App Feature
Telehealth by SimplePractice enables secure, HIPAA‑compliant video appointments between clients and clinicians, with simple join links (no login), mobile-friendly forms, and basic in‑app health tracking and assessments.
Verdict
A streamlined, secure telehealth companion for SimplePractice users, best when your clinician already uses the platform.
Who is it for
Best for:
- Clients whose therapists/clinicians use SimplePractice and send video links
- Users who want frictionless, HIPAA‑compliant sessions on mobile
- Providers seeking an easy, patient-friendly video join experience
Not ideal for:
- People looking to find new providers or on-demand care in-app
- Users needing advanced teleconferencing features (breakouts, multi-party tools)
- Those wanting cross-platform telehealth independent of a specific practice system
Real-world User Experience
Users like it:
High overall ratings suggest smooth session join flow, dependable video quality for most users, and appreciation for the secure, ad‑free, no‑login experience.
Users complain about:
A minority likely report occasional connectivity or audio/video glitches and device-specific issues typical of telehealth apps; functionality is limited outside scheduled sessions with a SimplePractice provider.
Is it Worth Paying For?
The app is free with no ads or in‑app purchases. There’s nothing to buy; value depends on your clinician using SimplePractice.
How it Compares to Alternatives
Compared with general teleconferencing (e.g., Zoom) it offers a simpler, HIPAA‑oriented patient workflow and no-account joining but fewer meeting features. Versus consumer telehealth marketplaces (e.g., Teladoc, Amwell), it doesn’t match you with clinicians—it's a companion for existing SimplePractice care. Against browser-based tools (e.g., Doxy.me), the native app can be more reliable on mobile and integrates with SimplePractice scheduling/forms, while remaining more restricted to that ecosystem.
Summary
Telehealth by SimplePractice focuses on doing one thing well: helping clients and clinicians hold secure, HIPAA‑compliant video sessions with minimal friction. The app removes login hurdles, integrates with a clinician’s SimplePractice workflow, and keeps the experience clean and ad‑free. Reviews and ratings indicate generally smooth performance with the usual occasional connectivity quirks seen in video apps. It is not a marketplace to find providers and doesn’t offer advanced conferencing extras, but as a dedicated companion for practices running on SimplePractice, it delivers a reliable, user-friendly telehealth experience at no cost.





