Best HIPAA-Compliant Telehealth Platforms for Therapists — 2026
Not all video platforms are HIPAA-compliant — and the difference matters. A telehealth platform that will not sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is off-limits for therapy sessions, regardless of how secure it claims to be. Here are the five best HIPAA-compliant telehealth options for therapists in 2026.
Common mistake: Standard Zoom is NOT HIPAA-compliant
Many therapists use regular Zoom, FaceTime, or Google Meet without realizing these platforms will not sign a HIPAA BAA. OCR has actively pursued these violations since 2023. Always verify your platform has a signed BAA.
SimplePractice
Best all-in-one: EHR + telehealth in one platform
Included with EHR ($29–$99/mo)
PROS
- ✓No separate subscription needed
- ✓BAA covered under main EHR agreement
- ✓Client waiting room
- ✓Automated session reminders
- ✓Mobile app for clients
CONS
- ✗Must pay for full SimplePractice plan
- ✗Not standalone — tied to EHR subscription
BAA STATUS
✓ Included in all paid plans
Doxy.me
Best free option — BAA included even on free plan
Free / Pro $35/mo / Clinic $50/mo
PROS
- ✓Free plan includes BAA — rare
- ✓No app download required for clients
- ✓Simple link-based sessions
- ✓Waiting room feature
- ✓Works in any browser
CONS
- ✗Free plan has limited features
- ✗No EHR integration — just video
- ✗Less polished than SimplePractice
BAA STATUS
✓ Included on all plans including free
Zoom for Healthcare
Most familiar platform — but requires paid healthcare plan
From $200/mo (Healthcare plan)
PROS
- ✓Familiar interface for clients
- ✓High reliability
- ✓BAA available on Healthcare plan
- ✓Large group sessions
CONS
- ✗Standard Zoom does NOT include a BAA
- ✗Healthcare plan is expensive
- ✗Overkill for solo therapists
- ✗Many therapists accidentally use standard Zoom
BAA STATUS
✓ Healthcare plan only — NOT standard Zoom
VSee
Best for complex multi-location group practices
From $49/mo
PROS
- ✓HIPAA-compliant BAA included
- ✓Multi-provider scheduling
- ✓Low bandwidth optimization
- ✓Good for rural/poor connection clients
CONS
- ✗Older interface
- ✗Higher price for solo use
- ✗Less intuitive than newer platforms
BAA STATUS
✓ BAA included on all paid plans
Google Meet (Workspace Business)
Only HIPAA-compliant if using Google Workspace Business
From $12/mo per user (Workspace Business)
PROS
- ✓Familiar to most clients
- ✓Integrated with Google Calendar
- ✓BAA available with Workspace Business
CONS
- ✗Standard Google Meet = NOT HIPAA compliant
- ✗Must have Business plan AND request BAA separately
- ✗Easy to accidentally use personal account
- ✗Not purpose-built for therapy
BAA STATUS
✓ Workspace Business only — NOT personal Google accounts
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FAQ — HIPAA Telehealth for Therapists
Is regular Zoom HIPAA-compliant for therapy?
No. Standard Zoom (free or paid Pro/Business plans) does not include a HIPAA BAA. Only Zoom for Healthcare — a separate, significantly more expensive plan — includes a BAA. Most solo therapists use Doxy.me (free BAA) or SimplePractice's built-in telehealth instead.
Is FaceTime HIPAA-compliant for therapy sessions?
No. Apple does not offer HIPAA Business Associate Agreements for FaceTime on any plan. FaceTime cannot be used for therapy sessions involving protected health information.
What is the cheapest HIPAA-compliant telehealth option?
Doxy.me offers a free plan that includes a BAA — making it the cheapest legitimate HIPAA telehealth option. For therapists who also need an EHR, SimplePractice includes telehealth in their plans starting at $29/month.
Do I need a separate telehealth platform if I use SimplePractice?
No. SimplePractice includes HIPAA-compliant telehealth in all paid plans and the BAA covers the telehealth sessions. You do not need Doxy.me or Zoom for Healthcare if you use SimplePractice.