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Good—there are several reputable online services that combine therapy plus medication management (psychiatry). Which is best depends on your state, whether you have employer or insurance coverage, and whether you need controlled medications (ADHD/stimulants, benzodiazepines), but here are widely used options and why people choose them:
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Talkspace — Offers licensed therapists plus psychiatry/medication management (board‑certified psychiatrists and nurse practitioners) in many states via the same platform. Good user experience and messaging‑based therapy options.
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Brightside Health — Focuses on evidence‑based care for depression and anxiety with combined medication management and therapy tracks. Often praised for structured measurement and outcome tracking.
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Cerebral — Provides therapy and psychiatric medication management (including psychiatric nurse practitioners) with a streamlined onboarding process. Note: check current reviews and state availability before signing up.
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Teladoc (Teladoc Health) — Large telehealth company that offers behavioral health services including therapists and psychiatrists; widely available and often covered by insurance or employer benefits.
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Amwell — National telehealth platform with licensed therapists and psychiatrists; used by many health systems and insurers, so often accessible via insurance.
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PlushCare — Offers primary care plus behavioral health: therapy and psychiatric medication management. Known for quick access and insurance-friendly billing.
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Ginger / Headspace Health — Integrated mental health platform (on‑demand coaching, therapy and psychiatry) often provided through employers. Good for continuous, team‑based care if your employer offers it.
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Lyra Health — Employer‑sponsored mental health network that provides therapy and psychiatry; strong for employees whose companies offer Lyra as a benefit.
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Zocdoc — Not a provider but a marketplace to find and book telehealth psychiatrists and therapists who do both; useful if you want to choose a specific clinician or see who accepts your insurance.
Important notes:
- Availability and what can be prescribed vary by state and by the provider’s rules; many tele‑services will not prescribe certain controlled substances via telehealth without additional steps.
- Some platforms employ psychiatrists (MD/DO) and others use psychiatric nurse practitioners — if psychiatrist vs NP matters to you, check before enrolling.
- Insurance/employee benefits vary — some services integrate with insurance, others are cash/subscription.
If you tell me your state (or whether you want someone who accepts your insurance or employer benefit) and any medication needs (e.g., stimulants), I can narrow this to 2–3 options that are available to you and help you compare prices and wait times.