BetterHelp
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Professional Therapy With A Licensed Therapist
How to Replace BetterHelpOverview
Features
16 features across 10 categories
Accessibility(1)
Access therapy from anywhere using a phone or computer, reach out to therapist anytime
Account Management(2)
Ability to gift BetterHelp membership to friends and loved ones
If unhappy with your therapist, click a button and get matched to another provider
Communication(4)
Real-time conversation over instant messaging with your therapist
Send and receive messages to your therapist anytime, no scheduling required
Talk with your therapist over the phone at a scheduled time
Face-to-face session with your therapist over video at a scheduled time
Community(1)
Free access to 20+ weekly live interactive group seminars delivered by expert therapists
Core Service(3)
Therapists specializing in specific issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, grief, stress, parenting, addictions, eating, sleeping, anger, family conflicts, LGBT matters, religion, and self-esteem
Smart provider matching system that connects users to a therapist from a pool of over 31,000 providers based on needs, preferences, and demographics
Choose from Individual therapy, Couples therapy (via Regain.us), or Teen therapy (via TeenCounseling.com)
Credibility(1)
All therapists are licensed professionals (PhD/PsyD, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LMHC) with at least 3 years experience and 1,000 hours of hands-on experience
Documentation(1)
Therapists can take notes during sessions with client notification
Payment(1)
Platform accepts HSA/FSA cards and is recognized as an eligible expense by most HSA/FSA providers
Scheduling(1)
View full therapist schedule and pick a time that works for you
Tools(1)
Access to 150+ digital worksheets and modules that support the therapy process
Pricing
Standard
- ✓All communication methods
- ✓Therapist matching
- ✓Digital worksheets
- ✓Group sessions
- ✓HSA/FSA acceptance
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 16 features at very easy complexity.
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Better ValueBuilding could save ~$6,720 over 3 years.
Estimates based on 16 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.