$0–$25 per visit
Most Ambetter members pay little to nothing after coverage.
ONLINE PSYCHIATRY & THERAPY · COVERED BY AMBETTER
Yes — Brightside is covered by your Ambetter plan.
Most members pay $0–$25 a visit, no referral needed — and you can be seen as soon as today.
Takes about 10 seconds. We'll confirm your specific plan.
- 75% achieve remission in 12 weeks
- Providers rated 4.9/5
- 3M+ appointments completed
- Multiple accreditations for quality care
THE BRIGHTSIDE DIFFERENCE
Why Ambetter members choose Brightside
No referral needed
Start directly — no PCP referral, no waitlist.
Psychiatry + therapy
Medication management and talk therapy in one coordinated plan.
Seen as soon as today
Your first appointment can be as soon as today.
WHAT WE TREAT
All covered by your Ambetter plan
Expert psychiatry and therapy across the full spectrum of anxiety and depression.
AnxietyDepressionADHDSocial anxietyPanic disorderPTSDInsomniaBurnoutBipolar disorderOCDPersistent depressive disorderPostpartum depressionSeasonal affective disorderPMDDand more
How it Works
Quality mental health care that fits your life.
1Confirm coverage
Check that your Ambetter plan covers Brightside — about 10 seconds.
2Quick assessment
Tell us what's going on in a short online assessment.
3Get matched
We match you to an in-network psychiatric provider and/or therapist who fits your needs.
4Start care
Join your first visit as soon as today — all online, with ongoing support.
EXPERT PROVIDERS
Meet providers who take your Ambetter plan
Connect with experienced psychiatric providers who put your goals and preferences first.
Mimi Winsberg, MD
Psychiatric provider
Brightside provider
Jason Sellers, MD
Psychiatric provider
Brightside providerAvailable providers vary by state and plan. Check your coverage to see providers available to you.
What Brightside members say
My therapist and doctor are both awesome. They have put me on the road to a more positive life.
Patricia
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.
Amazing Dr.'s that have helped me more than anyone ever has. I can fit sessions and visits around my schedule and the best part is I don't have to deal with the public.
Brandon
My therapist and doctor are both awesome. They have put me on the road to a more positive life.
Patricia
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.
Amazing Dr.'s that have helped me more than anyone ever has. I can fit sessions and visits around my schedule and the best part is I don't have to deal with the public.
Brandon
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's on your mind?
If your question isn't answered below, view our full list of FAQs here.
Yes. Brightside is an in-network Ambetter mental health benefit in most states for ages 13+.
Coverage is not available in California or New York. Start the free assessment to confirm your specific plan.
Most Ambetter members pay $0–$25 per visit. Your exact cost depends on your plan. We confirm your coverage before your first visit, so there are no surprises.
No. You can start directly — no PCP referral and no waitlist.
Brightside supports the full spectrum of anxiety and depression with psychiatry and therapy, including major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, PMDD, postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, insomnia, and phobias.
Your first appointment can be as soon as today, all online.
This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or care. Talk to your provider about whether medication might be right for you.
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Takes about 10 seconds. We'll confirm your specific plan before your first visit.
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