Real ChatGPT answer + Gemini simulation · index seed0AfMILD3sMYcompleteAI OverviewHealth and wellness · telehealthinformational
What is the cheapest way to access ongoing mental health therapy through MDLive when you are on a tight monthly budget?
ChatGPTgpt-6Geminigemini-3.5-flash-lite3 passes + 1 real-search34 queries10/30/2026
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Gemini unique queries
32
2 in ≥ half the passes · stability 35%
ChatGPT real searches predicted
50%
1 of 2 matched the simulation
Fan-out diagram
Seed → topic clusters → sub-queries, per model.
SEED QUERY
What is the cheapest way to access ongoing mental health therapy through MDLive when you are on a tight monthly budget?
32 unique queries · 3 passes
Badge and edge weight = share of passes that produced the query. Hover a query for its intent and routing format.
Query classes
Google's semantic query class for every sub-query: what kind of answer each search is after, simulated vs real.
ChatGPT real searches (2)
Classes come from the query-classifier (a local Laya model). 2 of 2 calls are low-confidence (under 50%) — hover a query in the table to see its confidence. 32 queries are still being classified.
What the models actually searched
Each model answered the query with its own web search. These are the searches it ran, matched to the closest simulated query.
ChatGPT2 real searches · gpt-650% predicted
MDLive therapy cost self pay insurance behavioral health therapy pricing ongoing sessions 2026 official Google ↗
MDLive mental health therapy pricing insurance copay self pay official Google ↗
- Mental Health · mdlive.com
- Frequently Asked Questions · mdlive.com
Semantic map
Every query placed by meaning (EmbeddingGemma 2, 256-d). Shaded regions are topics, nearby points are near-paraphrases, and a circle's size is how often the query came back.
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SimulatedReal search
Hover a query to see its counterpart · click a topic to focus it · zoom with Ctrl/⌘ + scroll, a pinch, double-click or +
Queries
32 queries · click a column to sort
| Query / type | Search | Intent | Query class | Routing format | Cluster | Freq ↓ | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MDLive mental health therapy cost per session without insurance REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the base cash-pay price for a therapy session on MDLive. | — | pricing_page | mdlive therapy pricing and costs | 2x of 3 | |
does medicaid cover mdlive therapy sessions RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if state Medicaid programs cover MDLive mental health visits for free or cheap. | — | faq_page | insurance and medicaid coverage | 2x of 3 | |
how to get cheap therapy on mdlive REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants a direct reformulation of the original prompt focusing on cost reduction on MDLive. | — | how_to_steps | discounts and promotional codes | 1x of 3 | |
lowest cost mdlib therapy options budget REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find the absolute cheapest ways to get therapy via MDLive. | — | web_article | telehealth platform price comparison | 1x of 3 | |
mdlive mental health pricing per session without insurance RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand the base out-of-pocket costs for MDLive therapy sessions. | — | pricing_page | mdlive therapy pricing and costs | 1x of 3 | |
does health insurance cover MDLive therapy sessions IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Understand if health insurance plans typically cover ongoing mental health visits on MDLive to reduce out-of-pocket costs. | — | faq_page | insurance and medicaid coverage | 1x of 3 | |
does health insurance cover mdlive mental health visits IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user needs to know if their insurance or employer benefits can make MDLive therapy free or low-cost. | — | faq_page | insurance and medicaid coverage | 1x of 3 | |
MDLive financial assistance or sliding scale therapy options RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if MDLive offers discounts, financial aid, or sliding scale pricing for low-income users. | — | web_article | financial hardship and sliding scale | 1x of 3 | |
how to use health insurance for mdlive therapy discount IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Determine if insurance or employer plans lower the recurring cost of MDLive therapy. | — | faq_page | discounts and promotional codes | 1x of 3 | |
mdlive vs betterhelp therapy cost comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to compare MDLive therapy pricing against alternative online therapy providers. | — | comparison_table | telehealth platform price comparison | 1x of 3 | |
mdlive vs betterhelp cheapest ongoing mental health therapy COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare MDLive's subscription or session costs with competitor platforms. | — | comparison_table | telehealth platform price comparison | 1x of 3 | |
MDLive vs BetterHelp vs Talkspace cheapest therapy subscription COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Compare the ongoing monthly costs of MDLive against other popular telehealth therapy platforms. | — | comparison_table | telehealth platform price comparison | 1x of 3 | |
employer sponsored telehealth mental health benefits mdlive ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to check if their workplace benefits include subsidized or free MDLive access. | — | web_article | employer sponsored telehealth benefits | 1x of 3 | |
employer sponsored telehealth benefits MDLive mental health ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Identify if corporate wellness programs or employer benefits provide free or discounted MDLive access. | — | pdf_whitepaper | employer sponsored telehealth benefits | 1x of 3 | |
affordable telehealth psychiatry and therapy platforms ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover other budget-friendly telehealth services similar to MDLive. | — | buyers_guide | cheapest telehealth therapy providers | 1x of 3 | |
affordable long term online counseling options for low income PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is looking for budget-friendly ongoing therapy options suited for individuals with limited funds. | — | buyers_guide | budget friendly online counseling optio… | 1x of 3 | |
how to save money on online therapy when unemployed or low income PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find practical budgeting tips and programs designed for individuals needing affordable therapy without steady income. | — | buyers_guide | budget friendly online counseling optio… | 1x of 3 | |
cheapest way to afford weekly online therapy on low income PERSONALIZED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find financial assistance, sliding scales, or subsidies for regular therapy. | — | checklist | budget friendly online counseling optio… | 1x of 3 | |
cheapest telehealth therapy platforms 2026 RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants an overview of the most economical telehealth mental health services currently available. | — | review_roundup | cheapest telehealth therapy providers | 1x of 3 | |
cheapest telehealth psychiatry and therapy providers REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Broaden the search to find the most economical telehealth services overall. | — | review_roundup | cheapest telehealth therapy providers | 1x of 3 | |
can you use Medicaid for MDLive mental health visits RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if state Medicaid programs cover MDLive therapy to ensure zero out-of-pocket cost. | — | faq_page | insurance and medicaid coverage | 1x of 3 | |
how to reduce frequency of therapy sessions to save money mdlive REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn strategies for spacing out therapy appointments to lower monthly costs. | — | how_to_steps | budget friendly online counseling optio… | 1x of 3 | |
mdlive financial assistance or sliding scale fees REFORMULATION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user is checking if MDLive offers income-based discounts or financial aid programs. | — | web_article | financial hardship and sliding scale | 1x of 3 | |
mdlive financial hardship program mental health IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find out if MDLive offers discounts or assistance for financial hardship. | — | web_article | financial hardship and sliding scale | 1x of 3 | |
MDLive session frequency for lowest monthly cost IMPLICIT | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Learn how scheduling therapy sessions less frequently impacts the total monthly budget on MDLive. | — | how_to_steps | mdlive therapy pricing and costs | 1x of 3 | |
community mental health centers vs MDLive price comparison COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Evaluate whether traditional community clinics are cheaper than MDLive for long-term therapy. | — | comparison_table | telehealth platform price comparison | 1x of 3 | |
employer sponsored telehealth benefits mental health cost ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Check if work benefits or EAP programs make MDLive free or discounted. | — | pdf_whitepaper | employer sponsored telehealth benefits | 1x of 3 | |
how to maximize savings on virtual mental health appointments RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants tips and strategies to lower the overall expense of continuous virtual therapy. | — | checklist | budget friendly online counseling optio… | 1x of 3 | |
mdlive subscription plans vs pay per visit mental health COMPARATIVE | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants to know whether subscription models or single-visit fees are cheaper for ongoing MDLive therapy. | — | product_spec_sheet | mdlive therapy pricing and costs | 1x of 3 | |
MDLive promo codes and discount coupons for therapy ENTITY EXPANSION | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Find active coupon codes, promotions, or discount partnerships for MDLive services. | — | forum/qna | discounts and promotional codes | 1x of 3 | |
low cost online therapy options with licensed counselors RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | Discover alternative platforms specifically catering to affordable ongoing licensed therapy. | — | web_article | budget friendly online counseling optio… | 1x of 3 | |
patient experiences with mdlive cost and therapy quality RELATED | Google ↗ AI Mode ↗ | The user wants real user feedback on whether the cost of ongoing MDLive therapy is worth it. | — | forum/qna | telehealth platform price comparison | 1x of 3 |
Passes
Does another pass still surface new queries? A flattening curve means the fan-out has stabilised.
Geminix = pass, y = cumulative unique queries
| Model | Pass | Target | Generated | Seconds | Tokens (in / out) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 1 | 12 | 12 | — | 919 / 1,461 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 2 | 10 | 10 | — | 919 / 1,195 | |
| gemini-3.5-flash-lite | 3 | 12 | 12 | — | 919 / 1,417 |