8 Online Alternatives That Are Cheaper Than Traditional In-Person Therapy

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7 cups

7 Cups of Tea is an app and online service focused on emotional health and well-being. You can anonymously connect with trained “active listeners” for free or pay to work with a licensed professional. Those interested in helping others can become a listener by completing an online training course designed by Glen Moriarty, a licensed psychologist and the founder of 7 Cups of Tea.

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BetterHelp wants to make counseling accessible, affordable and convenient, allowing you to get help anywhere at anytime. Within 24 hours of signing up, you are matched with a trained, licensed counselor who you can instant message, speak with over the phone or video conference. All methods are included in your membership at no additional cost.

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Talkspace

Talkspace’s basic messaging plan is $32 per week, and allows one check-in per day. Download Talkspace for iOS or Android.

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Ginger.io

Ginger.io offers individual plans based on your needs, and regularly monitors your progress. As part of the app, you can work with licensed professionals who offer chat times, therapy video sessions and psychiatric help, depending on which plan you sign up for.

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Woebot is a Facebook Messenger chatbot that delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Woebot checks in with you daily and creates a chart based on your logged moods. Woebot builds a relationship with you over time by evaluating your behavior and thought patterns, developer Allison Darcy, PhD, previously told The Mighty.

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Sibly is a messaging platform that aims to help you achieve your goals through active listening, insightful questions, cognitive-behavioral exercises and other strategies. After an initial inventory, you are matched with a team of four to six Sibly coaches who are trained in active reflective listening and motivational interviewing. The structure of the Sibly team allows them to be available 24/7 and respond promptly.

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iPrevail

iPrevail is an anonymous online and peer counseling service where you can anonymously message trained listeners. iPrevail begins by asking you a series of questions about your behavior, thoughts, and feelings surrounding depression and anxiety. Once completed, you are then assigned a customized path and connected with trained peer listeners.

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Lantern

Lantern costs $49 per month and you can cancel at any time. Download Lantern for iOS or Android.

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