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TrustpilotUser friendly, pick your therapist
“It easy to navigate. User friendly. I love being able to read over each therapist and the ability to switch therapist. The first one I chose didn't click with me how I needed to be. The second one has been absolutely awesome. I'm seriously so thankful for her because she has helped me so much in my life.”
Samantha Paschke
US
I have had a wonderful experience with BetterHelp
“The platform is incredibly user-friendly, easy to navigate, and makes accessing therapy so convenient. One of the things I appreciate most is how affordable it is, especially considering the quality of care and accessibility it provides. My therapist has been absolutely wonderful! She is consistently punctual, thoughtful, compassionate, and genuinely attentive during our sessions.”
Kayla Merideth
US
I love betterhelp
“As crazy as it may seem, seeking therapy or having mental issues isn't seen as normal in my family. It's almost as if my parents don't believe in it. Finally being able to get therapy and also at an affordable price has changed my life for the better. Being able to basically facetime with a therapist is really, extremely convenient. Especially for me since I travel A LOT.”
Brielle Cameron
US
discontinued texting service
“I'm really disappointed that the messaging service is no longer an option. I really appreciated that I could shoot out a message to get my therapist thoughts and opinions on how to approach things during a yard year. I truly believe that this will have a huge negative impact on so many people who struggle.”
Chad Larsen
US
Does insurance change what betterhelp costs?
Our top-rated online therapy platforms
The same ranked cards from our full comparison - our top 3 picks.

betterhelp
Read ReviewThe largest online therapy platform - subscription talk therapy with weekly live sessions and messaging in between
- Match with a licensed therapist in as little as 2 days
- Insurance accepted - copays from around $23/session
- Video, phone or chat sessions, plus messaging
- Over 6.6 million people helped

The largest online therapy platform - subscription talk therapy with weekly live sessions and messaging in between
- Match with a licensed therapist in as little as 2 days
- Insurance accepted - copays from around $23/session
- Video, phone or chat sessions, plus messaging
- Over 6.6 million people helped
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Talkspace
Read ReviewOnline therapy and psychiatry that many major insurance plans cover
- Most insured members pay a $0 copay (per Talkspace)
- Therapy and psychiatry (medication management) on one platform
- Self-pay from $69/week; psychiatry from $299
- Rated 4.4 on Trustpilot (2,370 reviews)

Online therapy and psychiatry that many major insurance plans cover
- Most insured members pay a $0 copay (per Talkspace)
- Therapy and psychiatry (medication management) on one platform
- Self-pay from $69/week; psychiatry from $299
- Rated 4.4 on Trustpilot (2,370 reviews)

headspace
Read ReviewThe mindfulness and meditation app - now also offering online therapy that accepts insurance
- Guided meditation, sleep and stress content in one app
- Online therapy that accepts insurance - coverage check on its site
- HSA/FSA eligible; app subscription separate from therapy
- 105M+ app downloads

The mindfulness and meditation app - now also offering online therapy that accepts insurance
- Guided meditation, sleep and stress content in one app
- Online therapy that accepts insurance - coverage check on its site
- HSA/FSA eligible; app subscription separate from therapy
- 105M+ app downloads
What determines the self-pay price?
Self-pay betterhelp is a weekly-billed subscription (charged monthly) covering one live session a week - video, phone or chat - plus unlimited messaging, group webinars and digital worksheets. The rate quoted at signup varies by location and therapist availability.
Two levers pull it down: the financial-aid questionnaire (answer honestly about income and circumstances and the rate adjusts) and commonly offered first-month discounts. One lever quietly pushes cost up: unused weeks - the subscription bills whether or not you attend, so the real per-session price depends on you showing up.
What are the four betterhelp cost paths?
| Path | What you pay | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance copay | Cited from ~$23/session for covered members | Enter insurance details at signup; the coverage check answers in minutes |
| Self-pay subscription | Varies by location - no single national rate | Quoted at signup; billed monthly for weekly sessions + messaging |
| Financial aid | Reduced self-pay rate | Income questionnaire at signup - answer honestly, rate adjusts |
| First-month discount | Intro discounts commonly offered | Applied at signup; confirm current terms |
One path is checked in minutes and one is location roulette - which is why the insurance check comes first, every time.
Is betterhelp worth the cost?
The bottom line
Get your two real numbers before deciding: the insurance coverage check at signup (minutes, and the ~$23/session cited copay beats most alternatives if you're covered), and the financial-aid-adjusted self-pay quote if you're not. Then compare against your plan's covered options.
Full platform verdict in our betterhelp review. In crisis, cost math is the wrong tool: call or text 988 (US), free and open 24/7.