Which online therapy services offer CBT?

Almost all of them: 45 services' own pages say their therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy. 3 are built on a structured CBT program rather than only using CBT among other approaches: Meru Health, Online-Therapy.com and Learn to Live. 34 of the 45 take insurance in network.

Is Online-Therapy.com CBT?

Its online therapy for generalized anxiety is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with a therapist's guidance. Its self-pay price: $60/wk ($48/wk for the first month with its 20% discount), billed monthly.

Is online CBT for OCD different?

For OCD the form of CBT with the strongest evidence is exposure and response prevention (ERP). 15 services here name ERP on their own pages; the OCD guide compares which say their therapists are trained in it.

Cognitive behavioral therapy

Online CBT therapy: who offers it, and how

Nearly every online therapy service says its therapists use CBT. A few are built on a structured CBT program with lessons and worksheets; the rest offer therapists who use CBT among other approaches. Here is which is which, what each costs and whether it takes insurance, from each service's own pages.

Service pages checked · checked 2 wk ago

45services whose pages name CBT

3built on a structured CBT program

34take insurance in network

CBT is the most widely evidenced talk therapy, and it works as well by video as in person for common conditions. Online, 45 services say their therapists use it; 3 are built around a structured CBT program (Meru Health, Online-Therapy.com and Learn to Live), and 34 of the 45 take insurance in network. For OCD, look for exposure and response prevention (ERP), named by 15 of them.

Structured programs

3 services built on a CBT program

Their own pages describe a set course of CBT (lessons, worksheets or a fixed program) with a therapist, rather than only therapists who use CBT among other methods.

Meru HealthVisit site

Its therapy program teaches CBT and mindfulness alongside heart rate variability biofeedback and the basics of diet, sleep and exercise.

Price:: $79/week for the 12-week program
Insurance:: In-network, cost varies by plan

Online-Therapy.comVisit site

Its online therapy for generalized anxiety is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with a therapist's guidance.

Price:: $60/wk ($48/wk for the first month with its 20% discount), billed monthly
Insurance:: Out-of-network only

Learn to Live

Its digital programs, its anxiety programs among them, are based on the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy.

Price:: Through an employer or plan
Insurance:: Employer or plan benefit

Therapists who use CBT

42 more services whose therapists use CBT

Each row quotes where the service's own pages name CBT, and the other approaches its pages name. Insurance and the cheapest self-pay price are from the same records as the service pages.

Service	What its pages say	Without insurance	Insurance
ADHD OnlineVisit site DBTPsychodynamic	Its therapists offer CBT, DBT, emotion-focused, humanistic, mentalization, psychodynamic, somatic and talk therapy across the conditions it treats, anxiety disorders among them.	Not published	Out-of-network only
AffectVisit site	Cognitive behavioral therapy is central to its digital treatment programs.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
AlmaVisit site ERPCPTEMDRIPSRT	Its Las Vegas OCD page says therapists may use ERP or CBT for OCD, and members can ask how they would apply their approach.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
AmwellVisit site DBTACTCPTPE	Its therapists frequently use CBT, DBT, ACT and motivational interviewing across the conditions they treat, depression among them.	~$142/session	In-network, cost varies by plan
Anywhere ClinicVisit site TF-CBTEMDRIPSRTfamily-focused	Its talk therapy page names CBT as often used for anxiety and panic; its anxiety page says CBT and exposure therapy are coordinated with therapists alongside psychiatric care.	$150 evaluation	In-network, cost varies by plan
Array Behavioral CareVisit site DBT	Its therapists use approaches such as CBT and DBT to support emotional well-being and personal growth.	$60 (30 min), $75 (45 min) or $107.50 (60 min) per therapy session; $275 initial therapy evaluation	In-network, cost varies by plan
Bend HealthVisit site DBTERPACT	Its virtual intensive outpatient program for severe depression and anxiety uses CBT, DBT and group therapy sessions.	$199.99 per month	In-network, cost varies by plan
BetterHelpVisit site ACTMindfulnessDBTIPT	Offers therapists experienced in treating anxiety with evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT and mindfulness-based stress reduction.	$70 to $100/week	In-network, cost varies by plan
BrightlineVisit site ExposureBehavioral activationERPTF-CBT	Its therapists rely on cognitive behavioral therapy with a focus on exposures when anxiety becomes a problem.	$350 initial session, then $200 to $275 per ongoing session	In-network, cost varies by plan
Brightside HealthVisit site	Uses evidence-based approaches such as CBT to help people break the negative cycles of anxiety.	$299/mo	In-network, cost varies by plan
CalmerryVisit site DBTIPTERPMindfulness	Its therapists say they are skilled in CBT, DBT and interpersonal therapy (IPT) for treating depression.	$57/wk ($49.50/wk with the first-month discount)	Out-of-network only
CerebralVisit site DBTPsychodynamicEMDR	Its therapists use evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy.	$150 per session	In-network, cost varies by plan
Charlie HealthVisit site ACTDBTERPExposure	Its primary therapists draw on CBT, ACT, relational therapy and other approaches in individual therapy for anxiety.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
Daybreak HealthVisit site DBTACTMindfulness	Its listed therapeutic approaches are CBT, person-centered counseling, DBT, ACT and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, for all the concerns it treats.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
Doctor On DemandVisit site EMDRPsychodynamicDBTACT	Its providers practice CBT for anxiety.	$134 for a 25-minute visit, $184 for a 50-minute visit	In-network, cost varies by plan
Eleanor HealthVisit site DBT	Its virtual therapy uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and trauma-informed approaches across its mental health care.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
EquipVisit site DBTExposureFBTCBT-E	Its eating-disorder therapy uses DBT, CBT-E (enhanced CBT for eating disorders), exposure therapy and other approaches, and can shift to co-occurring anxiety as symptoms improve.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
Grow TherapyVisit site ERPDBT	Its help center lists CBT among the approaches its therapists use, as a fit for unhelpful thinking patterns such as depression.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
Headspace CareVisit site ACTDBT	Its therapy help page names CBT, ACT and DBT among the approaches its therapists use, for all the conditions they treat (depression included).	$149 per session	In-network, cost varies by plan
Klarity HealthVisit site ERPFBTDBT	Its providers may recommend CBT in the form of exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD.	Not published	Varies by therapist
LifeStance HealthVisit site ERPEMDRPEExposure	Its online therapy page lists cognitive behavioral therapy among the therapy types it provides online (named for all its care, not for depression specifically).	$210 to $432 per session (LifeStance's US average self-pay range; varies by state)	In-network, cost varies by plan
Little OtterVisit site TF-CBT	Its RAFT program for children with autism offers CBT, trauma-focused CBT, parent-child interaction therapy and SPACE, a parent-based approach to childhood anxiety.	$200/session ($350 assessment)	In-network, cost varies by plan
MDLIVEVisit site Mindfulness	Its therapists treat a range of mental health conditions with talk therapy such as CBT and mindfulness.	$179 initial, $140 follow-up (before insurance)	In-network, cost varies by plan
Mindful CareVisit site Mindfulness	Its group therapy uses mindfulness and CBT tools, as its group therapy page describes them.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
OctaveVisit site MindfulnessDBTACT	Its therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices to help clients manage anxiety.	$170-$250 individual / $190-$275 couples/family	In-network, cost varies by plan
Open Path Psychotherapy CollectiveVisit site ExposureERPACTDBT	Its directory can be filtered by the types of therapy listed therapists offer, including CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, EMDR, prolonged exposure and mindfulness-based approaches.	$40 to $70 per individual session	Cash only
PlushCareVisit site family-focused	Its licensed therapists, a service separate from its doctors, offer treatment options including CBT.	$169 per 45-minute session	In-network, cost varies by plan
Ria HealthVisit site	Its coaches use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in its alcohol use disorder program; its pages do not name a trauma-focused therapy.	$175 to $449 per month (self-pay, varies by treatment plan)	In-network, cost varies by plan
RulaVisit site ExposureACTERPEMDR	Its anxiety page names CBT, exposure-based therapy and acceptance-based approaches, and says its provider recommends one based on what the person is experiencing.	$150/session	In-network, cost varies by plan
SesameVisit site DBT	Its mental health professionals may offer treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy after a consultation.	From about $79 per session (set by each provider)	Out-of-network only
SonderMindVisit site MindfulnessERPCPTEMDR	Its anxiety therapy uses approaches such as CBT and mindfulness, with coping strategies for worry and stress and tools for calming physical symptoms.	$100 to $250 per session (SonderMind says its self-pay costs track national averages)	In-network, cost varies by plan
Spring HealthVisit site DBTEMDR	Its therapists use approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR and trauma-focused therapy when appropriate, across the concerns it treats.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
TalkiatryVisit site ERPDBTExposureEMDR	A therapist on its therapists page says they treat OCD with CBT, DBT and ERP.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
TalkspaceVisit site DBTMindfulnessIPTEMDR	Its therapists offer CBT and mindfulness techniques for anxiety, and its online therapy includes CBT, DBT and talk therapy.	$69/wk	In-network, cost varies by plan
Teladoc Health (Mental Health)Visit site DBT	Its therapists offer talk therapy and counseling such as CBT and DBT.	$95 per therapy visit (its no-insurance page still says $119)	In-network, cost varies by plan
ThriveworksVisit site MindfulnessDBTERPPE	Its anxiety care offers methods such as CBT and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) to build tools for managing anxiety.	$200-$240 intake / $160-$195 follow-up	In-network, cost varies by plan
Two ChairsVisit site PsychodynamicEMDR	Its home page says its therapists practice 30+ methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy and EMDR, across all of its care.	$226/session ($260 first)	In-network, cost varies by plan
Within HealthVisit site DBTACTExposurePE	Its adolescent eating-disorder program teaches coping skills through DBT, CBT and ACT and includes individualized exposure therapy.	Not published	In-network, cost varies by plan
ZencareVisit site ERPPsychodynamicIPTPGDT	Its bipolar page names CBT, psychodynamic therapy and family systems therapy as common therapy options for bipolar disorder.	Not published	Varies by therapist
Included Health EMDR	Its providers practice CBT, which its anxiety page names on its own or combined with medication for some anxiety disorders.	Through an employer or plan	Employer or plan benefit
Lyra Health ExposureDBTACTCPT	Its providers are experienced in cognitive behavioral therapies, exposure-based treatments, trauma-focused therapies and skills-based therapies such as DBT and ACT.	Through an employer or plan	Employer or plan benefit
Modern Health ACTDBT	Its therapists use evidence-based practices such as CBT and ACT to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.	Through an employer or plan	Employer or plan benefit

Does it work online

What the research says about CBT online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

The most broadly evidenced psychotherapy and the most frequently recommended first-line psychosocial treatment. It delivers equally well by video and as therapist-supported internet CBT (iCBT) for many disorders.

Live psychotherapy by video versus in-person: A meta-analysis of efficacy and its relationship to types and targets of treatment (Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 2021)

Teletherapy vs in-person (overall)

Across the strongest current evidence, synchronous video psychotherapy is clinically non-inferior to in-person care for common conditions, with comparable therapeutic alliance and comparable dropout. Equivalence is best-established for mild-to-moderate severity and CBT-family treatments.

Live psychotherapy by video versus in-person: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 2021)

App-based / digital CBT

Standalone smartphone apps deliver small but real effects on mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, larger when the app uses CBT techniques, mood monitoring, or a chatbot, or adds human support. Best as a low-intensity or adjunct tier.

Current evidence on the efficacy of mental health smartphone apps for symptoms of depression and anxiety: a meta-analysis of 176 RCTs (World Psychiatry, 2024)

CBT by condition, with the services that treat each: anxiety, depression, OCD (ERP). Other approaches: DBT and EMDR. Self-guided CBT apps, which are not therapy with a clinician, are compared on self-guided apps.

Questions

Online CBT, answered

Can you do CBT online?: Yes: it is the most broadly evidenced psychotherapy and the most frequently recommended first-line psychosocial treatment. It delivers equally well by video and as therapist-supported internet CBT (iCBT) for many disorders. Across the strongest current evidence, synchronous video psychotherapy is clinically non-inferior to in-person care for common conditions, with comparable therapeutic alliance and comparable dropout. Equivalence is best-established for mild-to-moderate severity and CBT-family treatments.
Which online therapy services offer CBT?: Almost all of them: 45 services' own pages say their therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy. 3 are built on a structured CBT program rather than only using CBT among other approaches: Meru Health, Online-Therapy.com and Learn to Live. 34 of the 45 take insurance in network.
Is Online-Therapy.com CBT?: Its online therapy for generalized anxiety is based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with a therapist's guidance. Its self-pay price: $60/wk ($48/wk for the first month with its 20% discount), billed monthly.
Is online CBT for OCD different?: For OCD the form of CBT with the strongest evidence is exposure and response prevention (ERP). 15 services here name ERP on their own pages; the OCD guide compares which say their therapists are trained in it.
Do CBT apps work?: Standalone smartphone apps deliver small but real effects on mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety, larger when the app uses CBT techniques, mood monitoring, or a chatbot, or adds human support. Best as a low-intensity or adjunct tier. An app is not a substitute for a licensed clinician in moderate-to-severe cases. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.

OnlineTherapy.me is an informational data platform, not a medical provider. Each service's statements are its own; a service labeled Partner pays a referral fee when someone signs up through its link, which never changes what these pages report. If you are in danger or thinking about suicide, call or text 988, or call 911.

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