BetterHelpReviews of betterhelp.com

Sometimes the bar doesn’t need to be set high, it just needs to be there. I grew up with a few bad experiences revolving around therapy/counseling. This unfortunately shut me off to seeking help later in life. BetterHelp opened the door to me by simply being as easy and accessible as it is. It makes me feel more involved with myself, and knowing that there is person with thoughts and emotions responding to my situation on the other end is irreplaceable. The live video sessions really send it home, being able to see the person your talking to adds another layer of trust.

I needed guidance and someone to talk to about some scary thoughts and circumstances I was dealing with about 1.5 years ago. I am so thankful I found Better Help and the therapist who was assigned to me. The matched us very very well, something Better Help tries very hard to do.

I was directed to betterhelp thru my employer. The process of signing up and being able to pick a therapist and set an appointment was easy and informative. The bio's on each therapist really helped. The reminder emails and texts were just right. Not to much or to little. My connection with the therapist was excellent. Not one snag. My time with the therapist was also very good. I highly recommend this platform for anyone's therapy needs.

Working with Leonard through better help has been an immense help. Before I started therapy I was constantly stressed and anxiety ridden and not readily able to deal with surprise stressors throughout the day. Now I am successfully utilizing coping skills daily, able to recognize things I don't and do have control over, and feel more successful navigating my life. I'm happy I've been able to unpack past traumas and work through them in a safe space and have someone to help me release pain from those, leading to a more peaceful existence. I'm beyond grateful to have easily accessible and scheduled times outside of traditional office hours as a busy professional. Therapy is amazing and has improved my quality of life immensely.

My first session with Christina let me know that I was in the right place, I feel comfortable and heard. I feel that she understands me and she is happy to help and provide suggestions and solutions to navigate through the rough patches. I also love how Better Help gives you the option to use your HSA debit card to pay for therapy sessions, because if it weren’t for that option I wouldn’t be able to afford it.

I have been with Betterhelp for about 6 weeks now and I have really benefitted from the free weekly group sessions you can join. They range from many different topics, anxiety to parenting to positive thinking, etc. There are around 10-15 group sessions available each day to choose from (you only get 1 free one per week). I only give this company 4 stars because I have had trouble finding a good therapist, which is not better help's fault, but I wish they had more of a description of each therapists when you go to choose one. The therapists all look great and most have great reviews, however, when it comes to the actual therapy sessions, it is hard to find a good match. There are lots of resources on BetterHelp, including their worksheets resource called therapist aid. I have done many of these worksheets and found them extremely helpful. Also I have contacted customer support 5-6 times and each time they replied right away and if I had a complaint they automatically extended my membership to make up for the trouble. I really recommend Betterhelp.

Three things stand out about this company’s approach. Their interface, their community and their accessibility. The interface is intuitive, making interactions seamless. It also includes features such as journaling prompts, and reminders that enable the development of good habits. Being able to message your therapist is invaluable as is being able to share resources. The community is exceptional. The variety of therapists available mean that no one has to suffer a mismatch. If a match doesn’t work, it is easy and fast to try again, before courage runs out. The group chats available are broad and illuminating, allowing deeper reflection and learning. The accessibility applies both to the price and the fact that you can choose to interact from where you are, mentally as well as physically. It reduces reasons to back out of having sessions. For what you get, the value for money is remarkable. Finally a company whose app does exactly what it says on the tin. I cannot recommend them enough as a place to start, or as a tool for long term maintenance of mental wellness.

One of my favorite things about Better Help is the ability to communicate with my therapist throughout messages or journals. I often go through things that I need to get out and process later and my therapist is able to reply and talk to me before my appointment. It has been super helpful to have someone to write to even when we don’t have an appointment.