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Below are well-regarded online psychiatry options plus what each is best for and a few caveats to check before you sign up. If you tell me your state, budget, whether you need controlled meds (ADHD stimulants, benzodiazepines), or whether you want therapy + meds, I can narrow these to the best fit.
Top online psychiatry services (what they’re best at)
- Brightside Health — Best for measurement-based treatment of depression/anxiety. Combines standardized outcome tracking, therapy and medication management; good if you want an evidence-driven program.
- Cerebral — Best for fast, subscription-based medication management for anxiety, depression and ADHD. Large national reach, but note it has had regulatory/quality complaints in the past so read current reviews and policies carefully.
- Teladoc (Behavioral Health) — Best for broad access and insurance coverage. Large telehealth network used by insurers and employers; good if you want psychiatry through an insurance plan or employer benefit.
- Amwell — Best for hospital/health-system–backed care. Offers psychiatry with clinicians affiliated with health systems; good if you prefer care that ties into local providers and accepts many insurers.
- Talkspace (Psychiatry) — Best if you want combined therapy + psychiatry with a strong messaging-based therapy option. Psychiatry/medication management is available in many states, but availability and prescribing policies vary.
- PlushCare — Best for quick access and continuity of care (primary care + psychiatry). Often offers same-week appointments and works with many insurers; good if you want convenient follow-up care.
- Mindpath Health — Best for thorough evaluations and ongoing psychiatric care. Focused telepsychiatry practice that emphasizes diagnostic clarity and medication management.
- SteadyMD — Best if you want a dedicated doctor long-term (primary care/psychiatry model). Good for ongoing relationships and coordinating care across conditions.
- Employer-focused platforms (Spring Health, Lyra Health, Included Health) — Best if you have access through work. These often provide low-cost or no-cost psychiatry and therapy as an employee benefit.
- Zocdoc / Local telepsychiatrists — Best for more traditional care. Use Zocdoc to find and book local psychiatrists who also offer telehealth if you want continuity with a private clinician.
Key things to check before choosing
- State licensure: Make sure the provider has clinicians licensed in your state.
- Prescribing policies: Many services will not prescribe controlled substances (or have restrictions) via telehealth—ask if you need stimulants or benzodiazepines.
- Insurance vs self-pay: Verify whether they accept your insurance or offer affordable self-pay/subscription plans.
- Initial evaluation length and follow-up schedule: See how comprehensive the first visit is and how often follow-ups are included.
- Integration with therapy: If you want therapy plus meds, check whether they coordinate both or only provide referrals.
- Crisis handling: Telepsychiatry is not for emergencies—if you are in crisis, call 988 (US) or local emergency services immediately.
- Privacy/HIPAA protections and patient reviews.
If you want, tell me:
- your state,
- whether you have insurance and want to use it,
- the condition you’re seeking care for (depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, etc.),
- and whether you need controlled medication.
I’ll recommend the 2–3 best services for your situation and explain next steps.