BetterHelpReviews of betterhelp.com

When it comes to online and/or mobile counseling/therapy; in my personal opinion, BetterHelp is the way to go! Especially when being compared to other similar services such as Talkspace or Sanvello. I’m not 100% sure that any of the other similar platforms offer a similar service, however; BetterHelp (when I have required it to be) has a more than generous “financial aid” software for those who are unable to afford traditional therapy and/or BetterHelp’s traditional prices. Today I am working a full-time job (remote and at home for the time being because of Coronavirus) that pays well over my minimum salary requirement, however; when I was down, out, unemployed, on top of dealing with my mental health issues at the time (anxiety, depression, and on/off suicidal thoughts), the financial aid was a LIFESAVER for me! As far as counselors go, they mainly let you choose your counselor based upon your personal preference. The only advice that I would give in regard to choosing a counselor via BetterHelp or any other behavioral health-related platform (I type this giving that it is a personal preference of mine to follow after studying and eventually obtaining my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology), you would be making a safer bet on WORKING SOLUTION if you found a counselor who not only specialized in what you are currently going through but ALSO has at least a Doctorate in Psychology (or, a PsyD). And please, don’t roll your eyes at this advice as if I am just jumping to conclusions at a counselor with a PsyD being an automatic better option. I was assigned a clinic in my hometown who unfortunately for me did not have any counselors in the facility who have obtained a PsyD. I went through THREE of their counselors before eventually giving up and deciding to resubscribe to BetterHelp (and yes, you read that correctly - I decided to go back to BetterHelp due to BetterHelp being able to provide me with a more successful experience than my assigned clinic near my current physical address has been able to! LOL. Crazy, right?!) If she at all meets your personal requirements, one BetterHelp counselor that I have worked with in the past who I would highly recommend if she is at all available at an appropriate time for you is Dr. Shana Helmholdt (who does, in fact; meet my personal requirement in a counselor of having obtained a Doctorate in Psychology/PsyD) I truly and genuinely hope that this review I’ll possibly be seen and deemed as helpful to at least somebody out there, especially anybody who may be reading this and is struggling with some sort of mental health issue and doesn’t know what to do. I’m going to leave this review off with a final note to those individuals by saying that there is NOTHING to be ashamed of. Even if you have a problem that can’t necessarily be “cured”, treatment is a completely common thing to seek and, in fact; in some cases may be necessary to pursue. Thanks to seeking treatment from a Psychiatrist (NOT Psychologist) and being put on prescription medication; my anxiety, depression, and on/off suicidal thoughts are now completely manageable (something that I never thought would truly be possible) so much so that I haven’t had thoughts of suicide in MONTHS. Trust me when I say that whether you are curious about seeking treatment, feel like you need to seek treatment, or are encouraged to seek treatment by some other(s); there is NOTHING to be ashamed of in asking for or seeking help in such away. You would be making a wise choice for not only your mental but psychical and overall wellbeing and in the end, a simple Psychological Evaluation can simply tell you what may or may not be genuinely wrong with you and assist you in knowing how to make yourself feel better in whatever area necessary. So last but not least, as Nike’s slogan says - JUST DO IT! LOL. And finally, the reason I gave 4 stars is that, well. No app (or anybody/anything) is perfect after all, LMAOOOOO. 💯

I absolutely love this platform for counseling. It works even better than in-person sessions. The video chat feature is AWESOME, so easy....and messaging between appointments keeps you better connected. I wasn't well-matched to my very first counselor and was very quickly sent alternatives to select a new one. The professional I chose has been wonderfully helpful to me - and I've recommended this site to at least a dozen friends already. The convenience can't be beat, and you have access to more options than you might find near you. I did not have such luck in the past with in-person appointments, but with BetterHelp I can connect to a counselor whose expertise is WHAT I NEED, regardless of location.

Better Help has been very good for me so far. My therapist is exactly what I needed to help me with my journey to better myself. I would highly recommend Better Help especially if your busy and on the road alot. It works great with my schedule.

I've had no issues with the Betterhelp platform. I had very good luck with being matched with my therapist and I have not looked elsewhere. I really appreciated the option to choose a therapist of colour because I believe that has been crucial in terms of the validation and empathy I receive from my therapist. There are nuances I do not have to explain and in my opinion, that's a barrier I didn't need to be afraid to cross.

There are a variety of therapists who can work with a variety of problems and can cater their techniques to you.

Wanted to get a therapist as I am on a 9 month bloody waiting list and most therapists around me don't work/are full because of Corona. Betterhelp asked me to fill in a quiz and then simply rejected me with a prompt "I should try face to face therapy" without even giving me a chance to speak for myself...faux pas to have this automated stuff during covid if you ask me. Afterwards I got promptly ignored by customer service. I am not deranged, I was just feeling depressed, have no friends and wanted to talk, but idk, if that's being "too much of a nutcase" to even explain myself to a person (not an automated message) then I believe something sucks here. -100/10

Never thought therapy was for me, but I was wrong. It helped me cope with different daily situations. I would highly recommend it to everyone.

Good service. The continuous open communication is helpful. It being all offered in one fee is great.