LunaJoy specializes in therapy, psychiatry, and wellness services designed for women. It offers medication management, group therapy, wellness coaching, and more, tailored to support women through different life stages and address a wide range of needs, including anxiety, trauma, and reproductive health. LunaJoy is available in 12 states plus D.C. and accepts several major insurance plans.
LunaJoy at a Glance
Cost: $125–$240 per appointment
Insurance Accepted? Yes
Geographic Availability: 12 states & D.C.
Pros & Cons
Pros - Focus on women’s health
- Accepts many insurance plans, including Medicare & Medicaid
- Professional, friendly, and trustworthy customer service
Cons - Only available in 12 states
- No app to help with scheduling
- Not for men, children, or couples
- Can’t choose your own provider
Preview LunaJoy
Currently available in 12 US states & D.C., LunaJoy specializes in therapy, psychiatry, and wellness services for women. Key features include medication management, individual therapy, group therapy, and wellness coaching, addressing diverse needs like anxiety, trauma, and reproductive health. LunaJoy also specializes in therapeutic support for women facing infertility, perinatal, postpartum, and menopausal issues.
Out-of-pocket, an initial psychiatry assessment costs $240 with $150 per follow-up. Initial intake appointments for therapy cost $150 with $125 per follow-up. LunaJoy accepts insurance from many providers, including Medicare and Medicaid.
While LunaJoy matches you with the first available provider instead of giving you a choice, but even so, both my psychiatrist and therapist were wonderful. They validated and supported me, and I actually teared up during both appointments. While I wish I had the option to choose my own provider, I was not disappointed with who I was assigned.
Primary obstacles to care with LunaJoy are location and coverage. If you don’t have insurance or if you live in a state that LunaJoy does not currently cover, you will likely want an alternative. Brightside Health and Amwell operate in a broader range of states and still accept insurance. For those who don’t have insurance, consider Open Path Collective.
Additionally, LunaJoy Health doesn’t offer services to men, children, or couples. For kids, teens, and their families, I suggest a platform like Bend Health. Couples who want counseling might consider Regain or Talkspace. Men can explore our list of best online therapy services, all of which provide mental healthcare for all genders.
Brightside - Therapy & Medication Using Your Insurance
Together, medication and therapy can help you feel like yourself, faster. Brightside Health develops personalized plans that are unique to you and offers 1 on 1 support from start to finish. United Healthcare, Anthem, Cigna, and Aetna insurance are accepted.
Detailed Review of LunaJoy
LunaJoy is an online women’s mental health program offering a variety of services across a women’s lifespan, ranging from individual therapy and medication management to group therapy and wellness coaching.
While the biggest downside we see is its lack of nationwide care, LunaJoy is continuing to expand its availability and insurance networks.
Review our scoring criteria for online psychiatry platforms here.
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Therapy
Therapy with LunaJoy is similar to other online platforms. After signing up and filling out basic info, including your phone number, email, and date of birth, a brief mental health questionnaire is sent for you to complete prior to your appointment. There is a place to read all of the clinician’s bios, however, you cannot schedule your therapist from a directory and instead you’re matched by the platform. The HIPAA-compliant link for telehealth can be used on mobile or desktop.
I felt like my therapist was professional and supportive of my goals discussed for therapy, and I could see her being a good fit for me long-term.
Medication Management
LunaJoy includes medication management, with either a board-certified medical doctor or licensed nurse practitioner. Similar to other online medication management services, LunaJoy providers cannot prescribe controlled substances, such as Xanax or Adderall. The out-of-pocket cost for an initial 60-minute intake is $240 and 30-minute follow-up sessions are $150. Several insurance plans are accepted, which could drastically lower the cost.
It is important to know that medication management is not a requirement for going to therapy, and while I have been previously hesitant to try medication, I felt like my LunaJoy psychiatrist was able to listen and address my concerns. I teared up at the kindness and support I received, and I trusted her recommendation to begin medication to help manage my symptoms.
Wellness Coaching
LunaJoy wellness coaching costs $150 for first appointments and $125 for follow-up sessions. Wellness coaching differs from therapy as it focuses solely on the present and giving you strategies and tools to meet these goals. Therapy requires a diagnosis and often reviews your past to help identify patterns and behaviors.
I did not personally try LunaJoy’s wellness coaching feature.
Group Coaching
The primary objective of LunaJoy’s coaching groups is to facilitate education, skill building, and personal growth. LunaJoy Group Coaching costs $35 per session and is not covered by insurance. Each group will vary in length but is generally 6–8 weeks long. You have to contact customer service or submit a form online to express your interest.
Group topics include:
- Promoting wellness and self-care
- Navigating pregnancy and postpartum
- Dealing with stress and anxiety
- Perinatal grief and loss
I did not personally experience group coaching, and I wish I could have looked at availability of the groups without having to contact customer service.
How Much Does LunaJoy Cost?
There are no subscription fees to use LunaJoy, everything is billed as a fee-for-service. LunaJoy is in-network with plenty of insurance companies, and always adding more to their network.
Details about LunaJoy’s out-of-pocket pricing:
- LunaJoy Psychiatry: $240 initial intake, $150 per session
- LunaJoy Therapy: $150 initial intake, $125 per session
- LunaJoy Group Therapy: $35 per session
- LunaJoy Wellness Coaching: $150 initial intake, $125 per session
Some of the insurance plans accepted by LunaJoy include:
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- AmeriHealth
- Alliance Health
- BCBS plans
- Beacon
- Carelon
- Cigna
- Humana/Tricare
- Magellan Healthcare
- Medicaid
- Meridian
- Molina
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- Wellcare
- And many more
Who Does LunaJoy Serve?
LunaJoy serves women across their lifespan in 12 states and D.C. LunaJoy Health assists with therapy for women facing infertility, perinatal, postpartum, and menopausal issues, as well as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and life transitions.
At this time, LunaJoy is available in Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
User Reviews of LunaJoy
LunaJoy does not have its own native app on the Google Play or Apple App Stores, so online user reviews are incredibly limited. However, LunaJoy does have a few in-person locations with more Google reviews, and clients at each location leave overwhelmingly positive feedback. Of the three in-person offices listed on Google, each has more than a 4.5 out of 5 star rating.
There are a few online reviews from current and previous employees, which are overall positive, but a few employees mentioned a lack of professionalism and oversight.
Reviews from Google | 4.6 out of 5 stars | 211 reviews
Positive Reviews from Google mention that they would recommend the service to anyone looking for virtual therapy. Another stated that they initially had a scheduling issue that the staff worked quickly to resolve.
There are no written Negative Reviews on Google.
Reviews from GlassDoor | 4.0 out of 5 stars | 6 reviews
Positive Reviews on GlassDoor mention a friendly, fast-paced work environment.
Negative Reviews cite that there aren’t benefits for workers, as well as a lack of oversight and professionalism from leadership.
Alternatives & Competitors
LunaJoy’s primary limitations are related to location and insurance coverage. If you don’t have insurance or live in a state where LunaJoy isn’t available, you’ll likely need to explore other options.
Additionally, LunaJoy specializes in supporting women throughout various life stages. As a result, men, children, adolescents, and couples may need to consider other platforms for therapy or medication management.
Brightside Health
Price: $45–$349 monthly
Insurance Accepted: Yes
For those who don’t live in one of the 12 states where LunaJoy currently operates, Brightside Health could be a decent option. Available nationwide, Brightside Health provides therapy and psychiatry services to adults, as well as unique crisis care and intensive outpatient options for those with more acute mental health issues. Like LunaJoy, Brightside Health accepts many major insurance plans, and also offers an affordable cash-pay option.
To learn more, read our Brightside Health review.
Pros & Cons
Pros - Available nationwide
- Accepts many major insurance plans
- Prescribes medication
Cons - Customer service can be slow
- Video sessions limited to 30 minutes
Amwell
Price: $109–$279 monthly
Insurance Accepted: Yes
Both LunaJoy and Amwell accept insurance and prescribe medication. Amwell, like LunaJoy, offers prenatal, postpartum, & menopause counseling; however, LunaJoy offers much more comprehensive care for women. One major difference between these two platforms is that Amwell offers therapy services to kids 10 and up, as well as people of all genders, whereas LunaJoy only treats adult women.
To learn more, read our Amwell Review.
Pros & Cons
Pros - Therapy (for ages 10+) and psychiatry (for 18+)
- Available nationwide
- Offers specialized prenatal, postpartum, & menopause counseling
Cons - No therapist matching service
- Final price depends on provider
Why You Can Trust My Review
“Based on my experience using LunaJoy, it is a great option for those with insurance, and are looking for care specifically designed for women. I really appreciated how professional and responsive the team was, and also having the option to participate in group therapy and wellness coaching all on one platform.
However, it may not be the best option for women without insurance, as the out-of-pocket costs could add up rather quickly. Those who do not fit within its area of focus may want to consider alternatives such as Brightside Health, BetterHelp, or Open Path Collective.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LunaJoy Legit?
Yes, LunaJoy is a legit company that is continuing to expand.
What Can LunaJoy Prescribe?
LunaJoy can prescribe most medications outside of controlled substances such as Xanax and Adderall due to state drug regulations.
What States Does LunaJoy Cover?
LunaJoy is available in Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina. You can book an appointment online in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Georgia, and New Jersey. To book in Nebraska, North Carolina, Alaska, and New York, please give them a call. They are continuing to expand to other states.
How Much Does LunaJoy Cost?
Without insurance, therapy appointments are $150 for initial intake and $125 for each followup appointment. Basic medication management appointments are $240 for initial intake and $150 for each followup appointment.
Can I Use Insurance for LunaJoy?
Yes, LunaJoy is in-network with certain insurances and continues to become in-network with others. Email [email protected] to verify your benefits.
Does LunaJoy Issue Refunds?
LunaJoy does not have any subscription packages and only charges when a session (therapy, medication management, or group therapy) is conducted.
Is LunaJoy HIPAA-Compliant?
Yes, LunaJoy uses Doxy.me for their telehealth visits. You can read more about LunaJoy Health’s privacy policies.
History & News About LunaJoy
Founded in 2021, LunaJoy specializes in women’s mental health through all phases of life.2 LunaJoy Health strives to make mental health services accessible through psychotherapy, medication management, genetic testing, coaching, and holistic wellness. It secured a round of seed funding of $4.2 million in April 2024, the same month it launched its integrative care program, LunaCare.3
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