Mental Health & Therapy

The Best Headway Alternatives

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

Quick answer

The best-rated alternative to Headway 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 Headway'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 Headway'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 Headway'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 Headway. 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 Headway. 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 Headway. Cash pay, from $25/visit. Trustpilot: 4.4/5 from ~183 reviews.

Read our Lemonaid Health review

Why people look for Headway alternatives

•Requires an accepted in-network insurance plan
•Marketplace model means quality varies by provider
•Limited recourse for self-pay patients

See the full picture in our Headway review.

Headway alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to Headway?+

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 Headway?+

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.

Headway vs Sesame: which is better?+

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