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Best Online Therapy of September 2026

By the Selectopicks test desk Updated 30 August 2026 3 brands assessed 3 published, 0 in draft

Assessed on clinician credentials, pricing clarity and cancellation terms. Ranking order is set by score alone; partner links are labelled and never move a brand up the list.

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BetterHelp 8.9/10Very good

Editor’s Choice$70-$100/week

The largest licensed-therapist network, and now the only one here that takes insurance

One live 30 or 45-minute session a week by video, phone or chat, plus unlimited messaging in between
Accepts 125+ insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield
Switch therapists at any time at no extra cost, and cancel the subscription whenever you want

$70-$100/week
Billed weekly or monthly; $23 average copay with accepted insurance

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ReGain 8.4/10Good

Best for couples$70-$100/week

Couples therapy that works when you and your partner cannot be in the same room

Three-way sessions by video, phone or chat, so both partners can join from different locations
Both partners are covered by one subscription at no extra cost, on a shared account with one therapist
You can start on your own and invite your partner later, or keep working solo on the relationship

$70-$100/week
One subscription covers both partners and can be split between you

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Faithful Counseling 7.8/10Good

Best for faith-based therapy$70-$100/week

Licensed therapists who are practising Christians, matched to your faith at signup

Intake asks about your denomination, prayer and how central faith is to you, then matches on those answers
Every therapist is state-licensed and a practising Christian, combining clinical training with a biblically informed approach
Weekly live session by video, phone or text plus messaging, with free therapist switching

$70-$100/week
Same billing terms as parent platform BetterHelp; verify insurance at signup

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Side by side

Full comparison table

Best Online Therapy of September 2026 compared
Brand	Score	Starting price	Billing basis	Best for
#1 BetterHelp	8.9/10	$70-$100/week	Billed weekly or monthly; $23 average copay with accepted insurance	The largest licensed-therapist network, and now the only one here that takes insurance
#2 ReGain	8.4/10	$70-$100/week	One subscription covers both partners and can be split between you	Couples therapy that works when you and your partner cannot be in the same room
#3 Faithful Counseling	7.8/10	$70-$100/week	Same billing terms as parent platform BetterHelp; verify insurance at signup	Licensed therapists who are practising Christians, matched to your faith at signup

Sources: BetterHelp pricing · ReGain pricing · Faithful Counseling pricing

How to choose online therapy

Assessed on clinician credentials, pricing clarity and cancellation terms. We start every category the same way: build a shortlist from the brands buyers actually consider, price each one on the plan a typical buyer would choose, then score against the published rubric rather than a feature checklist supplied by the vendor.

The largest licensed-therapist network, and now the only one here that takes insurance

Watch the second term. No prescriptions and no formal diagnosis, so no superbill for out-of-network claims; paid $7.8m to settle 2023 FTC charges over sharing health data for advertising. Where a brand advertises a promotional rate, the renewal figure is shown in the comparison table above and repeated on the brand’s review page.

Frequently asked questions

How does Selectopicks rank online therapy?

Each brand is scored against the same weighted rubric: performance 30%, features 25%, value 25%, support and trust 20%. Scores are set before any commercial team sees the article, and commission rates are never visible to the editorial desk.

Is the cheapest option the best choice?

Not automatically. No prescriptions and no formal diagnosis, so no superbill for out-of-network claims; paid $7.8m to settle 2023 FTC charges over sharing health data for advertising

How often is this page updated?

Pricing and plan details are re-verified at least every 90 days. This page was last verified on 30 August 2026.

Guides for this category

How to Choose an Online Therapy ServiceSeven questions worth answering before you hand over a card, and the answers that should make you walk away.
Does Insurance Cover Online Therapy?Coverage exists, but it is narrower than the marketing suggests. Here is how to check before you subscribe.
Who Owns the Online Therapy Brand You Are About to Join?Three of the biggest names in this category share one owner, one therapist network and one regulatory record.

How this ranking was produced

Scores are produced by the Selectopicks test desk against our published methodology. Entries marked as draft are visible here for transparency but carry no score and no pricing claim until verification is complete.