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Mental health

Understand the difference between talk therapy, psychiatric care and online medication review.

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ABOUT THIS CARE TYPE

What to know before your visit

Mental health visits can involve a licensed therapist, a psychiatrist or another eligible prescribing clinician. Different services offer different appointment formats. Talking therapy and psychiatric medication management are not interchangeable.

We do not provide medical care, collect your symptoms or access live clinician calendars. Availability and eligibility are confirmed on the provider’s site.

How this care pathway works

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Decide whether you are seeking talk therapy, medication evaluation or both.

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Check clinician credentials, state licensing and appointment format.

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Compare prices, insurance options and follow-up policies.

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Book directly with the chosen provider and complete confidential intake there.

PROVIDER PATHWAYS

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Sesame Care

Browse appointment-based care

Editorial listing

Appointment marketplace with individual clinician listings and prices; availability is determined on Sesame.

▣ Video visit◫ Self-pay
Advertised price / costPrice varies by clinician

Real provider prices vary by location, appointment type, and Sesame Plus membership; confirm at checkout.

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Talkspace

Licensed therapy and psychiatry

Editorial listing

Online therapy and psychiatric evaluation pathways; video, audio and messaging options differ by plan.

▣ Video / messaging◫ Insurance or self-pay
Advertised price / costVaries by plan and insurance

Insurance copays and self-pay rates depend on plan and service; check coverage with provider.

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Online-Therapy.com

Structured CBT support

Editorial listing

CBT-based online program combining therapist support and structured worksheets; not a psychiatry service.

▣ Video / messaging◫ Self-pay
Advertised price / costCheck current plan prices

Program tiers can have different levels of therapist involvement; confirm live video availability.

What the prices mean: A treatment plan, membership and one-time physician visit are different purchases. “From” prices are not equivalent appointment fees. Medication and lab costs may be extra. Sources and last check dates appear on every card. No live appointment availability is supplied.
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions to ask before you book

Do all online counseling platforms prescribe medication?

No. Therapists may provide counseling without prescribing, while qualified medical clinicians may assess whether medication is appropriate.

What if I am in crisis?

For immediate danger, call 911 in the U.S. For mental-health crisis support in the U.S., call or text 988.

This directory is educational, not clinical advice. For a medical emergency in the United States, call 911. For mental health crisis support, call or text 988.

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