“The service was available at a very trying time in my life when no one else had availability”
— a MinuteClinic mental health counseling services patient
Life can be difficult. That’s why we’re here to help. When you’re ready, book a session with a MinuteClinic® licensed therapist — in person or online.*
— a MinuteClinic mental health counseling services patient
When you arrive at MinuteClinic for an in-person session, head right to the waiting area. Your licensed therapist will greet you when it's time for your visit.
Plan to arrive early, just in case — to help you get the most out of your session. MinuteClinic licensed therapists will conduct a detailed assessment of your personal well-being needs, leveraging evidence-based assessments.
Book an in-person session Schedule a telehealth sessionDuring your initial assessment, your licensed therapist will help assess your current situation and explore potential options for reducing your distress.
Together, you and your licensed therapist will create an individualized care plan to help improve your mental health and total well-being.
Your licensed therapist will provide ongoing sessions with you to help you address your areas of concern.
If you have a need for higher levels of care,* our licensed therapists will work with you to find an appropriate specialist from our extensive provider network and collaborate with your existing providers when appropriate.
MinuteClinic services may be less expensive and can be more convenient than traditional mental and emotional health counseling services. We can bill your insurance* directly, or you can pay with cash or credit card or use your employee assistance program (EAP) benefits if appropriate. Most insurance is accepted.
Talk to a licensed therapist online and get the help you’ve been seeking from the comfort of your home. Even if you’re on the go, telehealth sessions are available anywhere you are in your participating state.
If you already know that you would like a telehealth session, you can also go directly to our MinuteClinic E-Clinic website. Creating an online MyChart account is easy and quick. Once you are in, you can request an online mental health counseling session, and a provider will be in touch with you very soon.
Get helpful tips and a closer look at the services and care MinuteClinic can provide.
*for 92% of new patients: Data as of October 28, unless otherwise noted. Preliminary data based on initial months of operations and subject to updates as service scales up in current and new markets.
*for 82% of patients: Measured via Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) scores for patients who have completed more than one visit and reported having at least mild depression symptoms in their initial visit.
*for minuteclinic® licensed therapists: Services are available for adults 18 and up and are only available in select locations. Mental health counseling services are provided by a MinuteClinic licensed therapist within a CVS® HealthHUB™ location.
*for most insurance claims: Services covered by most insurance. If you will be using insurance, we recommend contacting your insurance company before your visit to be sure that the service you're seeking is covered. Your payment responsibility may vary based on your insurance coverage.