What is the best online therapy for depression that includes medication support?

Short answer: there’s no one “best” for everyone — it depends on where you live, whether you want/need in-network insurance coverage, how quickly you want appointments, and whether you prefer psychiatrists versus nurse practitioners. That said, here are several well-regarded online services that combine psychotherapy with medication management and why people choose them:

• Brightside Health — specializes in depression and anxiety with integrated care: evidence-based therapy (CBT-focused) plus psychiatric medication management. Good if you want a condition-specific program and measurement-based tracking of symptoms.

• PlushCare — offers one-on-one visits with board‑certified psychiatrists and licensed therapists via telehealth. Good if you want traditional video visits with prescribers and the option to use your insurance or submit claims.

• Doctor On Demand (mental health branch) — provides psychiatry and therapy through scheduled video visits and is widely available; well suited if you want a reputable telehealth platform with clinicians who can prescribe when appropriate.

• Teladoc / Amwell (telepsychiatry on major telehealth platforms) — large, established telehealth providers that offer psychiatry visits for medication evaluation and ongoing management; good for reliability and broad geographic coverage.

• Talkspace (psychiatry add‑on) — large therapy network with an option for psychiatric medication services; appeals to people who like a messaging-first therapy model plus scheduled med visits.

How to pick the right one for you

• Location/licensing: psychiatry availability varies by state/country — confirm the service operates where you live.
• Prescriber type: psychiatrists (MD/DO) can be preferable for complex or treatment‑resistant cases; many services also use psychiatric nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
• Controlled medications: many telehealth platforms have restrictions around prescribing controlled substances (e.g., certain stimulants or benzodiazepines). Ask upfront if a specific medication is needed.
• Insurance and cost: check whether the platform accepts your insurance, offers employer coverage, or is self‑pay subscription-based.
• Crisis policy: ensure they have clear procedures if your symptoms worsen or you’re suicidal — teleplatforms are not a substitute for emergency care.

If you tell me your country/state, whether you have insurance, and whether your depression is mild/moderate/severe (or if you have any safety concerns), I can recommend the best single option for your situation and give steps for getting started.