Checked 30 Oct 2026 · 2 changes this month
Headway 3.2Bronze 30 pts
Free insurance credentialing and billing for therapists in private practice - see insured clients and earn roughly 80-120 dollars per session, far above content-platform rates.
Good for Therapists and counsellors
- Free to joinNo sign-up fee
- Only in United StatesResidents only
- VettedScreens people before they join
- Pays via Direct depositHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2019 7 yrs
Based in- New York, United States
- Web rank
- #27,552 worldwide
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Headway is a therapist platform where providers are screened before they can join, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Free for therapists - Headway earns from insurers, earnings are typically paid out twice a month, on the 15th and the last day. the 1st to the 15th pays at month end, and the 16th onward pays on the next 15th. and you can withdraw via Direct deposit. Founded in 2019, Headway is based in New York, United States. It is available in United States.
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What changed
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2 updates · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
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- Payout speed added: Twice a month, on the 15th and the last day. The 1st to the 15th pays at month end, and the 16th onward pays on the next 15th. source ↗
- Sign-up rules added source ↗
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Strong on fees. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees5.0
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.5
- Track record3.0
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Headway 65,000+ providers (2025-12)
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Headway United States
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Headway Twice a month, on the 15th and the last day. The 1st to the 15th pays at month end, and th…
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Headway #27,552 worldwide
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Headway Founded 2019
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Can I join Headway?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you pass its application and you live in United States.
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- Sign upFree
- Application and vettingBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Joining is free. You meet a practice consultant, then Headway credentials you in the states where you are licensed.
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How Headway compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Headway takes no commission from what you earn — 1 of the 7 online therapy platforms we track are free to earn on.
Compared with the online therapy platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Headway legit?
What we could verify about the company
Headway is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2019 (7 years)
- Headquartered in New York, United States
- Screens providers before they can join
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #27,552)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Headway in public records
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- Website rank
- #27,552 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (headway.co)
Sources: Tranco. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Headway timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Headway founded
Headquarters today: New York, United States
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Milestone
65,000+ providers
Headway says more than 65,000 mental health providers practice on its network, after 22,000+ new providers joined in 2025, per its 2025 annual report.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Headway
How much does Headway charge?
Headway fees: Free for therapists - Headway earns from insurers. It takes no commission, so apart from payment-processing or withdrawal costs you keep what you earn.
How do you get paid on Headway?
Headway pays out via Direct deposit. Timing: Twice a month, on the 15th and the last day. The 1st to the 15th pays at month end, and the 16th onward pays on the next 15th.
Which countries is Headway available in?
United States.
How much do people earn on Headway?
Headway says more than 65,000 mental health providers practice on its network, after 22,000+ new providers joined in 2025, per its 2025 annual report. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Headway legit?
Yes, Headway is a real, operating platform: operating since 2019 (7 years), headquartered in New York, United States and screens providers before they can join. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Headway alternatives?
Similar platforms include Alma, Grow Therapy, Rula and SonderMind. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
Compare Headway with…
Headway alternatives
More online therapy like BetterHelp
AlmaA membership-based platform that gets therapists credentialed with insurers, handles billing, and sends client referrals while you keep your own practice.
Fees Monthly membership for therapistshelloalma.com
Grow TherapyCredentialing, referrals, and billing for independent therapists - typical insurance session rates land around 80-110 dollars.
Fees ~$60-160 per session by state/insurancegrowtherapy.com
RulaA mental health platform (formerly Path) connecting licensed therapists and psychiatric providers with insured clients, with admin work handled.
Fees Flat per-session rates by payer contractrula.com
SonderMindMatches licensed therapists with insured clients and handles the credentialing, billing, and paperwork side of practice.
Fees Paid per session at insurance ratessondermind.com
BetterHelpThe biggest online therapy platform - licensed therapists join as contractors and earn roughly 25-35 dollars per live session hour plus messaging compensation, with clients supplied by the platform.
Fees ~$25-35/hr live sessions + messaging paybetterhelp.com
TalkspaceA major therapy and psychiatry platform - licensed clinicians take text, audio, and video clients as contractors with flexible caseloads.
Fees Per-session ~$70-90 per 60-min + bonusestalkspace.com