost estimate

Choose from one of our affordable self-pay plans or use insurance. We’ll confirm your coverage and copay before you book.

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Meet your care team

Book your first session with the right provider for you—whether that's a therapist, psychiatric provider, or both for more support.

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Start your treatment

Begin getting care that evolves with you—switch your care plan or provider anytime if your needs change.

Appointments as soon as today.

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Hear from our members

Both my therapist and my provider have been beyond amazing. The check-ins, reminders—the ease of it all has been so great. So thankful there’s something like this at my fingertips.

Tabitha H.

5 stars

Brightside has the best help I have ever received. I am already doing better in 4 weeks than I have my entire life. I would recommend the program to anyone and everyone.

Justin D.

5 stars

I appreciate the support and guidance I have been receiving. I feel so much better than when I made my first appointment. I’ve gotten my life back.

Connie S.

5 stars

Members rate providers 4.9/5

Over 1M

Appointments completed

75%

Achieve remission in 12 weeks

Accredited for
quality careiBrightside Health is accredited by The Joint Commission for quality care and patient safety.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your questions, answered.

If you don’t see your question below, view our full FAQ list.

Brightside offers online mental health care for teens and adults, ages 13 and up. Our expert providers can help with anxiety, depression, and many other common concerns. We offer psychiatry, therapy, and specialized programs for extra support.

Brightside makes it easy to get quality mental health care from home. We’ll connect you with one of our providers who can tailor treatment to your needs. No waiting rooms, no commutes—just care that fits your life.

You can manage your care using the Brightside Health mobile app or website: Join video sessions, send your provider messages, track progress, and access resources.

Yes, Brightside is in-network with many major insurance plans. Most members pay $25 or less per session. During sign-up, you’ll see your personal cost estimate. We also offer affordable self-pay plans starting as low as $95/month.

If using insurance, costs vary depending on your specific insurance plan, but most members pay $25 or less per session. Your copay or coinsurance will depend on your plan’s mental health coverage and deductible.

We also offer affordable self-pay plans starting as low as $95/month.

Many members can connect with a provider as soon as today or tomorrow. When you get started, you’ll be able to see available appointment times and choose what works best for your schedule.

Our expert providers are handpicked for their ability to provide best-in-class mental health care. They have years of experience and active licenses in your state.

All of our therapists have:

  • A master’s or doctorate degree in clinical psychology, clinical social work, or counseling from an accredited program
  • Experience delivering science-backed (also known as evidence-based) care for anxiety & depression

All of our psychiatric providers are:

  • Psychiatrists or psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs)
  • Exceptionally skilled at prescribing effective medication

Every provider in our network goes through a rigorous hiring and vetting process. They also follow the same high clinical standards as in-person providers.

If prescribed, your psychiatric provider will send your prescription to a local pharmacy for your convenience.

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If you’re in emotional distress, text HOME to connect with a counselor immediately.

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Call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for 24/7 emotional support.

911

If you’re having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your local ER.