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Here are reputable online psychiatry services (U.S.-focused) organized by strengths — each name plus a short reason to consider it. If you tell me your state, whether you have insurance, or what condition you need treated (depression, ADHD, children/teens, etc.), I can narrow this list.
Major, insurance-friendly telepsychiatry (good for medication management and therapy)
- PlushCare — Board-certified psychiatrists and PCPs, accepts many major insurances, offers same-week appointments and follow-up med management. Good if you want insurance coverage and continuity of care.
- Doctor on Demand (Included Health) — Well-known telehealth platform with psychiatrists, accepts many insurers and employer plans, integrated with primary care visits if needed.
- Amwell — Large telehealth network that includes psychiatrists and accepts insurance widely; good when you want to use in-network benefits.
Services focused on medication management for depression/anxiety (often faster starts, subscription or visit-based)
- Brightside Health — Specialty in evidence-based medication + therapy for depression and anxiety, structured follow-up and measurement-based care.
- Talkiatry — Telepsychiatry clinic focused on medication management for adults and youth; works with private insurance and cash-pay; good choice for straightforward med-focused care.
- Cerebral — Offers therapy and psychiatric medication management on a subscription model; convenient for ongoing medication follow-up (note: check current availability and pricing in your state).
ADHD-focused telepsychiatry
- Done — Specializes in adult ADHD medication management and follow-up, streamlined care model for stimulant and non-stimulant treatment.
- ADHD Online — Focused diagnostic and treatment services for ADHD; helpful if your primary need is ADHD assessment and meds.
Pediatric/teen psychiatry and family-focused care
- Brightline — Dedicated to children, teens and families; combines therapy, psychiatry and parenting support for developmental, behavioral and mental health needs.
- Talkiatry — Also treats adolescents in many states; check availability for pediatric psychiatry specifically.
Platforms that are therapy-first (note: these generally do NOT provide medication management)
- BetterHelp — Large online therapy marketplace (licensed therapists), but does not provide prescribing/psychiatry.
- Talkspace — Primarily therapy; psychiatry/medication services have been available in limited areas — verify current offerings in your state.
What to check when choosing
- Licensure/coverage: Is the provider licensed in your state? Do they accept your insurance or HSA/FSA?
- Provider type: Psychiatry = MD/DO (psych), PMHNP = nurse practitioner; both can prescribe, but scope varies by state.
- Controlled substances: Many platforms limit or require in-person visits for stimulants (ADHD meds) or certain controlled meds.
- Follow-up and continuity: Ask how often follow-ups occur and whether they handle medication refills and urgent concerns.
- Cost model: subscription vs per-visit, and whether medication costs/delivery are included.
If you tell me your state, insurance status, age (adult vs child), and the condition you want treated (ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc.), I’ll recommend the top 2–3 options tailored to you and note expected costs/insurance details.