Start Taking Control of Your Life With Online Therapy for Depression

The best telehealth therapy for depression combines licensed therapists, evidence-based methods, and real clinical outcomes, not just convenient scheduling.

At Grouport, 70% of members see a clinically significant reduction in depression and anxiety symptoms within 8 weeks, with results tracked through internal studies and research collaborations with Carnegie Mellon, the University of Essex, and the University of Cologne. Treatment draws on multiple evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Behavioral Activation, delivered through group therapy, individual therapy, or a more intensive virtual IOP format depending on how much support you need.

Grouport’s telehealth therapy for depression is priced well below typical U.S. therapy costs, with flat monthly rates rather than variable per-session billing.

• Group therapy for depression: $35/session ($140/month)
• Individual therapy for depression: $112/week ($448/month), averaging $103/session (vs. $150–$200 elsewhere)
• Virtual IOP for depression: $337/week ($1,348/month), covering 9 group and 1 individual session weekly (vs. $3,000–$5,000/month for traditional in-person IOP)

Quarterly (10% savings) and biannual (20% savings) billing bring costs down further, making consistent, evidence-based depression treatment realistic on an ongoing basis rather than a one-time expense.

Telehealth therapy for depression uses the same licensed therapists and evidence-based methods—CBT, DBT, IPT, and others—as in-person treatment, just delivered over secure video chat instead of an office visit. The clinical mechanisms that make depression treatment effective—consistent weekly sessions, a qualified therapist, and evidence-based techniques—remain the same in either format. For many people, telehealth also removes practical barriers like commuting or leaving the house on low-motivation days, which matters directly for depression, since loss of motivation and energy are often core symptoms that can make simply getting to an in-person appointment difficult.

Grouport’s online therapy for depression uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as one of several core evidence-based approaches, alongside DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Behavioral Activation.

CBT specifically helps by:

• Identifying and restructuring the negative thought patterns that fuel depressive symptoms
• Addressing the loss of interest and motivation common in depression through structured, gradual re-engagement with activities
• Building coping skills to manage persistent sadness or hopelessness

Licensed therapists select which combination of these approaches fits your specific symptoms, rather than applying CBT as a one-size-fits-all solution.

No, Grouport’s online therapy for depression, including group, individual, and virtual IOP sessions, is scheduled, ongoing care rather than 24/7 crisis support.

The virtual IOP offers more frequent touchpoints for people managing more acute symptoms—9 group sessions plus 1 individual session per week—but even this higher-intensity format doesn’t provide round-the-clock coverage. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, or is in immediate danger, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988 in the US) or emergency services right away, rather than waiting for a scheduled session.

Grouport doesn’t guarantee same-day appointments, but most members are matched with a therapist or group within a few hours, or within 24–72 hours at most, after signing up. For a single group therapy session per week, you can choose your preferred group, therapist, and schedule directly during signup. For other plans—individual therapy, bundled options, or IOP—a care coordinator reaches out shortly after signup to match you appropriately, and some plans include a brief 20-minute consultation first to make sure the match is right. While this isn’t literally same-day in most cases, it’s considerably faster than the multi-week waits common with many in-person therapists.

Every therapist offering online depression therapy at Grouport is licensed and typically has over a decade of experience across clinical settings, rather than being a newly credentialed provider or unlicensed coach.

The network includes licensed psychologists (PhD, PsyD), licensed clinical social workers (LCSW), licensed mental health counselors (LMHC), and licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFT). Rather than claiming to have “the most experienced” therapists in a way no platform could actually verify, what’s confirmed is a consistent licensing and experience standard applied to every therapist matched through the platform.

Yes, you can switch therapists at any time if your current match isn’t the right fit for your depression symptoms.

• Reach out to Grouport’s support and care coordination team at support@grouporttherapy.com
• The team will suggest alternative therapists and times to switch to
• There’s a full network of depression-focused therapists to choose from
• Adjustments can be made whenever needed, not just at the start of treatment

This flexibility matters especially for depression treatment, since finding a therapist you feel comfortable opening up to often takes a session or two to gauge.

Grouport’s online therapy for depression offers several scheduling paths depending on how much support you want. Standard plans meet weekly at a consistent day and time, similar to in-person therapy, while members wanting more frequent support can add multiple sessions per week or step up to the virtual IOP format, which includes 9 group sessions and 1 individual session weekly, with both daytime and evening time slots available. Sessions can also be booked across group, individual, couples, or family formats depending on what fits your life, and if your schedule changes, your therapist and Grouport’s care team can help you shift to a new recurring time slot.

Yes, Grouport’s online therapy for depression is designed to address specific forms of depression, including postpartum depression, not just generalized depressive symptoms.

Treatment draws on the same evidence-based approaches used across Grouport’s depression care—CBT, DBT, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Behavioral Activation—applied to the specific challenges postpartum depression brings, including persistent sadness, loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities, and disrupted sleep or appetite. Both group therapy, for connecting with others navigating similar postpartum experiences, and individual therapy, for more private, personalized support, are available depending on what feels like the better fit.

Grouport’s online therapy for depression draws on several evidence-based psychotherapy approaches, chosen based on your specific symptoms and needs.

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): builds emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): identifies and restructures negative thought patterns
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT): addresses how relationships and life events contribute to depressive symptoms
• Behavioral Activation (BA): rebuilds engagement with meaningful activities to counter loss of motivation
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): builds psychological flexibility around difficult thoughts and feelings
• Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy: address longer-standing patterns rooted in earlier life experiences

A licensed therapist selects and blends these approaches based on what’s actually driving your depression, rather than applying a single method to every member.

Depression shows up differently for different people, but there are common signs worth paying attention to.

• Loss of interest and motivation: a moderate to severe loss of pleasure or motivation in daily life, including disinterest in activities you once enjoyed and general low energy
• Persistent sadness and hopelessness: ongoing feelings of sadness, helplessness, or emotional numbness that don’t seem to subside
• Behavioral and lifestyle changes: social withdrawal, changes in sleep or appetite, substance use, or self-harm

No matter which of these symptoms you’re experiencing, or how long they’ve been present, evidence-based treatment can help. If you’re having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or emergency services for immediate support, separate from starting a course of ongoing therapy.

Grouport’s online therapy for depression is priced with a flat monthly rate depending on format.

• Group therapy: $35/session ($140/month)
• Individual therapy: $112/week ($448/month), averaging $103/session
• Couples therapy: $123/week ($492/month)
• Family therapy: $160/week ($640/month)
• Virtual IOP: $337/week ($1,348/month)

Since months average 4.33 weeks, some months include a 5th session at no extra cost, and quarterly (10% savings) or biannual (20% savings) billing can lower the cost further.

No, Grouport doesn’t accept insurance directly for depression therapy, but the pricing is designed to stay accessible without it.

• Sessions average $23–$32 for group therapy and $103 for individual therapy, both below typical U.S. therapy costs
• FSA and HSA cards are accepted at checkout
• No diagnosis or medical records are required to start care
• Members can request an invoice each billing cycle to submit to their insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement

This structure lets members start depression treatment quickly, without waiting on insurance authorization or a formal diagnosis first.

Neither format is universally better for depression—the right choice depends on whether you want private, one-on-one attention or the added connection of a group. Individual therapy for depression offers a fully personalized space to work through your specific triggers and goals with a licensed therapist, while group therapy for depression adds peer support from others who understand similar struggles, which research from psychiatrist Dr. Irvin Yalom suggests can be just as effective as individual therapy, while reducing the isolation depression often brings. Many members combine both, using individual sessions for personalized skill-building and group sessions for connection and accountability, and a care coordinator can help you decide which starting point makes the most sense for your specific situation.