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Rula 2.7
A mental health platform (formerly Path) connecting licensed therapists and psychiatric providers with insured clients, with admin work handled.
Good for Therapists and counsellors
- VettedScreens people before they join
- Pays via Direct depositHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2019 7 yrs
Based in- Los Angeles, United States
- Web rank
- #36,293 worldwide
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Rula is a therapist platform where providers are screened before they can join, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Flat per-session rates by payer contract, earnings are typically paid out every other friday, for sessions from the previous two weeks. and you can withdraw via Direct deposit. Founded in 2019, Rula is based in Los Angeles, United States. It is available in United States.
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What changed
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- Payout speed added: Every other Friday, for sessions from the previous two weeks. source ↗
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Rula 23,000+ providers (2026)
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Rula United States
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Rula Flat per-session rates by payer contract
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Rula Flat per-session rates by payer contract
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Rula Every other Friday, for sessions from the previous two weeks.
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Rula #36,293 worldwide
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Rula Founded 2019
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Rula Founded 2019
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How Rula compares
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Is Rula legit?
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Rula is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2019 (7 years)
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States
- Screens providers before they can join
- Its domain rula.com was registered in 2008 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 100,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #36,293)
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Rula in public records
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- Website rank
- #36,293 worldwideAmong the top 100,000 sites (rula.com)
- Domain registered
- Mar 2008rula.com, 18 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Rula timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Rula founded
Headquarters today: Los Angeles, United States
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Milestone
23,000+ providers
Rula says it has more than 23,000 licensed providers on its platform, per its homepage.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Rula
How much does Rula charge?
Rula fees: Flat per-session rates by payer contract.
How do you get paid on Rula?
Rula pays out via Direct deposit. Timing: Every other Friday, for sessions from the previous two weeks.
Which countries is Rula available in?
United States.
How much do people earn on Rula?
Rula says it has more than 23,000 licensed providers on its platform, per its homepage. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Rula legit?
Yes, Rula is a real, operating platform: operating since 2019 (7 years), headquartered in Los Angeles, 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 Rula alternatives?
Similar platforms include Headway, Alma, Grow Therapy and Talkspace. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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Rula alternatives
More online therapy like BetterHelp
HeadwayFree 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.
Fees Free for therapists - Headway earns from insurersheadway.co
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
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
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