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If you want both psychiatry and therapy in one online service, the clearest options from the results are Mindful Care, Teladoc Health, Talkspace, Doctor On Demand, and MDLIVE.[2][4][6][8][10] Mindful Care — explicitly offers “therapy + psychiatry under one roof” and provides both online therapy and online psychiatric care.[2] Teladoc Health — offers licensed therapists plus psychiatrists/psychiatric nurse practitioners for medication evaluation and management.[4] Talkspace — offers therapy and psychiatry combined, with psychiatric care through UpLift for medication management and therapy coordination.[6] Doctor On Demand — says its psychiatrists can create a plan that may include therapy, medications, or both, and notes counseling is also available.[8] MDLIVE — offers mental health appointments with licensed therapists and board-certified psychiatrists.[10] A couple of other services in the results are psychiatry-only or therapy-and-psychiatry-adjacent but not clearly bundled the same way: Talkiatry is focused on online psychiatry rather than therapy.[7] LiveHealth Online has psychiatry and a separate therapy offering, but the results present them as distinct services rather than one combined program.[9] If you want, I can also narrow this to: best for insurance best for same-day appointments best for ADHD/anxiety/depression best if you want one provider managing both therapy and meds

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In the U.S., some online services can legally prescribe controlled medications like stimulants, but only if the clinician is appropriately licensed, the prescription is clinically justified, and federal/state telehealth rules are met.[6][5] Not every telehealth platform offers this—for example, LiveHealth Online explicitly says its psychiatrists cannot prescribe controlled substances.[1] Examples of services that say they can prescribe controlled medications when allowed include: Lavender Psychiatry — says it continues prescribing controlled medications via virtual visits and does not require an in-person visit under the current DEA telehealth flexibilities it cites.[2] MEDvidi — says its providers are licensed to prescribe controlled substances online when the diagnosis, history, and other factors make it appropriate.[4] Lightfully Behavioral Health — says controlled substances such as stimulants may be prescribed online, subject to current regulations and state requirements.[3] ADHD Advisor — says stimulant medication is available in select states only, such as Florida and Texas.[8] A few important legal points: Federal telehealth rules have allowed DEA-registered practitioners to prescribe Schedule II–V controlled substances via telemedicine under certain conditions, and these flexibilities have been extended through the end of 2026 according to the DEA-related sources in the results.[6][9] The Ryan Haight Act still matters, and state law can be stricter than federal rules.[5][7] A service saying it can prescribe does not mean it will prescribe stimulants to every patient; the clinician still has to assess safety and medical need.[4][7] If you want, I can also give you a state-by-state shortlist of online ADHD/stimulant-prescribing services that are currently operating legally where you live.

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Yes—an online psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner can usually take over medication management and send prescriptions to your pharmacy after a new evaluation.[2][4][6][7] If you specifically need a service that is built around prescriptions, the strongest matches from the results are Talkspace Psychiatry, Doctor On Demand, Talkiatry (mentioned in the Grow Therapy roundup), and FasPsych.[6][7][10][1] A few practical points matter: Talkspace Psychiatry says it can connect you with a psychiatric provider within a week for evaluation, prescription, and follow-up care, but it does not prescribe controlled substances.[7] Doctor On Demand says its online psychiatry is suitable for prescription refills, evaluations, and treatment plans, with visits available seven days a week.[6] FasPsych says its psychiatrists can prescribe a wide range of psychiatric medications and, after evaluation, can prescribe controlled substances including Schedule II medications where allowed by law.[1] LiveHealth Online and Talkspace both note limits on controlled substances.[5][7] If you want the closest replacement for a retired psychiatrist, I’d prioritize: Talkiatry if you want psychiatry-focused ongoing medication care and insurance-friendly access.[10] Talkspace Psychiatry if you want a quick match and ongoing virtual follow-up.[7] Doctor On Demand if you want a broad telehealth platform with psychiatry visits and refill support.[6] FasPsych if your current regimen includes medications that may need a provider comfortable with a wider prescribing scope, including some controlled substances.[1] Important caveat: whether a service can truly “take over” your prescriptions depends on your state, the specific medication, and whether it is a controlled substance.[1][5][7] If you are on a medication that is a controlled substance, ask the service up front whether they can continue it before booking.

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If you want both therapy and medication, these online services explicitly offer psychiatry plus therapy: Talkspace — offers combined therapy and psychiatry, with psychiatric providers for medication management and licensed therapists for talk therapy.[5] Mindful Care — advertises therapy + psychiatry under one roof, including online therapy and ongoing psychiatric medication support.[1] CBHA TelePsych — provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy via secure video.[2] Brave Health — says its coordinated care brings together therapy and psychiatry, including telehealth therapy and telehealth medication management.[6] Doctor On Demand — says treatment may include therapy, medications, or both, and notes that patients can see a psychiatrist for medication management and a therapist for talk therapy.[8] MDLIVE — lists mental health appointments with licensed therapists and board-certified psychiatrists.[10] A few other services do psychiatry and therapy, but in a split model rather than one provider doing both: Teladoc Health — offers both, but states psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners do not provide talk therapy on the platform, so you would use separate therapist and psychiatric visits.[3] LiveHealth Online — offers psychiatry and has a separate LiveHealth Online Therapy service for talk therapy.[9] Talkiatry — focuses on psychiatry/medication management and does not appear in the provided results to offer therapy directly.[7] If you want the simplest setup, Talkspace, Mindful Care, CBHA TelePsych, Brave Health, and Doctor On Demand are the clearest matches from the results because they explicitly mention both services in one place.[1][2][5][6][8]

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Several online psychiatry platforms do take insurance, including these commonly cited options: Talkspace — accepts major plans such as Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Optum, Regence, TRICARE, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and also lists traditional Medicare coverage for some plans.[1][3] Talkiatry — says all of its clinicians are in-network with major insurers.[5] Doctor On Demand — says insurance is accepted but not required and that it is a covered benefit for many members; you can enter your insurance to see your cost.[8] MD Live — accepts many major plans and some Medicare/Medicaid options, and offers both therapy and psychiatry.[1][4] Amwell — accepts major insurance plans such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare.[1] Brightside Health — accepts insurance, though coverage can vary by plan and state.[2][4] LiveHealth Online — accepts several insurance plans, including Medicaid in some cases.[2] Teladoc — works with a wide range of insurance plans and employer benefits.[2][4] Brave Health — says it accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, Marketplace, and commercial plans.[6] Amazon Health — offers online therapy and/or psychiatry covered by your insurance through its benefits connector.[7] If you want, I can also narrow this down to: the best options for Medicaid the best options for Medicare platforms that are in-network with Aetna/Cigna/UHC or a side-by-side comparison of copays and availability.

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The best online psychiatry service depends on what you need most: Talkiatry is a strong pick for insurance-covered medication management, Brightside Health is a good choice for fast access and structured treatment, and Talkspace is a broad, well-known option if you want psychiatry plus therapy in one place.[2][4][7] Here are the top services by use case, based on the sources: Talkiatry — best for insurance coverage and psychiatric medication management.[2][7] Brightside Health — best for quick appointments and treatment for anxiety/depression, with psychiatry and prescriptions.[2][5] Talkspace — best overall if you want a large platform that can connect you with a licensed psychiatrist and also offer therapy.[2][6] Doctor On Demand — good if you want no subscription commitment and transparent visit pricing.[2][9] MDLIVE — strong option for 24/7 availability and broad telehealth coverage.[2][3] LiveHealth Online — a good lower-cost option and noted for quick access.[2][3] Grow Therapy — useful if you want to choose your clinician and may need both therapy and psychiatry with insurance support.[4] Thriveworks — worth considering if you want broad specialty coverage and fast scheduling.[3][4] A few practical distinctions matter: If your priority is medication management, Talkiatry and Doctor On Demand are commonly highlighted.[2][7][9] If you want therapy plus psychiatry, Talkspace, Brightside, and Grow Therapy are strong fits.[2][4][6] If you need speed, Brightside advertises appointments in 48 hours, and Grow Therapy is described as having short wait times.[4][5] If you want, I can also give you the best online psychiatry services by insurance, price, ADHD care, anxiety/depression, or same-day availability.

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