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Online-Therapy.com is a straightforward teletherapy option that may be a good fit for those who prefer the flexibility of having multiple ways to communicate with their provider, as it offers unlimited messaging along with live chat, audio and video sessions. It also offers a slate of helpful resources to provide support between sessions, including educational materials, journaling, activity plans and more. Its network of providers all hold a master’s or doctorate in mental health fields, and the platform requires they have a minimum of three years of experience or 2,000 hours of providing counseling services.

Calmerry stands out as an online therapy provider for being rich in features, including mood tracking, journaling and daily check-ins (with the ability to share with your counselor) and a library of courses, worksheets and journal prompts. It offers a monthly subscription for either text therapy or text therapy, along with live video sessions. Calmerry’s network features licensed clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers and licensed professional counselors who hold either a master’s or doctorate degree and have at least one year of experience. For those who prefer a clear path of goals and action items, Calmerry may be a good fit—the platform provides a Therapy Plan with treatment goals, action items and milestones.

Amwell is an online therapy provider that shines for its acceptance of 40 insurance providers, which is more than many of the platforms on our ranking. Its network features providers who hold a master’s or doctorate-level license and have a minimum of two years of experience post-licensure. While Amwell may not have all the bells and whistles as other platforms on this ranking (it does not have text therapy, for example), its services are straightforward, with users billed per session, and offers the convenience of being able to select your own therapist along with appointment availability on nights and weekends.