How do I get Depression online?

Start with a licensed telehealth provider in our Depression category. Book a consultation, complete a medical intake, and — if appropriate — the clinician will prescribe or recommend treatment.

Is Depression covered by insurance?

Coverage varies by plan. Many U.S. commercial insurers cover FDA-approved medications and telehealth visits. Providers marked "Insurance accepted" in our comparison table are in-network with major payers.

Is telehealth for Depression safe and legal?

Yes, when accessed through licensed U.S. providers. Every provider we review must be HIPAA-compliant and staff U.S.-licensed clinicians. We never review gray-market or overseas sources.

How does Telehealth Guide verify providers?

We verify each provider against 10 evidence-based categories — pricing, services, insurance, state availability, privacy documentation, and more — with source citations and last-researched dates. editorial coverage is independent — providers cannot buy placement.

Category · Mental Health

Depression

Online depression treatment with therapy, medication management, or both.

10 providers· Reviewed by Dr. Sarah Chen, MD·Updated 2026-02-01

Providers listed

Avg starting price

$74.1

Price range

$19–$145

Insurance accepted

90%

States covered

What is Depression?

Online depression treatment with therapy, medication management, or both.

How we verify Depression providers

Our editorial team evaluates every provider on cost transparency, clinician licensure, prescribing rigor, HIPAA compliance, and real patient experience — never accepting payment for rankings.

Who this category is for

This category is designed for U.S. residents comparing legitimate, licensed telehealth options for depression. We keep this page current with new provider launches, price changes, and regulatory updates.

Group by need

Providers grouped by researched attributes

Each group is derived only from information we've researched. Providers may appear in more than one group. Order within each group is alphabetical.

Accepts insurance

Providers that bill U.S. commercial insurance for the visit.

No membership required

Providers you can use without a recurring subscription.

Messaging / asynchronous care

Providers with an app-based messaging workflow.

Same-day availability

Providers advertising same-day appointment availability.

HSA / FSA eligible

Providers that accept HSA/FSA payment on their published pricing page.

Side-by-side

Compare your options

Provider
BetterHelp Largest online therapy marketplace	Starting at$65/mo	47	4.2	3.9	2026-08-26	View details →
Brightside Personalized medication + therapy plans	Starting at$95/mo	50	4.3	4.1	2026-08-27	View details →
Cerebral Medication + therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD	Starting at$99/mo	50	4.1	3.8	2026-08-27	View details →
Circle Medical Primary care & ADHD, insurance accepted	Starting at$145/mo	47	4.3	4.1	2026-08-27	View details →
Hers Women's telehealth for skin, hair, mental, weight	Starting at$39/mo	50	4.6	4.4	2026-08-26	View details →
Hims Men's wellness, hair, ED, mental health	Starting at$39/mo	50	4.6	4.4	2026-08-26	View details →
K Health AI-augmented primary care	Starting at$29/mo	47	4.3	4.1	2026-08-27	View details →
LifeMD Multi-service telehealth membership	Starting at$19/mo	50	4.3	4.1	2026-08-27	View details →
MDLIVE Insurance-first telehealth for the whole family	Starting at$82/mo	47	4.3	4.0	2026-08-26	View details →
PlushCare Board-certified physicians, insurance accepted	Starting at$129/mo	50	4.4	4.2	2026-08-26	View details →

How we researched this pageInformation checked 2026-08-27Reviewed by Dr. Sarah Chen, MDSources: provider sites, state medical boards, FDAEditorial methodology →

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