Talkspace
Instead of driving to a therapist's office and sitting in a waiting room, you can have a therapy session from your couch or send a message to your therapist during your lunch break. It's a modern way to get mental health support.
It's convenient:
You can get therapy from wherever you are, at times that work for you.
It's a subscription service:
You usually pay a regular fee (monthly or sometimes weekly) to use the platform and connect with your therapist.
You'll be matched with a therapist:
Talkspace will ask you some questions and then connect you with a therapist who seems like a good fit for your needs
It's for mental and emotional well-being:
People use Talkspace for things like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and more.
It offers different ways to connect:
You can choose between messaging and live sessions, depending on what you prefer.
Messaging and Live Sessions:
You can send text, audio, or video messages to your therapist anytime, like sending emails back and forth. Or, You can schedule live video or audio calls with your therapist, similar to a regular therapy appointment but done online.
Cost Without Insurance:
$69 per week for messaging
$99 per week for video and messaging
$109 per week for video, messaging, and work shops
BetterHelp
Imagine you're going through a tough time and want to talk to someone. You can use BetterHelp to find a therapist online and connect with them in a way that feels comfortable for you, whether it's through text messages or video calls. It's like having a supportive conversation with a professional, but it happens online.
Different Ways to Connect:
You can communicate with your therapist through:
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Messaging: Sending text messages back and forth.
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Live Chat: Real-time text conversations.
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Phone Calls: Talking on the phone.
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Video Calls: Seeing your therapist face-to-face (virtually).
Therapy from Anywhere:
You don't need to go to a physical office. You can have therapy sessions from the comfort and privacy of your own home or wherever you have an internet connection.
Subscription-Based:
You usually pay a regular fee (often monthly) to have access to the platform and communicate with your therapist.
Getting Started is Easy
You sign up, answer some questions about yourself and what you're looking for help with, and BetterHelp matches you with a therapist who seems like a good fit.
Cost:
Sliding Scale Option:
Highest: $156 per month
Full Financial Aid: $40 per month
Cerebral
If you're feeling really anxious or down, instead of having to find a doctor and therapist separately, and go to different appointments, you can often get both diagnosis (from a doctor) and therapy (from a therapist) through the Cerebral platform, all online. They can even help you with medication if needed. It's a one-stop online shop for mental health support.
Cost Without Insurance:
$295 per month (4 sessions included)
$74 per session