State Easy Score

Easy Score: Mental Health Care Access by State

Easy Score

How Easy Is It to Get Mental Health Care Online in Each State?

Easy Score v2.0 | 35-Point Framework
51
States Scored
24.2
Average Score
12
Easiest (B)
8
Hardest (F)
Easy Score Categories (35 Points Total)
🌐 Find a Therapist (12 pts)
Compacts: Can you see therapists from other states?Out-of-State: Can therapists from other states practice here?
⚡ Wait Times (8 pts)
Processing: How long until new therapists can practice?Practice Pending: Can therapists start working while licensed?App Complexity: How hard is it to get licensed?
💰 Costs (5 pts)
Licensing Fees: How expensive is it to become a therapist?Pathways: Are there affordable entry routes?
🩺 Quality & Access (10 pts)
Telehealth: Can you see your therapist online?Scope: Can therapists practice independently?Supervision: Are there ongoing requirements?
A
B
C
D
F
RankStateScoreGradeCategory Breakdown

Therapy Without Borders | Easy Score: Mental Health Care Access by State

Data as of February 2026 | 35-Point Framework | Click any state name for detailed breakdown