Brightside Health
Brightside Health is a venture-backed online psychiatry and therapy platform using an AI-assisted prescribing tool, with limited, insurance-gated access to stimulant medications.
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Founded in 2017 and based in Oakland, CA, Brightside combines therapy and medication management for anxiety and depression, marketed around its 'PrecisionRx' algorithm-assisted prescribing approach. It takes a more conservative stance on controlled substances than most competitors — stimulants are only prescribed to insured members in select states, and the company does not prescribe benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, or gabapentin at all — but it does still dispense Schedule II stimulants under DEA telemedicine allowances, carrying the same continuity risk as peers who prescribe more broadly. Self-pay pricing spans $95/month for psychiatry alone up to $349/month for combined psychiatry and therapy. Trustpilot sentiment is moderate (4.0/5 across 1,527 reviews), with recurring complaints about insurance billing clarity and provider-matching friction, and at least one detailed review raising concerns about prescribing practices within its suicide-prevention program.
Last researched: 2026-09-19
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| Treatment | Category | Price/mo | Includes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry Plan | Mental Health | $95 | ● Consults○ Lab work○ Shipping | Subscription required |
| Therapy Plan | Mental Health | $299 | ● Consults○ Lab work○ Shipping | Subscription required |
| Psychiatry + Therapy Plan | Mental Health | $349 | ● Consults○ Lab work○ Shipping | Subscription required |