Over 41 million Americans sought treatment or counseling for a mental health issue in 2020. From wide-ranging issues like anxiety, depression, or dealing with family members to more acute problems like eating disorders, sleep difficulties, or addictions, almost all of us could use a little help in at least one area from a qualified professional.
But therapy isn’t always as easy or as accessible as it should be. From finding the right clinician to scheduling issues to often pricey office visits, the logistics of professional psychological help can often be the most significant barrier to tackling those life-debilitating problems. BetterHelp offers help settling those hassles, offering online mental healthcare that is accessible, affordable, and convenient.
Over the past ten years, BetterHelp has grown to become the world’s largest professional online therapy platform, helping more than 3 million people find a qualified mental health professional and schedule over 250 million sessions to help sufferers cope with their issues.
After a few easy questions about your mental health struggles, BetterHelp matches potential patients with a licensed therapist in less than 48 hours. And BetterHelp digs deep, linking sufferers with licensed and experienced psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and accredited professionals with a background in your particular problem area.
BetterHelp holds all of its board-certified professionals to the highest industry standards. Each has a master’s degree or doctorate in their field, has worked with patients for at least three years, and has logged over 1,000 hands-on hours helping people cope with their issues.
Unlike most standard in-person doctor-patient relationships, BetterHelp offers a variety of ways to engage with a therapist, from live online text or chat sessions to phone calls or video conferencing. Once you’re working with a clinician, you can also message that person virtually anytime from a computer or mobile device to get help 24/7/365. Users don’t even have to give BetterHelp their full name, with all information digitally protected and withheld under strict doctor-patient confidentiality restrictions.
Typical therapy sessions can cost upwards of $200 per hour, but BetterHelp offers the same services for a fraction of the cost of traditional in-person meetings. Based on your location, preferences, and therapist availability, BetterHelp only costs about $60 to $90 per week.
“Jennifer was an answer to a prayer,” one patient wrote. “She was encouraging and insightful. Her strategies to reduce my stressors were just what I needed. I feel blessed to have been paired with her and felt at ease with her empathetic approach to therapy…Thank you.”
With BetterHelp, you can start the healing process by matching with a therapist, then scheduling your first session. Right now, new BetterHelp members can even save 25 percent off their first month of appointments.
Prices subject to change.