BetterHelpReviews of betterhelp.com

The price is affordable with the discounts they offer for being a student, having a disability, being a veteran, or simply struggling with the Covid pandemic. It’s easy to switch therapists, if you find the one that you were paired with less than helpful for your particular needs. The phone calls in place of video are supportive for those who are camera shy like myself. This service has been very helpful during times of isolation or illness. It’s worth the price as a birthday or Christmas gift to yourself, a form of self-care that you deserve while you’re gifting others. You can use the service month to month and cancel at any time. You can pay extra for multiple meetings a week, if you’d like, or simply utilize the once a week included session. The rest is done through messaging your therapist whenever you would like with most therapists responding back to you the same or next day. My only concern is a bit of a privacy infiltration between your old therapist and new therapist when you switch, as I selected to opt-out of allowing them to transfer notes, which was not followed. It was very disappointing. If it is absolutely required, then they should not note it in a way that gives the illusion of choice. It’s problematic when trying to start off discussing lighter topics with a new therapist if they have a painted picture of your darker troubles from the last therapist’s notes on you. Otherwise, this would be a 5-star service to me.

I love how BetterHelp pairs you with a therapist based on your own preferences. Even so, the first therapist wasn't a good fit for me. However, I was able to easily let the therapist know I needed someone else. They were very understanding and immediately I was able to choose a new therapist. This time it's a great fit and even though we've only been working together for a few weeks, we've already made a lot of progress! I like the flexibility of scheduling my own appointments via phone or zoom. And being able to periodically text with my therapist between appointments is very helpful.

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From start to finish, my experience with BetterHelp has been absolutely wonderful. I was matched with an amazing therapist/counselor right away and from the very first session I walked away filled with hope. For the first time in months I realized that healing truly is possible and that I would make it. I'd be okay. With each session I have healed more and more. My counselor (Brianna Johnson) has been a safe place for me to talk about the most painful moments and also the good times - never making me feel ashamed for any negative feelings that might arise in the midst of processing those things. Where I once experienced crippling anxiety almost daily, I can now be proactive instead of reactive and I can take charge of my emotions instead of letting them rule me. EMDR, talk therapy, parts therapy, and so much more has given me so many avenues to heal from the anxiety I've experienced for the past 4 years of my life. Each and every day I feel more and more like my old self that I miss so much. It truly has been healing. The journaling feature is great! I personally have my own physical journal at home, but the writing prompts help so much when it comes to processing things I may not have considered. I enjoy them immensely. I also enjoy the easy-to-use scheduling feature and that I can access BetterHelp both on my laptop and on the go through the phone app. Being able to text my therapist/counselor on the go when I'm thinking about something that I need to share with her has been so wonderful, too, and I love that part of this program. All in all, BetterHelp is doing great work and I am grateful for my experiences here.

I needed help & guidance & had tried numerous times with conventional therapy methods with absolutely no help. This online method really is helping me get results. I needed someone to care & I feel like I'm finally receiving help.

I was in a dark place after unexpectedly losing my job. I needed to talk to someone, but the mental healthcare system where I live has 6 month waiting periods. I’m so glad I used the BetterHelp resources. My therapist Ms Blue was empathetic, kind and helped me put things into perspective. I recommend BetterHelp to anyone who’s in need of counseling

I think BetterHelp can be an extremely beneficial service, given you connect with the right therapist. It took over a year of me just on BetterHelp to find a therapist I liked and trusted. I suppose, like any other medium of therapy, it takes a few tries to find the right match for your treatment. Overall, I find the scheduling and journaling features to be efficient and effective in my treatment.

At first I was skeptical that I wouldn't open up in the ways that I needed to fully receive therapy, but this was a great first step for me. I've done therapy in person before, and it was sometimes hard for me to open up with someone staring at me, waiting for my response to a question or for me to think. But, it's different with BetterHelp. It may not be for everyone, but it's definitely for people like me who struggle with face to face communication. The flexibility and access make it all worthwhile.