What happens if I can’t afford 45$ a week but need counseling??

Hi Crystal,

Unfortunately, therapists cannot advise you about rates for Better Help. You will need to contact them directly at contact@betterhelp.com regarding plans and options. The therapist’s role at Better Help is to work directly with the client to identify concerns and explore solutions to support the client in finding resolutions and implementing healthy changes. When you subscribe you will be able to review therapist bios to find one suitable for you. 

You may consider getting started with Better Help, as you are able to afford it, to begin exploring your needs and getting ideas and insights for nurturing your mental health. This may be a better option as you begin your mental health journey to increase your understanding of what you want and need, and how therapy can work.

To start, I believe it will be helpful to prepare for a first session by identifying the symptoms and challenges you are currently experiencing, and by identifying an outcome you wish to achieve in a short time.

Better Help is useful in that you may communicate with your therapist via email outside of a regularly scheduled session allowing you more access than is traditional with a therapist in the community. You would be able to ask questions and receive feedback with greater frequency within your subscription. 

Better Help also offers Groupinars for more education about specific mental health concerns. That being said, I strongly suggest you contact Better Help directly for information related to rates to use Better Help services. (contact@betterhelp.com)

If you are not satisfied with those ideas, might I suggest investigating therapists or mental health agencies in your community to learn whether they have a sliding scale for their fees? Keep in mind you may not have the same access to them through email as you would a Better Help therapist.

Your mental health is essential, there are resources available, but it may take a bit of searching online and in your community to find what you need. Please know that the therapists at Better Help are here for you to get started and will work with you at your pace to help you better understand your therapeutic needs.