Can I get online therapy today?

8 services say a first therapy session can be the same day: Brightside Health, Cerebral, Charlie Health, Mindful Care, PlushCare, Spring Health, Thriveworks and Klarity Health. Most say it depends on which therapists have open times, so it is not a guarantee. 10 more say within 1 to 2 days: Affect, Doctor On Demand, Grow Therapy, Headspace Care, LifeStance Health, Rula, SonderMind, Two Chairs, Lyra Health and Modern Health.

Can I see an online psychiatrist the same day?

17 services say a first visit with a prescriber can be the same day: Bend Health, Bicycle Health, Boulder Care, Brightside Health, Circle Medical, Eleanor Health, Mindful Care, PlushCare, Spring Health, Thriveworks, Wellnite, Done, GoodRx Care, Klarity Health, Lemonaid Health, QuickMD and Sesame. Same-day visits are usually for medication that is not a controlled substance; stimulants and other controlled medicines have extra rules.

What is the fastest online therapy that takes insurance?

These take insurance in network and say a first therapy session can be today or within 1 to 2 days: Brightside Health (same day), Cerebral (same day), Charlie Health (same day), Mindful Care (same day), PlushCare (same day), Spring Health (same day), Thriveworks (same day), Affect (within 1 to 2 days), Doctor On Demand (within 1 to 2 days), Grow Therapy (within 1 to 2 days), Headspace Care (within 1 to 2 days), LifeStance Health (within 1 to 2 days), Rula (within 1 to 2 days), SonderMind (within 1 to 2 days) and Two Chairs (within 1 to 2 days). Checking your coverage can add a step before you book.

Is being matched the same as a first session?

No. BetterHelp, Little Otter, Talkspace, Calmerry and Online-Therapy.com say how fast you are matched with a therapist (or can message one), not when the first live session is; that depends on the therapist's open times.

What if I need help right now?

If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 (press 2 for Spanish) any time: it answers right away and is free. Call 911 if you are in danger. Online therapy, even same-day, is not crisis care.

How fast you can start

Same-day online therapy: how fast each service says you can start

How soon each service says a new client can have a first therapy session or a first visit with a prescriber, in its own words and with the limit it states, next to whether it takes insurance and what it costs without.

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17say a prescriber visit can be today

8 services say a first therapy session can be today (Brightside Health, Cerebral, Charlie Health, Mindful Care, PlushCare, Spring Health, Thriveworks and Klarity Health), and 10 more within 1 to 2 days. For medication, 17 say a first prescriber visit can be today. Every promise depends on who has open times, so read each limit. In a crisis, call or text 988: it answers right away.

Therapy

How soon 39 services say therapy can start

Fastest first, then services that take insurance. 'Match time only' means the service says how fast you are matched with a therapist, not when the first session is.

Service	How soon, in its words	Insurance	Without insurance
Brightside HealthVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Same day	Brightside says appointments are available as soon as today, though its pages also cite as little as 24 hours or 2 days. Limit: as soon as, depending on availability; the same homepage also says 'as little as 24 hours' and 'as little as 2 days'	In-network, cost varies by plan	$299/mo
CerebralVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Same day	Cerebral's homepage lists 24 hours to a first appointment and says same-day appointments may be available depending on your state and its capacity. Limit: based on state and capacity; the help center says most clients meet someone within 3 days	In-network, cost varies by plan	$150 per session
Charlie HealthVisit site Intensive outpatient Same day	Charlie Health says you can start as soon as today with its online sessions from home. Limit: its virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP); the FAQ separately says you can get started in as little as 24 hours after you reach out	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
Mindful CareVisit site Psychiatry Same day	Mindful Care says it offers same-day and next-day appointments so you never have to wait for care, and its FAQ says most patients are seen within 48 hours. Limit: mental health care in person or online, including therapy; the FAQ says most patients are seen within 48 hours and high demand can cause delays	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
PlushCareVisit site Telehealth platform Same day	PlushCare's online therapy page says online therapy is available now, but it gives no wait time for a first session. Limit: headline availability claim only; the page gives no wait for a first session, and therapy starts with an assessment before you choose a therapist	In-network, cost varies by plan	$169 per 45-minute session
Spring HealthVisit site Employer / EAP Same day	Spring Health says therapy appointments are available as soon as today, with its headline promise being appointments within 1 day. Limit: as soon as, depending on provider availability; the same page's headline stat is 'Appointments within 1 day'	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
ThriveworksVisit site Insurance marketplace Same day	Thriveworks says you can book an online or in-person therapy session as soon as today, depending on availability. Limit: depends on real-time provider availability and location; the same site says many patients book the same week	In-network, cost varies by plan	$200-$240 intake / $160-$195 follow-up
Klarity HealthVisit site Psychiatry Same day	Klarity says same-day mental health appointments are available, and its footnote says appointments are generally available within 24 hours. Limit: mental health appointments across a network of licensed therapists, psychiatrists and nurse practitioners; the site footnote says appointments are generally available within 24 hours	Varies by therapist	Not published
AffectVisit site Addiction care Within 1 to 2 days	Affect says that in most states its initial appointments are available within 48 hours. Limit: in most states; the first appointment is an intake with the care team, and medical visits come after the treatment plan	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
Doctor On DemandVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within 1 to 2 days	Doctor On Demand says mental health appointments with a therapist are generally available within 1 to 2 days, depending on location and provider availability. Limit: generally; depends on your location and provider availability	In-network, cost varies by plan	$134 for a 25-minute visit, $184 for a 50-minute visit
Grow TherapyVisit site Insurance marketplace Within 1 to 2 days	Grow Therapy says you can book online in about 10 minutes and be seen in 2 days or less, and that most clients start within 2 days. Limit: most clients; depends on the provider you pick	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
Headspace CareVisit site Employer / EAP Within 1 to 2 days	Headspace says employees and their families get therapy within 1 day through their employer benefit, alongside immediate coaching access. Limit: for employees and their families through an employer benefit; not a guarantee for every member	In-network, cost varies by plan	$149 per session
LifeStance HealthVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within 1 to 2 days	LifeStance says many of its locations offer online appointments as soon as the next day. Limit: many locations, depending on availability	In-network, cost varies by plan	$210 to $432 per session (LifeStance's US average self-pay range; varies by state)
RulaVisit site Insurance marketplace Within 1 to 2 days	Rula says you can meet a therapist as soon as tomorrow; its help center says same-day appointments are not available for new patients. Limit: as soon as, depending on provider availability; no same-day appointments for new patients	In-network, cost varies by plan	$150/session
SonderMindVisit site Insurance marketplace Within 1 to 2 days	SonderMind says many clients have their first session within 48 hours, and 83% start care within 4 days of requesting an appointment. Limit: many clients, not guaranteed; the homepage says 83% start care within 4 days of requesting an appointment	In-network, cost varies by plan	$100 to $250 per session (SonderMind says its self-pay costs track national averages)
Two ChairsVisit site Insurance marketplace Within 1 to 2 days	Two Chairs says its first appointment comes in under 48 hours, with availability within one week or less after that. Limit: company-wide statement for the first appointment; the page does not split therapy from psychiatry	In-network, cost varies by plan	$226/session ($260 first)
Lyra Health Employer / EAP Within 1 to 2 days	Lyra says covered members can get appointments in as little as one day. Limit: as little as, for members covered by an employer or health plan	Employer or plan benefit	Through an employer or plan
Modern Health Employer / EAP Within 1 to 2 days	Modern Health says the average time to a first-available session is under 1 day, globally. Limit: global average across members, not a promise for any one person; offered through employers	Employer or plan benefit	Through an employer or plan
AlmaVisit site Insurance marketplace Within a week	Alma says you can start one-on-one therapy within 3 days instead of waiting months. Limit: depends on the provider you choose	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
AmwellVisit site Telehealth platform Within a week	Amwell says members of health plans that offer its therapy can connect with a licensed therapist in 4 days. Limit: for members of health plans that offer Amwell Therapy; the same page gives 4 days or less as the average wait	In-network, cost varies by plan	~$142/session
Anywhere ClinicVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	Anywhere Clinic's talk therapy page shows a badge saying it is available this week, with no first-session time given. Limit: a site-wide badge ('Insurance accepted · Available this week') on the talk therapy page; the page gives no first-session timing of its own	In-network, cost varies by plan	$150 evaluation
Array Behavioral CareVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	Array says its virtual therapy and psychiatry appointments are typically available within days, in pages written for referring physician groups. Limit: written for referring physician groups; says 'within days' without a set timeframe; consumer booking pages state no wait	In-network, cost varies by plan	$60 (30 min), $75 (45 min) or $107.50 (60 min) per therapy session; $275 initial therapy evaluation
Bend HealthVisit site Pediatric care Within a week	Bend Health says it gives you a personalized care plan and your first appointment in days. Limit: general first appointment for kids, teens and young adults; the page does not separate therapy from psychiatry; availability varies	In-network, cost varies by plan	$199.99 per month
Daybreak HealthVisit site Pediatric care Within a week	Daybreak says a child can start seeing a clinician within days.	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
MDLIVEVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	MDLIVE says you can have your first therapy appointment in a week or less.	In-network, cost varies by plan	$179 initial, $140 follow-up (before insurance)
Meru HealthVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	Meru Health says you can talk to your personal therapist within a week.	In-network, cost varies by plan	$79/week for the 12-week program
MonumentVisit site Addiction care Within a week	Monument says you can find a therapist or doctor with same-week availability. Limit: availability when you search, not a guaranteed first visit	In-network, cost varies by plan	$100 per session without insurance
Nema HealthVisit site Trauma & PTSD care Within a week	Nema Health says it typically takes less than a week to get you started in treatment. Limit: PTSD and trauma therapy; the homepage says the clinical evaluation is scheduled 1 to 7 days out	In-network, cost varies by plan	$275 (50 min)
OctaveVisit site Insurance marketplace Within a week	Octave says you can be seen by a therapist within 1 to 8 days. Limit: therapy only; the page gives a range of 1 to 8 days, and matching is a separate step (a match offer within 3 business days if you ask for help)	In-network, cost varies by plan	$170-$250 individual / $190-$275 couples/family
Teladoc Health (Mental Health)Visit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	Teladoc says you can have your first mental health visit with a therapist within three to seven days of confirming it.	In-network, cost varies by plan	$95 per therapy visit (its no-insurance page still says $119)
Open Path Psychotherapy CollectiveVisit site Therapist directory Within a week	Open Path says some of its therapists have openings within a few days, while others may not have a slot for more than a week, so contact the therapist directly. Limit: varies widely by therapist; some have no opening for more than a week	Cash only	$40 to $70 per individual session
QuickMDVisit site Addiction care Within a week	QuickMD says you can book a counseling session as soon as this week, if you are already in its medication treatment. Limit: only for patients already in QuickMD medication-assisted treatment, after at least one MAT visit	Cash only	$99 per visit (the first visit, then monthly follow-ups); medication separate
BrightlineVisit site Pediatric care Longer than a week	Brightline says a family may be put on a waitlist if the preferred clinician has no opening right away, with no wait length given. Limit: only if the preferred clinician has no opening right away; the page gives no length of wait; in-person and online in NY, NJ and CT, online only in MA	In-network, cost varies by plan	$350 initial session, then $200 to $275 per ongoing session
Prosper HealthVisit site Autism care Longer than a week	Prosper Health says you can get started within weeks rather than waiting months. Limit: therapy only; the page gives no number of weeks and contrasts itself with waits of months	In-network, cost varies by plan	$125 per session
BetterHelpVisit site Subscription therapy Match time only	BetterHelp says many members are matched with a therapist in as little as 24 to 48 hours, but it does not say when the first session happens. Limit: matching only; the FAQ says matching can take a few hours or a few days, and the page does not give a first-session time	In-network, cost varies by plan	$70 to $100/week
Little OtterVisit site Youth & family Match time only	Little Otter says you can book a 30-minute kickoff call within 24 hours of asking for an appointment, and that call is where you are matched with a clinician. Limit: the first step is a 30-minute kickoff call with a care navigator, which leads to matching with a clinician; no timing is given for the first therapy session	In-network, cost varies by plan	$200/session ($350 assessment)
TalkspaceVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Match time only	Talkspace says you can be matched with a licensed therapist as soon as today; its help center says matching takes an average of 48 hours. Limit: matching only; the help center says matching takes an average of 48 hours	In-network, cost varies by plan	$69/wk
CalmerryVisit site Subscription therapy Match time only	Calmerry says you are matched with a therapist in about an hour, and the therapist responds within 1 business day; it does not say when a first video session can happen. Limit: matching only; it does not say when the first live video session can be	Out-of-network only	$57/wk ($49.50/wk with the first-month discount)
Online-Therapy.comVisit site Subscription therapy Match time only	Online-Therapy.com says you get immediate access, including messaging your assigned therapist, right after signing up; you then book a live session from the therapist's open times. Limit: immediate access to an assigned therapist; the first live session depends on the therapist's open times	Out-of-network only	$60/wk ($48/wk for the first month with its 20% discount), billed monthly

Medication

How soon 40 services say a prescriber visit can be

Psychiatry, medication management and addiction treatment. A same-day visit does not mean a same-day prescription: controlled medicines such as stimulants and buprenorphine have their own rules.

Service	How soon, in its words	Insurance	Without insurance
Bend HealthVisit site Pediatric care Same day	Bend Health says it offers same-day virtual appointments for urgent psychiatric support, available through partner clinics. Limit: urgent psychiatric support only, through partner clinics and referring providers; the routine first appointment is 'in days' per the get-started page	In-network, cost varies by plan	$549.99 per month A prescriber visit or program fee
Bicycle HealthVisit site Addiction care Same day	Bicycle Health says most patients are seen the same day they reach out. Limit: most patients; the site says it is currently available in 28 states	In-network, cost varies by plan	$249 per month (not including medication) A prescriber visit or program fee
Boulder CareVisit site Addiction care Same day	Boulder Care says same-day telehealth appointments are available. Limit: the page sets no limit; enrollment checks can take under an hour, and the clinician visit can wait in a queue	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
Brightside HealthVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Same day	Brightside's psychiatry page says appointments are available as soon as today, while its body text says it can often connect you with someone in as little as 2 days. Limit: as soon as, depending on availability; the psychiatry page body says often as little as 2 days, and /psychiatrist-near-me says as soon as tomorrow	In-network, cost varies by plan	$95/mo A prescriber visit or program fee
Circle MedicalVisit site ADHD care Same day	Circle Medical says you can book a same-day appointment with a board-certified provider for mental health care. Limit: for mental health care with a board-certified provider; availability depends on the provider and state (the page says 'available in 32 states')	In-network, cost varies by plan	$120 per appointment (self-pay) A prescriber visit or program fee
Eleanor HealthVisit site Addiction care Same day	Eleanor Health says same-day and next-day first appointments are sometimes available, and most people are seen within about two days. Limit: sometimes available; most people are seen within about two days	In-network, cost varies by plan	$249 per month (offered in some cases) A prescriber visit or program fee
Mindful CareVisit site Psychiatry Same day	Mindful Care says it offers both in-person and virtual same-day psychiatric appointments. Limit: psychiatry, in person or virtual; the FAQ says most patients are seen within 48 hours and high demand can cause delays	In-network, cost varies by plan	$175 initial / $75 follow-up A prescriber visit or program fee
PlushCareVisit site Telehealth platform Same day	PlushCare says same-day anxiety consultations are available with its physicians. Limit: primary care physicians, not psychiatrists; prescriptions are at the doctor's discretion and the page says it cannot treat every anxiety case	In-network, cost varies by plan	$129 per visit (self-pay) A prescriber visit or program fee
Spring HealthVisit site Employer / EAP Same day	Spring Health's medication support page lists appointments as soon as today, alongside a headline promise of appointments within 1 day. Limit: as soon as, depending on provider availability; the same page's headline stat is 'Appointments within 1 day'	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
ThriveworksVisit site Insurance marketplace Same day	Thriveworks says you can book an online psychiatry session as soon as today, depending on availability. Limit: depends on real-time availability; the page says a psychiatric visit is possible 'even today', not guaranteed	In-network, cost varies by plan	$300-$375 first / $210-$300 follow-up A prescriber visit or program fee
WellniteVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Same day	Wellnite says it offers same-day doctor consultations, therapy, and medication from home. Limit: claim on its benefits (employer and payer) page; no detail on availability	In-network, cost varies by plan	$95/month (billed biweekly) A prescriber visit or program fee
DoneVisit site ADHD care Same day	Done says you can book an appointment and see a licensed clinician as soon as today or tomorrow. Limit: as soon as today or tomorrow; the homepage does not say how often that is met, and it applies in the states Done serves	Out-of-network only	$199 first month (includes initial evaluation) A prescriber visit or program fee
GoodRx CareVisit site Telehealth platform Same day	GoodRx Care says you can start a personalized visit with one of its licensed providers today. Limit: general telehealth visits by text, phone or video for all services, not a psychiatry-specific promise; a refill for a mental health medication still needs an evaluation first	Cash only	$59 per anxiety or depression visit A prescriber visit or program fee
Klarity HealthVisit site Psychiatry Same day	Klarity says same-day mental health appointments are available with its providers, though controlled-substance prescriptions may need an in-person evaluation. Limit: psychiatry and medication care in the same network; prescriptions for controlled substances may need an in-person evaluation depending on the state	Varies by therapist	From $51 per self-pay visit (each provider sets its price) A prescriber visit or program fee
Lemonaid HealthVisit site Psychiatry Same day	Lemonaid says its doctors and nurse practitioners are available now to help with anxiety medication. Limit: anxiety and depression medication care from its doctors and nurse practitioners; the page says it cannot help everyone and may refer people to in-person care	Cash only	$95/month A prescriber visit or program fee
QuickMDVisit site Addiction care Same day	QuickMD says same-day visits with a doctor are often available for opioid addiction treatment online. Limit: often available, not guaranteed; adults only	Cash only	$99 per visit; medication separate A prescriber visit or program fee
SesameVisit site Cash marketplace Same day	Sesame says you can meet a provider for mental health medication as soon as today, with same-day time slots shown before you book. Limit: depending on which providers have open slots (cash-pay marketplace)	Out-of-network only	$79/mo A prescriber visit or program fee
AffectVisit site Addiction care Within 1 to 2 days	Affect's mental health FAQ says that in most states initial appointments are available within two business days. Limit: in most states; stated on the mental health FAQ, which covers its psychiatric prescribers, not addiction medication specifically	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
AmwellVisit site Telehealth platform Within 1 to 2 days	Amwell says it can connect health-plan members with an in-network psychiatrist in 2 days, while its consumer psychiatry page says appointments are typically available in 14 days or less. Limit: for members of health plans that offer Amwell psychiatry; Amwell's consumer psychiatry page says appointments are typically available in 14 days or less	In-network, cost varies by plan	$292 initial / $109-$169 follow-up A prescriber visit or program fee
Doctor On DemandVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within 1 to 2 days	Doctor On Demand says mental health appointments with a psychiatrist are generally available within 1 to 2 days, depending on location and provider availability. Limit: generally; depends on location and availability; the homepage's same-day line is about everyday and urgent care visits, not psychiatry	In-network, cost varies by plan	$299 initial (45 min), $129 follow-up (15 min) A prescriber visit or program fee
Grow TherapyVisit site Insurance marketplace Within 1 to 2 days	Grow Therapy says medication management sessions must be booked at least 24 to 48 hours ahead and it does not offer same-day scheduling. Limit: at the earliest; medication sessions must be booked 24 to 48 hours ahead and same-day scheduling is not offered	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
LifeStance HealthVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within 1 to 2 days	LifeStance says many of its locations offer online appointments (therapy and psychiatry) as soon as the next day. Limit: many locations, depending on availability	In-network, cost varies by plan	$201 to $445 per session (LifeStance's US average self-pay psychiatry range; varies by state) A prescriber visit or program fee
RulaVisit site Insurance marketplace Within 1 to 2 days	Rula says a first psychiatry visit can be as soon as tomorrow; same-day appointments are not offered to new patients. Limit: as soon as, depending on provider availability; no same-day appointments for new patients	In-network, cost varies by plan	$225 initial / $175 follow-up A prescriber visit or program fee
TalkiatryVisit site Psychiatry Within 1 to 2 days	Talkiatry says it can typically offer a first psychiatry appointment within a week of the online assessment, sometimes in as little as 48 hours. Limit: sometimes; typically within a week after the online assessment	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
Two ChairsVisit site Insurance marketplace Within 1 to 2 days	Two Chairs says it gets people into care fast, with a first appointment under 48 hours, and it offers psychiatry in listed states. Limit: same company-wide statement, which the page does not separate from therapy; psychiatry is offered only in the states it lists	In-network, cost varies by plan	$245/session ($270 first) A prescriber visit or program fee
Workit HealthVisit site Addiction care Within 1 to 2 days	Workit Health says first appointments with its provider are typically available within 24 to 48 hours. Limit: typically, not guaranteed; the same FAQ answer adds 'often the same week'	In-network, cost varies by plan	$250 first month, then $150/month for alcohol care A prescriber visit or program fee
Modern Health Employer / EAP Within 1 to 2 days	Modern Health says the average time to the first available provider appointment is under 1 day, globally. Limit: global average for any 'provider' appointment; the page does not separate psychiatric practitioners from other providers	Employer or plan benefit	Through an employer or plan
Oar HealthVisit site Addiction care Within 1 to 2 days	Oar Health says a medical provider reviews your initial assessment within 24 hours, with no video visit required. Limit: a review of your online assessment by messaging, not a live visit; the FAQ says no video visit is needed	Cash only	$297 every 3 months ($99 a month), medication included, after a $50 consultation A prescriber visit or program fee
Anywhere ClinicVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	Anywhere Clinic says most patients book a first psychiatry visit within 24 to 72 hours. Limit: most patients, per the page; 24 to 72 hours, not a guarantee	In-network, cost varies by plan	$150 per visit for both new and follow-up visits A prescriber visit or program fee
Array Behavioral CareVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	Array says patients have access to licensed psychiatrists within days, according to its page for referring providers. Limit: written for referring providers; says 'within days' without a set timeframe	In-network, cost varies by plan	$425 per initial psychiatry evaluation (CPT 90792) A prescriber visit or program fee
BetterHelpVisit site Subscription therapy Within a week	BetterHelp says the average time to a first psychiatric appointment is 2.6 days. Limit: average, not guaranteed; psychiatry runs through Uplift, and the same page says controlled substances are not prescribed (so addiction medication such as buprenorphine is not covered)	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
CerebralVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	Cerebral says most new clients can meet with a medication prescriber within 5 days of signing up. Limit: most new clients	In-network, cost varies by plan	$180 every 3 months ($60/month) A prescriber visit or program fee
MDLIVEVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	MDLIVE's mental health page says you can see a doctor or therapist in days, not weeks. Limit: general mental-health page wording, subject to provider availability	In-network, cost varies by plan	Up to $299 initial, $159 follow-up (before insurance) A prescriber visit or program fee
MonumentVisit site Addiction care Within a week	Monument says you can find a doctor with same-week availability. Limit: availability when you search, not a guaranteed first visit; the same sentence covers doctors and therapists	In-network, cost varies by plan	$100 per session without insurance A prescriber visit or program fee
OpheliaVisit site Addiction care Within a week	Ophelia says most new patients can meet a clinician online within one to three days, and same-day appointments are not always available. Limit: most new patients; same-day appointments are not always available	In-network, cost varies by plan	$245 per month (does not include medication) A prescriber visit or program fee
SonderMindVisit site Insurance marketplace Within a week	SonderMind's psychiatry page says clients are matched with a provider within 1 day and have their first appointment scheduled within a week.	In-network, cost varies by plan	Not published
TalkspaceVisit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	Talkspace says it connects you with a psychiatric provider within a week for an evaluation and prescription.	In-network, cost varies by plan	$299 eval / $175 follow-up A prescriber visit or program fee
Teladoc Health (Mental Health)Visit site Therapy + psychiatry Within a week	Teladoc says a visit with a psychiatrist can take place within three to seven days of confirming it. Limit: psychiatry availability may vary by state; adults only	In-network, cost varies by plan	$235 initial, $105 follow-up (cash) A prescriber visit or program fee
ADHD OnlineVisit site ADHD care Within a week	ADHD Online says that after an ADHD diagnosis you can connect with a clinician in just a few days for your treatment plan, with the first meeting typically within 7 days. Limit: after an ADHD diagnosis from its online evaluation; availability varies by state	Out-of-network only	$199 initial, $185 per follow-up visit A prescriber visit or program fee
MindbloomVisit site Ketamine therapy Within a week	Mindbloom's guide says at-home providers like Mindbloom can begin ketamine treatment within days of the initial consultation for eligible patients. Limit: for eligible patients, after the initial consultation with a clinician; the page gives no number of days	Out-of-network only	$1,290 for 6 sessions ($430 a month for 3 months) A prescriber visit or program fee

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Same-day online therapy, answered

Can I get online therapy today?: 8 services say a first therapy session can be the same day: Brightside Health, Cerebral, Charlie Health, Mindful Care, PlushCare, Spring Health, Thriveworks and Klarity Health. Most say it depends on which therapists have open times, so it is not a guarantee. 10 more say within 1 to 2 days: Affect, Doctor On Demand, Grow Therapy, Headspace Care, LifeStance Health, Rula, SonderMind, Two Chairs, Lyra Health and Modern Health.
Can I see an online psychiatrist the same day?: 17 services say a first visit with a prescriber can be the same day: Bend Health, Bicycle Health, Boulder Care, Brightside Health, Circle Medical, Eleanor Health, Mindful Care, PlushCare, Spring Health, Thriveworks, Wellnite, Done, GoodRx Care, Klarity Health, Lemonaid Health, QuickMD and Sesame. Same-day visits are usually for medication that is not a controlled substance; stimulants and other controlled medicines have extra rules.
What is the fastest online therapy that takes insurance?: These take insurance in network and say a first therapy session can be today or within 1 to 2 days: Brightside Health (same day), Cerebral (same day), Charlie Health (same day), Mindful Care (same day), PlushCare (same day), Spring Health (same day), Thriveworks (same day), Affect (within 1 to 2 days), Doctor On Demand (within 1 to 2 days), Grow Therapy (within 1 to 2 days), Headspace Care (within 1 to 2 days), LifeStance Health (within 1 to 2 days), Rula (within 1 to 2 days), SonderMind (within 1 to 2 days) and Two Chairs (within 1 to 2 days). Checking your coverage can add a step before you book.
Is being matched the same as a first session?: No. BetterHelp, Little Otter, Talkspace, Calmerry and Online-Therapy.com say how fast you are matched with a therapist (or can message one), not when the first live session is; that depends on the therapist's open times.
What if I need help right now?: If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 (press 2 for Spanish) any time: it answers right away and is free. Call 911 if you are in danger. Online therapy, even same-day, is not crisis care.

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