BETTERHELP: NOW WITH INSURANCE
BetterHelp makes it easy to connect with a licensed therapist online, whether you use insurance or choose self-pay. With insurance options now available, eligible members may access therapy with an average copay of $23 per session. Answer a few questions and get matched with a licensed therapist from our community of over 35,000 based on your needs, preferences, and location.
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WHY BETTERHELP?
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• Insurance options now available
• Average copay of $23 per session for eligible members
• Over 35,000 licensed, accredited, and experienced therapists
• Match with a therapist based on your needs, preferences, and location
• Message your therapist anytime
• Schedule weekly live video or phone sessions
• Access educational group webinars
• Use BetterHelp with or without insurance
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, TAILORED TO YOU
Finding the right therapist can make a meaningful difference. BetterHelp matches you with a licensed therapist based on your goals, preferences, and location. You can message your therapist anytime and schedule live sessions from wherever you are, online.
LICENSED AND TRAINED THERAPISTS
BetterHelp therapists are licensed professionals with at least 3 years and 1,000 hours of hands-on experience. Our network includes psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and other similarly credentialed providers.
All of our therapists hold a Master’s Degree or a Doctoral Degree in their respective fields and have been qualified and certified by their state professional board, having completed the necessary education, exams, training, and practice.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
BetterHelp now offers a wide variety of insurance options. Your cost may vary based on your plan, provider availability, deductible status, and coverage. Eligible members may have an average copay of $23 per session.
Not using insurance? Individual self-pay plans typically range from $70 to $100 per week, billed every 4 weeks, and may vary based on location, preferences, and therapist availability. Your membership includes messaging and weekly live sessions and you can cancel at any time for any reason."
I’d been putting off finding a therapist because I was sifting through local recommendations and not finding a good match. Then I joined BetterHelp, answered a few questions, and was paired with a fantastic therapist within minutes. That’s the most important part and BetterHelp nailed it. The platform itself is well-designed and strong at facilitating communication with your therapist. We’ve shared links, worksheets, documents and more. It’s also super-convenient having the secure chat and video sessions happen right on the page (for desktop/laptop) or right in the app (for phone). It can run a bit much if you’re used to twice-a-month sessions but I’ve found (that and my therapist has encouraged) once-a-week sessions are both better for my mental health and make me feel like I’m getting the most bang for my buck. You can even do more than that, plus chat anytime, if you feel you need it.For those who may be new to cognitive behavioral therapy, know that it can be daunting and you may not connect with your first therapist. BetterHelp makes it easy to get a new one if that’s the case—and you should never feel guilty about moving on. A good therapist will understand and want you with someone who is a better fit, too. With that said, the more you can come into this experience with an open mind and a healing spirit, the more you’ll get out of it. Just focus on your mental health and BetterHelp will be there to help with the rest.
Developer Response
Hey essdogg,My name is Nikitha, and I am a Product Manager at BetterHelp. We came across your awesome review about being a BetterHelp client and loved it! Thank you for sharing. With that said, we were wondering if we could use your post as a testimonial of our product in BetterHelp marketing emails and pages? If you feel comfortable with this, please let us know and include the following in your reply: “Yes, you have my permission.”
Simply amazing
Melanie 👑
I have been using better help for over a year now. First let me say that my therapist is the best one I’ve ever had. I’ve been seeing therapist since I was 14 years of age. I’ve had a therapist who forced me to exercise/calorie restriction at the age of 14. I’ve had another who didn’t see my mothers abuse. I’ve had others who just didn’t want to work with someone with my severity of issues. At some point I stopped going to therapy because it felt like rejection. It felt like no one could ever help me. I had seen ads about BetterHelp. I always put it off. However, my life began to flash before my eyes and I had enough. So I started BetterHelp when I was 21 years old. She is a black woman which is always such a rarity because trauma within the black community looks vastly different than trauma from other communities. Within the last year I’ve experienced great financial challenges and still am. I was almost homeless, lost my job, and my ESA had an emergency. I reached out to them because of these financial issues and they were able to provide me financial aid. Which has been really beneficial since I now get to continue therapy. I still am jobless and am trying to survive the best I can. However, with my therapist help I’ve still remained resilient. My therapist has been able to help me recognize a lot of abuse/trauma and has given me the tools to do better. She holds me accountable whilst also being kind and supportive. Thank you BetterHelp!
You Need to Keep Searching To Find Your Clinician
Tiffany J. Kim
I appreciate this company and their support has been great. After trying Talkspace, I came to them and wanted to try them out, but didn't qualify for more than 5% financial aid, and they gave me 40% after learning that I had shelled' out for their competitor. It took me several tries, because some clinicians didn't respond or wrote very short replies, or (in one case), asked what I wanted out of therapy when I'd written a pretty detailed response to the initial questionnaire. After working with my clinician for several months, I canceled my account. I had to start the process over again, but when I reached out to support, they told me I could get back to working with the clinician I liked, and my session history was restored, just as if I'd never left. This clinician is great, too. His name is Lance Tingle, and he provides Thankful Thursdays and Mindfulness Monday exercises, along with the therapy. He is quick to respond, and he provides exercises, app recommendations, and articles to read. If you keep at it and find a clinician whom you trust and are able to work with, this can be a really great app. You have the means to write about your experiences on-the-go, so you can process things as they come up. Cancellation is a bit of a convoluted process since you have to click Cancel several times, and make sure you get the cancellation E-mail. Other than this, I highly recommend the company and its services.
Fantastic alternative to in-person therapy!
Char Ortiz
I was searching, calling, and begging therapists in my area to see me when my father was diagnosed with cancer and I started slipping back into my depression. No one could see me for months and I was scared of what could happen if I waited that long! I am a suicide survivor and a huge advocate for mental health help but hadn’t needed therapy in a while so I was no longer established anywhere. Finally after asking for recommendations on Facebook, a friend commented and told me she was using Better Help. I’ve seen the adds but I had never known anyone to have actually used it (just the benefit of having open conversations about mental health!). After signing up and answering the questionnaire I was paired with a therapist and had a virtual appointment set for the following day! A huge weight was lifted now just at least having started the process! If you feel you aren’t getting the most out of your therapy sessions or don’t give with someone, you can change therapists near-instantly! I even put my husband onto it, who has never been through therapy before, and he’s enjoying it, too! It’s affordable and I’d recommend the service to anyone, even if you’re not struggling with anything specific, it can always help to try to be the best version of yourself and organize your thoughts and figure out why you have them with a professional who won’t judge you but instead help! My advice for anyone reading this, you ended up here for a reason. Just do it, you won’t be sorry.
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Version 23.0.0
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Seller
Compile, Inc.
Size
35.5 MB
Category
Health & Fitness
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
