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Short answer: there isn’t one universal “best” — the right telehealth service depends on whether you need medication management (especially stimulant prescriptions), ongoing psychotherapy for anxiety, insurance coverage, and state availability. Good options to consider:
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Cerebral — strong all‑in‑one option for adults with ADHD + anxiety. Offers psychiatry (medication management) and licensed therapists on the same platform, regular follow‑ups, and structured care plans. Good if you want one provider to handle both meds and therapy.
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Done — ADHD‑focused telehealth that’s excellent for adult ADHD medication management (including stimulants). Best if your primary need is reliable ADHD prescribing and follow‑up; you’ll likely pair Done with a separate therapy platform for anxiety.
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PlushCare — offers psychiatry and therapy, accepts many major insurances, and uses board‑certified psychiatrists for medication management. Good if insurance coverage matters and you want combined care.
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Talkiatry — telepsychiatry practice that specializes in psychiatric evaluation and medication management for complex or comorbid conditions (ADHD + anxiety). Good if you want psychiatrist‑led care rather than primary‑care psychiatry.
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Doctor On Demand / Amwell / Teladoc — large telehealth platforms with psychiatry and therapy on demand. Quality varies by clinician, but they’re helpful if you want to search for specific psychiatrists/therapists or use your insurance.
If you primarily want therapy for anxiety (and not medication), consider therapy platforms such as BetterHelp or Talkspace and pair that with a medication provider (e.g., Done or PlushCare) if needed.
What to check before you sign up
- Will they prescribe controlled stimulants in your state? (Regulations and provider policies vary.)
- Do they offer both psychiatry (for meds) and licensed psychotherapy (for CBT, DBT, etc.)?
- Are follow‑ups frequent enough, and how are emergencies handled?
- Cost and insurance acceptance.
If you tell me your state, whether you want stimulants, and whether you prefer one platform handling everything vs. splitting medication and therapy, I can recommend a best single option for your situation.