We make it easy to start feeling balanced
Work with a therapist, prescriber, or both in a safe and judgment-free online space
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Mental healthcare, on your time
Get access to an expert as soon as you need support
Direct access all the time
Book a session from your app whenever you need help. Many of our clinicians work nights or weekends.
Flexible and convenient
Easily make changes to appointments, services, or clinicians to make sure your needs are met.
50% less than in-person care
Traditional healthcare starts at $150+ per session. Your ability to afford to commit to care is our goal.
A full team behind you
Get unlimited messaging and access to our team of on-call medical experts between sessions.
Our services
Cerebral accepts FSA/HSA as a form of payment. You may enter that card information as your payment method on file.
Individual Therapy
Weekly 45-minute sessions with a qualified therapist
Meet 1-on-1 with a credentialed and compassionate therapist via video chat or over the phone. Get a personalized treatment plan, set clear goals, and track your progress over time.
83% of clients are able to meet with a therapist within 5 days of signing up.
Medication
Convenient and comprehensive psychiatry
Meet with a prescriber to get a clinical mental health evaluation. Receive a diagnosis and holistic treatment plan — includes medication (if appropriate) and any recommended lifestyle changes. If prescribed medication, your prescription is sent to the pharmacy the same day.
Free expedited shipping. Clients spend an average of only $20 per month on their medications.
Therapy + Medication
Proven comprehensive care for better outcomes
Medication helps reduce symptoms while you build long-term and life-changing skills in therapy. Your prescriber and therapist can share notes to stay coordinated on your needs.
In a recent study, 80% of people with mild to moderate symptoms who were treated with both therapy and medication avoided a recurrence of depression.
Couples Therapy
Safe and meaningful support for your relationship
Work with a relationship therapist to strengthen your bond, navigate big life changes, and improve communication with your partner. Meet in regular, 45-minute video sessions and build a personalized treatment plan.
75% of couples come to Cerebral to get help improving communication with their partner
Make meaningful improvements to your mental health
Easy appointment scheduling and medication management
Success stories
I have been cared for by 4 telemedicine companies. Cerebral is the best. Their technology is amazing and this is important. Cerebral emails, texts and my care provider truly cares about my mental wellbeing. I finally was properly diagnosed and am treated every month.
E.G.
My overall experience with Cerebral has been exceptional - their customer service is great, responsive and always helpful..and my therapist has been life-changing!
Leanna
My medical team is professional, responsive, easy to reach, and I feel confident that my mental health issues will be managed properly. I have hope and don’t feel like like “just another case.” They see me as a person.
Jacqueline
Frequently asked questions
The Cerebral Way is our intentional approach to improving your mental health.
Our program is built to give you specific goals and milestones to look forward to and help measure your progress over time. Our goal is that you’ll learn the skills to navigate life’s challenges on your own — and know you have the long-term support of your care team whenever you need it.
When you join Cerebral, you will:
- Build a personalized treatment plan with your therapist and/or prescriber to use as a guide for your sessions
- Complete an initial assessment before your first intake session, and then about once every 30 days to keep track of how your mental health changes throughout your treatment
- Meet with your therapist or prescriber periodically to review your treatment plan and make any necessary adjustments.
These steps give important structure to your mental health care journey and help you make more meaningful progression with your therapist or prescriber over time. Every person’s journey is different, and our approach is tailored to your specific needs and flexible enough to make adjustments to your treatment along the way.
This approach is intended to help you play an active role in your mental health care with support from your therapist or prescriber. Research has shown this process contributes positively to better outcomes. We support you seeing real progress throughout your journey with us.
- Subscription plans and medication costs are FSA/HSA eligible and we accept FSA/HSA cards as payment. Check with your insurance provider to learn how to use these benefits.
- Cerebral offers additional discounts if you choose to prepay for multiple months of care.
- You can cancel your subscription plan at any time for any reason.
Medication - $95/month
Includes an initial 30-min evaluation and diagnosis intake session with a licensed prescriber, a 15-minute intake follow-up session, and up to 2 check-ins per month to discuss your progress and renew your prescriptions when necessary. Includes unlimited messaging with our on-call care team as needed. Cost of medication is billed separately and may be covered by insurance depending on your benefits.
Therapy - $295/month
Includes an initial evaluation and diagnosis intake session, personalized care plan, monthly progress assessments, and ongoing weekly 45-minute video or phone therapy sessions with your therapist — plus messaging anytime in between sessions.
Medication + Therapy - $365/month (save $30/mo when you combine services)
Get all features and benefits of our medication and therapy services — and save $30/mo when you combine them.
We can prescribe thousands of medications that help manage symptoms for a wide range of conditions — including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Common medications we prescribe include:
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Escitalopram (Lexapro), sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), and more.
Serotonin & Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta), desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), and more.
Atypical Antipsychotics
Aripiprazole (Abilify), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetiapine (Seroquel), ziprasidone (Geodon), and more.
We do not prescribe controlled substances such as benzodiazepines or stimulants at this time — but we can prescribe other medications that are helpful for treating many symptoms and conditions that are treated with these types of controlled substances.
In your first month of a medication plan, you will meet with your prescriber to complete your intake (typically one session, but may take more). Then you’ll schedule a follow up session, which typically occurs about 30 days after intake is complete. Timing can vary based on your prescriber’s recommendation.
After that, you’ll meet up to two times per month as your prescriber determines is clinically appropriate.
If you need additional support between sessions, you can log into your account and send a message to our on-call care team anytime.
Your subscription includes up to two sessions per month, though you may schedule additional sessions for an additional fee. Exceptions may apply if your prescriber has determined that you have an extenuating medical need.
If your prescriber does determine that you have an extenuating medical circumstance that requires additional sessions, they may decide not to bill you for additional sessions.
If your prescriber does not determine any extenuating circumstances, you will be billed $25 per session beyond the 2 sessions included in your subscription plan.
If you are concerned about additional costs but need an additional session with your prescriber, log into your account to send us a message so we can help.
We’re here to support you whenever you need it.
Your subscription plan includes weekly visits, up to 5 sessions per month.
You may schedule additional sessions, which will be billed at $65 per hour.
You can also log into your account and click on Messages, and then Therapist Chat, to send them a direct message between sessions if necessary.
Yes, Cerebral is in-network with several insurance providers.
Cigna:
- Medication & Therapy: AZ, FL, GA, IL, NY, PA, TX, VA, WA
- Medication-Only: CA
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois:
- Medication & Therapy: IL
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas:
- Medication & Therapy: TX
Blue Cross Network (BCN) of Michigan:
- Medication & Therapy: MI
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arkansas:
- Medication-Only: AR
Capital Blue Cross and Blue Shield:
- Medication & Therapy: PA
CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield:
- Medication-Only: DC, MD
Highmark - Blue Cross and Blue Shield:
- Medication & Therapy: PA
- Medication-Only: WV
Humana
- Medication-Only: KY
United Healthcare/Optum
- Medication & Therapy: TX
- Therapy-Only: OK
- Medication-Only: PA, VA
We’re currently expanding the insurance providers we work with.
If you’re not currently a client:
Check if your plan is accepted
If you’re an existing client, log in and go to My Account to check if you’re covered.
If you are covered, your monthly subscription will be reduced to $30/mo (in addition to any out-of-pocket costs not covered by your insurance plan like medication costs, copays, deductibles, or co-insurance). This fee entitles you to all of the benefits included in your service.