Mental Health & Therapy

The Best Brightside Health Alternatives

6 Brightside Health alternatives, ranked on our independent 6-factor score with pricing, insurance and public sentiment.

Quick answer

The best-rated alternative to Brightside Health is Sesame (4.4/5), which is cash-pay from $32/visit. Below are 6 mental health & therapy alternatives ranked by our independent 6-factor score.

Editorially independent: Our rankings and ratings are decided by our editors and are never for sale. Clinics can claim and manage their profile, but cannot pay to change their position or score. See our methodology.

Sesame

★★★★★4.4

Best for a cash-pay budget from $32/visit

Rated 4.4/5, higher than Brightside Health's 4.1/5. Cash pay, from $32/visit. Trustpilot: 4.5/5 from ~4,000 reviews.

Read our Sesame review

Grow Therapy

★★★★★4.3

Best for patients who want to use insurance

Rated 4.3/5, higher than Brightside Health's 4.1/5. Accepts insurance, from Insurance copay (often under $40). Trustpilot: 4.8/5 from ~7,700 reviews.

Read our Grow Therapy review

Talkiatry

★★★★★4.2

Best for patients who want to use insurance

Rated 4.2/5, higher than Brightside Health's 4.1/5. Accepts insurance, from Insurance copay. Trustpilot: 2.5/5 from ~750 reviews (billing-skewed).

Read our Talkiatry review

Rula

★★★★★4.1

Best for patients who want to use insurance

Rated 4.1/5, matching Brightside Health. Accepts insurance, from Insurance copay (self-pay from $150/session). Trustpilot: ~4.5/5 from ~4,500 reviews.

Read our Rula review

Talkspace

★★★★★4.1

Best for patients who want to use insurance

Rated 4.1/5, matching Brightside Health. Accepts insurance, from $69/wk or copay. Trustpilot: 4.3 to 4.5/5 from ~2,000 reviews.

Read our Talkspace review

Lemonaid Health

★★★★★4.1

Best for a cash-pay budget from $25/visit

Rated 4.1/5, matching Brightside Health. Cash pay, from $25/visit. Trustpilot: 4.4/5 from ~183 reviews.

Read our Lemonaid Health review

Why people look for Brightside Health alternatives

•Cannot prescribe controlled substances such as ADHD stimulants
•Self-pay therapy is costly versus peers
•Narrower focus on depression and anxiety

See the full picture in our Brightside Health review.

Brightside Health alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to Brightside Health?+

Sesame is the best-rated alternative, scoring 4.4/5 on our independent 6-factor rubric. Pricing starts at $32/visit.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Brightside Health?+

Lemonaid Health is among the lowest-priced options here, starting at $25/visit. Compare total cost, since add-ons and lab fees vary by provider.

Brightside Health vs Sesame: which is better?+

Sesame rates 4.4/5 versus Brightside Health. The right pick depends on whether you want insurance, the lowest price, or a specific treatment.