Betterhelp is NOT Helping | No Bullsh*t with Dr. Adam
I've Been Talking About Why BetterHelp Really Kind of Sucks ↓BetterHelp is a support platform that is cleverly disguised as therapy, and I've been talking about it a lot this week on Instagram & TikTok. I don't have a problem with people getting additional support through BetterHelp either, there is a very important place in the mental health ecosystem for it, but let's be clear, it's not therapy. The problem that I have is BetterHelp is that they're misleading people about what they are, what they actually do, and it doesn't seem like they have much accountability when it comes to taking care of their clients (people have left some pretty saucy comments on my videos). 1) Their own website even states: "it's not capable of substituting for traditional face-to-face therapy in every case." 2) You can just be dropped by your therapist, without any notice! They have no obligation to tell you. 3) They mislead you into thinking you have 24-7 access to your therapist. That's just not possible and they know it. 4) It's unlikely that the therapist you get paired with on the platform has specialized training for more serious concerns (like trauma, OCD, etc.). And I'd put a lot of money on the fact that BetterHelp isn't verifying specializations either. You deserve WAY better than that.So if you're looking for help, go where therapists have more accountability, in a local therapy practice. You can use the website, PsychologyToday to help search for a qualified therapist in your area! Let's Talk About It!Have you had a good or bad experience with BetterHelp? I keep hearing negative things, I would love to hear from you about what your experience has been like with them. |
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