Apps and online care
Psychology Today Therapist Finder vs BetterHelp
They differ on 7 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
You search the directory by ZIP code or city and filter by insurance, issue, therapy type and other details, then contact a clinician directly from their profile.
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
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: People who want to compare many local therapists and contact them directly; People looking for a therapist who takes their insurance
- 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
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Free
- BetterHelp: $70–$100/week, billed weekly or every 4 weeks
- How you pay
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Free
- BetterHelp: I'll pay myself
- Where
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Web
- BetterHelp: iPhone, Android, Web
- Research
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Not stated
- BetterHelp: Limited research
- Privacy
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Grade C
- BetterHelp: Grade D
- HIPAA
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Not stated
- BetterHelp: Yes
The same for both: kind of help (a therapist), probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988), sells your data (yes).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.