Apps and online care
Latinx Therapy vs BetterHelp
They differ on 9 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.
Latinx Therapy
You search Latinx Therapy's free directory for a Latinx therapist in your state, in English, Spanish or Spanglish, and book a free consultation with them.
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
- Latinx Therapy: Latinx people who want a culturally responsive therapist; People who want therapy in Spanish or Spanglish
- 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
- Probably not for
- Latinx Therapy: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988 (press 2 for Spanish)
- BetterHelp: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988
- Cost
- Latinx Therapy: Free
- BetterHelp: $70–$100/week, billed weekly or every 4 weeks
- How you pay
- Latinx Therapy: Free
- BetterHelp: I'll pay myself
- Where
- Latinx Therapy: Web
- BetterHelp: iPhone, Android, Web
- Research
- Latinx Therapy: Not stated
- BetterHelp: Limited research
- Privacy
- Latinx Therapy: Grade C
- BetterHelp: Grade D
- Sells your data
- Latinx Therapy: Not stated
- BetterHelp: Yes
- HIPAA
- Latinx Therapy: Not stated
- BetterHelp: Yes
The same for both: kind of help (a therapist).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.