I'm a mental health professional myself. As a mental health professional, in order to fully show up for my clients, I have to make sure I've taken care of my own "stuff" first. You can't pour from an empty cup. That being said, although I need help and care, but my life is busy and already filled with other appointments. Enter BetterHelp. This is truly one of the most flexible approaches to therapy out there. There's so much to love. If you're feeling overwhelmed or if you feel like you need support for any reason - take a deep breath and finish signing up for BetterHelp! Just do it. You're not locked into anything. You can rematch again and again until you find the person you connect best with. There is no risk to you. Besides - your own well-being should always come first. Your mental health is absolutely worth investing in.
Pros:
Flexibility and versatility - having multiple methods for connecting with my therapist (messaging, video call, audio call) makes working on my mental health seem less daunting.
The ability to re-match with a new counselor if necessary. The key to making progress in counseling/therapy is finding a professional you genuinely connect with. BetterHelp makes this so easy compared to having to search for professionals on my own locally.
I love how there's a journal built into the app. It's nice that I have the option to send select entries to my therapist as well to provide her insight. I love the other items built into the app, such as easy access to tools and worksheets my counselor sends me.
Pros and Cons:
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
