BetterHelp
Best for: A man who wants a therapist matched to him and ongoing message access, without shopping around or fighting his insurance company for a referral.
What is BetterHelp?
BetterHelp matches you with a licensed therapist online and lets you message them anytime, plus book live sessions by chat, phone, or video. The site says every provider carries a real license — PsyD, LMFT, LCSW, LPC, or similar — with at least three years and 1,000 hours of practice behind them. Fill out a short questionnaire, get paired up, and switch therapists if the fit is off. Options cover individual, couples, and teen therapy. It fits a guy who wants someone assigned to him rather than a directory to sort through himself. The catch: it runs $70 to $100 a week whether or not you use it, and the rate depends on where you live and who's available.
Platforms and pricing
- Platforms
- Web
- Pricing
- $70-$100 per week without insurance (billed as a subscription, varies by location, therapist availability, and preferences); with insurance, an average copay around $23 per session for eligible members; HSA/FSA accepted for individual and teen therapy.
- Category
- Online therapy
Facts checked against the official site (betterhelp.com) on 2026-07-03. Pricing and features change; if something above is out of date, tell us.