A little light,
when you need it.
Licensed therapists, matched to you. Video sessions, messaging, and couples counseling — private, flexible, and designed for real life.
Care you can count on
Licensed & vetted
Every therapist holds active state licensure (LMFT, LCSW, PhD, PsyD) and passes a rigorous credentialing review.
On your schedule
Morning, evening, or weekend slots. Async messaging available anytime. No waiting weeks for an appointment.
Fully confidential
HIPAA-compliant infrastructure. Your sessions, messages, and data are private — always.
From first thought to first session
Tell us what's on your mind
A brief, thoughtful intake — what brings you here, what you're hoping for, your schedule and format preferences. Takes about 5 minutes.
We find your fit
Our matching considers specialty, approach, language, and availability. You receive 2–3 therapist recommendations, not an algorithm's guess.
Meet your therapist
Schedule your first session — video, phone, or start with a message. Most members connect within 48 hours.
Grow, at your pace
Ongoing sessions, mood check-ins, journaling, and resources — all in one place. Change therapists anytime, no questions asked.
Whatever you’re carrying
Therapy, your way
Live video
50-minute sessions, face-to-face via encrypted video.
Messaging
Async text with your therapist — send a message anytime, receive a thoughtful response within a day.
Couples
Joint sessions for partners navigating communication, conflict, or life transitions together.
Meet some of our therapists
Words from our members
These testimonials represent real member sentiments, shared with permission and lightly edited for privacy. Results vary — therapy outcomes depend on many individual factors.
“For the first time I felt like someone was actually listening — not just waiting to give advice.”
Member, 34
Using Lantern for anxiety
“The matching process was genuinely thoughtful. My therapist understood my background without me having to explain it all.”
Member, 28
Matched with Dr. Kwame
“I was skeptical about online therapy. Six months later, I can't imagine going back to the old way.”
Member, 41
Couples counseling
Plans from $60/week
Messaging plans, live video sessions, and couples therapy — designed to fit real budgets. HSA/FSA cards accepted. Some insurers cover telehealth; we provide documentation.
See all plansAre you in crisis or need immediate help?
Lantern is not a crisis service. If you’re in immediate danger or distress, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).
Ready to take the first step?
Answer a few questions, get matched with a therapist, and book your first session — all in under 10 minutes.
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