Apps and online care
Inclusive Therapists vs BetterHelp
They differ on 8 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.
Inclusive Therapists
You search Inclusive Therapists for an affirming provider by identity, location, focus or sliding-scale options, or use its Get Matched service, then contact the provider yourself.
BetterHelp
You fill in a questionnaire, get matched with a licensed therapist, and meet by video, phone or live chat, with messaging in between.
Where they differ
- Good for
- Inclusive Therapists: People from marginalised communities who want an identity-affirming provider; 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and disabled people
- BetterHelp: Adults with mild to moderate depression, anxiety or stress who want weekly talk therapy from home; People who want to message a therapist between live sessions
- Cost
- Inclusive Therapists: Free
- BetterHelp: $70–$100/week, billed weekly or every 4 weeks
- How you pay
- Inclusive Therapists: Free
- BetterHelp: I'll pay myself
- Where
- Inclusive Therapists: Web
- BetterHelp: iPhone, Android, Web
- Research
- Inclusive Therapists: Not stated
- BetterHelp: Limited research
- Privacy
- Inclusive Therapists: Grade B
- BetterHelp: Grade D
- Sells your data
- Inclusive Therapists: No
- BetterHelp: Yes
- HIPAA
- Inclusive Therapists: Not stated
- BetterHelp: Yes
The same for both: kind of help (a therapist), probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.