Brightside Health Review
✓ Updated July 2026
By the TelehealthIndex Editorial Team · How we score Excellent · #1 in Mental Health & Therapy
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84.3/100
Brightside Health score
Excellent · #1 in Mental Health & Therapy · Data as of July 2026
Clinical credibilityStrong
Regulatory & safety recordClean
Transparency & trustMixed
Access & coverageExceptional
Customer experienceGood
Value & pricingMixed
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What it is
Therapy + psychiatry incl. a Suicide Prevention Program; Joint Commission accredited; Medicare nationwide; clean regulatory record.
Strengths
- In-network with insurance
- Available nationwide (50 states)
- Clean regulatory record on file
- Strong clinical model
Considerations
- No controlled substances (feature for safety, limitation for some ADHD patients)
Founded2017
OwnershipPrivate (VC-backed)
AvailabilityNationwide (50 states)
InsuranceYes
Money-back guaranteeNot advertised
PricingCash: psychiatry $95/mo, therapy $299/mo, combined $349/mo; insurance copays
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