BetterHelp vs. Online Therapy

BetterHelp

3.7

What does BetterHelp offer?

BetterHelp is one of the largest online platforms for online therapy. They are a bridge between people who need help and professionally certified therapists. One of the best things about BetterHelp is the fact that you can talk with your therapist anytime – anywhere. You can talk with them via chat, phone, or video. Also, BetterHelp does its best to connect you with a therapist that is the best match for your needs. You can talk with a therapist whenever it suits you, and choose any time that fits your schedule. BetterHelp is an affordable, easy, and efficient way to find a therapist to whom you can talk to.

What makes BetterHelp different than any other service is the number of therapists that you can choose from, the price, and accessibility. If we are being honest and real, in today’s world people simply do not have time to go back and forth and sit in an office to talk with their therapist. Sometimes you might not feel up to it and a lot of people feel much more comfortable in familiar surroundings when they talk about some serious problems. And BetterHelp as an online platform recognizes all the issues that people might have.

Staff

If you are worried are the therapist is properly verified you should know that BetterHelp requires every therapist to provide a proper license, documentation, and proof of identity. After that, they check all those information and every therapist goes through a video evaluation.  Also, you can see all those details at every moment in the profile of every therapist.

Of course, it is important to note that if you are in an urgent situation or having thoughts about hurting yourself or you have been advised to attend psychiatric care – BetterHelp is NOT the right fit for you. In those situations, you need to look for professional face-to-face care.

Cost

When it comes to the price, BetterHelp is a really affordable option. There are no hidden fees or unpleasant surprises. Betterhelp is very transparent and the price goes from $60-90 on weekly basis. The cost is charged monthly, and you can cancel it at any time. It is important to know that charging starts from the moment you start talking with your therapist.

Summary

BetterHelp is a truly unique online platform that gives you a top-notch service that you can access from anywhere. It is easy to use, intuitive, and safe. Your privacy is completely protected, although you can stay completely anonymous. BetterHelp offers a great number of licensed therapists at an affordable rate. It is much more affordable and comfortable than going to face-to-face sessions. The best part is that you can cancel at any time, and you are not obligated to use the platform any longer than you need or want. BetterHelp is a great way to get help from a professional certified therapist in the comfort of your home for a rather affordable price.

Online Therapy

4.9

What does Online Therapy offer?

Online-Therapy is an online-based team of accredited professionals who are helping people in need of emotional support. The company offers a rich online therapy program based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), one of the most commonly used methods for treating mental health problems. The program is designed to provide people with instant guidance and support at any time, no matter where they are located.

Staff

Currently, 70+ therapists are a part of Online Therapy. All of their credentials are present on the website. So, if a client wants to change the assigned therapist, they can easily do that in one click – just by picking the one from the website.

Apart from cognitive behavior therapists, Online Therapy gathers many psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, counselors, social workers, yoga teachers, and other support staff. They all work together to improve the lives of those in need of emotional support.

Cost

When it comes to pricing, Online Therapy offers three subscription plans to meet everyone’s needs – The basic, standard, and premium subscription plan. It is possible to upgrade, downgrade or cancel the subscription at any time.

The basic subscription plan starts at €31.96/week. It gives you access to the online therapy program and allows you to contact your personal therapist on a daily basis (Monday-Friday). However, the basic plan doesn’t include live therapist videos and messaging. These services will be available to you if you opt for either standard (starts at €47.96/week) or a premium plan (starts at €63.96/week). Whichever subscription plan you choose, you will get a 20% discount for the first month.

Summary

Online-Therapy offers a well-thought program that can offer a lot to those in need of emotional support. The staff is highly qualified and has years of experience with treating mental health problems using proven and well-researched CBT methods. Although Online-Therapy can’t handle emergency situations (such as suicidal behavior), it provides useful tools and support for overcoming various mental health problems which are a growing problem in today’s society.