Therapy without the wait.
- Matched with a licensed therapist within 24 hours
- $0 copay potential with most insurance plans
- Video, voice, or messaging — your phone, your call
Most insured members have a $0 copay
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What's included
with Sanctum
- Match with a licensed therapist in 24 hours or sooner
- Therapy sessions over video, voice, or live messaging
- Unlimited in-app messaging with your therapist, every day
- Switch therapists at any time, no extra cost or paperwork
How Sanctum works
From the moment you finish your assessment to your first session, the median is under 48 hours. Here's exactly what happens.
Check eligibility
We're in-network with most major plans, and you can check your coverage in minutes. Out-of-pocket pricing is posted too.
Get matched
Answer a few questions and we'll match you with a licensed therapist within 24 hours.
Start therapy
Meet your therapist over live video, voice, or messaging — your call, every week.
Switch any time
If your first therapist isn't a fit, it's two taps to pick a new one. No extra cost.
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Combining therapy and medication has been proven to bring the best results for most mental-health conditions.
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Our network of therapists and psychiatry providers have specialization in 150+ conditions, treatment approaches, and mental-health needs.
Real members. Real change.
Therapy at Sanctum was different. The matching actually worked, and I felt heard from the very first session.
First time in therapy and Sanctum made it less scary than I expected. My therapist understood me from minute one.
Mira specializes in new parents. She didn't try to make me feel grateful for being a mother — she helped me feel like myself again.
I'd been on three waitlists when I tried Sanctum. Matched within a day with someone who actually got me, and my first session was that Friday.
Eight sessions in I asked myself why I'd waited so long. The match was accurate from minute one. The app makes it impossible to fall off.
My Sanctum therapist helped me notice the spiraling thoughts before they spiraled. It's great to talk to somebody who actually listens.
Care that actually works.
Sanctum partners with peer-reviewed research institutions to validate the quality of our treatment methods. Independent studies of our own member outcomes, run quarterly.
saw improvement of anxiety or depression symptoms within 3 months
reported Sanctum was as or more effective than face-to-face therapy
found Sanctum to be more convenient than face-to-face therapy
Source: Peer-reviewed clinical research, 2024
Any questions?
Find trustworthy answers on all things mental health at Sanctum.
How much is Sanctum online therapy?
Most members pay $0–$50 per session after deductible. Self-pay starts at $69 per week (4 sessions/month) or $89 per individual session. Sliding-scale rates from $35 are available for income-qualifying members.
Does insurance cover online therapy?
Yes, in most cases. We're in-network with Cigna, Aetna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem BCBS, Humana, Medicare, and Medicaid in many states. Run your insurance during signup for a real-time eligibility check — usually within 90 seconds.
Is online therapy effective?
Yes. Peer-reviewed research repeatedly shows online therapy is as effective as in-person for most concerns including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The barrier matters more than the modality — therapy you actually attend works.
What is the difference between therapy and psychiatry?
Therapy is talk-based work with a licensed therapist (psychologist, social worker, or counselor) using approaches like CBT, EMDR, or ACT. Psychiatry is medication-based care with a psychiatrist (MD). Many members do both — they work better together than either alone.
How do I get matched with a therapist?
Three minutes of intake, then we route you to a licensed therapist with same-week availability. Within 24 hours of completing intake, you'll have an introductory message from your matched therapist.
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