Access to licensed therapists and Psychiatrists
You care for everyone else—now it’s time to take care of yourself. Our virtual therapy and psychiatry services fit into your schedule, giving you access to experts who can help you manage stress, anxiety, depression, and more.
How It Works
- Open our platform or app and select the “behavioral health” option
- Select who the visit is for (you or your dependent)
- Select Psychiatry and Therapy then follow the prompts to book an appointment
- Meet with your provider in a private, judgement-free space
What To Expect
Your needs are unique, so we have flexible options to meet you where you are. From therapy to medication management, you have access to services tailored to help you find balance and strength.
1-on-1 Talk Therapy and Counseling
Work one-on-one with a licensed therapist to understand your challenges, build practical coping skills and set achievable goals that support your emotional well-being and daily life.
Therapy and counseling can help you with:
- Behavior change: Help you identify and change negative patterns of thinking and behavior
- Coping strategies: Practical tools to manage stress and improve your wellbeing
Medication Management
Meet with a psychiatrist who can evaluate your symptoms, prescribe appropriate medications, and monitor their effectiveness and side effects. A psychiatrist can help you with:
- Integrated care: Combines medication with psychotherapy for a holistic approach; we encourage every patient on medication to also see a therapist.
- Diagnosis: Identify mental health conditions through comprehensive evaluations
- Medication prescriptions: Provide and adjust medications to manage symptoms effectively
- Medical interventions: Address complex mental health issues with specialized medical treatments
FAQs
Do I need a diagnosis to book a session?
No, you can start therapy or psychiatry without a formal diagnosis.
Is this covered by insurance?
Mental health coverage depends on your health benefit plan. For more information on your specific coverage, log in into your CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield member account at https://member.carefirst.com/members/home.page or call the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Member Services team. The number is listed on the back of your CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield insurance ID card. Our navigators can also help you check your benefits to see if you’re eligible to use this service. If you need assistance finding out if you are eligible, please contact us at navigation@closeknithealth.com.
How long are sessions?
Mental health virtual visits can range anywhere from 15-60 minutes. Depending on your needs, the duration of mental health visits will vary. Your therapist will work with you to define the number of visits and frequency of visits you may need.
What clinical conditions are treated by psychiatry through CloseKnit?
CloseKnit psychiatry providers can treat the following conditions:
- Anxiety (mild-severe)
- Panic disorders
- Depression (single episode, mild-recurrent, severe)
- Trauma, PTSD
- Mood disorders
- Relationship issues
- Comorbid nonactive substance abuse
- ADHD, impulse control
- Gender identity and LQBTQIA + issues
- Sleep disturbances
- Behavioral health-related ASD issues
Short-term therapy
- Build resilience and coping skills through counseling rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Available for conditions such as stress, poor sleep, depression, anxiety,and more
- Programs tailored to your needs
- Licensed Therapists (LCSW, LPC, and LMFTs)
Psychiatry
- Mental health assessment and medication management
- Conditions treated include Bipolar Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, substance abuse, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and more.
- Psychiatrist MDs and DOs and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
Long-term counseling
- Available for conditions such as anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief, substance use disorder, life transition, perinatal and post-partum mental health, and more
- Extended therapy (10+ weeks)
- Licensed therapists (LCSW, LPC, and LMFTs)
Am I eligible?
There are two requirements for registration:
1. You must be an adult (18+) to register (Dependents ages 2-17 can be added to your account)
2. You must participate in an eligible health plan (full list provided during the sign up process)

