Who AI recommends, and when it changes.
Data as of Apr 8, 2026 · Based on 21 AI answers · A buyer need in Online Therapy & Psychiatry Platforms. · See how Parse measures this
Recommendation share
BetterHelp leads at 33% of AI recommendations; Talkspace follows at 19%.
By platform
Platforms disagree: BetterHelp leads on Google AI Overviews, Alma on ChatGPT.
Representative prompts behind this market ranking, and how AI tends to answer.
Buyer needs that sit next to this one in the same market.
Why here: Largest network of 30,000+ licensed therapists covering all 50 states, making it the default recommendation for broad access. · 3 sources
Why here: Widespread therapist and psychiatrist access with Medicare/Medicaid options and multiple communication modes. · 4 sources
Why here: Strong for insurance, frequently offering in-network Medicaid options alongside multi-state therapist access. · 2 sources
Why here: Large, secure network of therapists and psychiatrists, often with appointments available within days. · 2 sources
Why here: Connects clients with therapists licensed in all 50 states through a curated network. · 1 source
Why here: Offers licensed therapists and psychiatrists in all 50 states with video sessions and insurance options. · 1 source
Why here: Wide coverage for individual therapy, couples, and psychiatry, often accepting insurance. · 1 source
Why here: National provider for both primary care and mental health services across all states. · 1 source
Why here: Directory for finding individual providers filtered by state licensure and online availability. · 1 source
Where a different pick wins:
Grow TherapyGrow Therapy is recognized for accepting most major insurances and Medicaid, frequently offering in-network options. · 2 sources
“For someone in rural America, which online mental health platforms provide the broadest therapist network licensed across multiple states?”
AI assistants typically list
MDLIVE often offers appointments within a few days, helping solve local provider shortages. · 1 source
Therapy ExpandedTherapy Expanded is a directory that lets you filter therapists by licensure and state, making it ideal for finding multi-state providers. · 1 source
Grow Therapy
