Anyone have recommendations of Talkspace vs. BetterHelp?
Also, how did you all get over the hump of talking about very personal feelings with a stranger? I’ve never done therapy before, and it’s...

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FWIW i really wouldn’t recommend the apps unless you’re just dealing with garden variety depression and anxiety and looking for someone to chat with about it. For anything substantive try and make a go of an in person relationship. Crowdsourcing mental health isn’t a good idea.

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Try the inperson first op

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...daunting to have to fully open up to someone with the assumption of no judgement, when it’s really really tough for me to do that with close friends, family, and at times even at times with being truthful to myself about how I’m feeling.

No difference. Have a couple of friends who are therapists and they do both just like Uber drivers do both Uber and lyft for extra cash

I’ve been in therapy since i was a child so i can’t help you with the later. Good luck

The best way to get over that hump, is doing it. Just like the best way to learn how to swim is to get in the water.
Overtime you become more and more confident.
I also recommend in person

I did betterhelp because my insurance doesn’t cover mental health. It wasn’t bad but def recommend in person over this

I used talkspace after I got out of an emotionally abusive relationship a couple years ago. It was awful - the therapist kept just saying "just get over it" or "just stop thinking that it" when I was asking for resources and actions I could take when bad anxiety set it. I've since seen a therapist in person and it was so much better. And actually opening up was easier than with friends/family and they really just ask you questions and lead you to helping yourself and understanding yourself.

Been using Talkspace for 2 years. as another commenter said, it’s hit or miss just like any app platform but I’ve definitely lucked out with mine. She has the right balance of positive reinforcement and coaching, and never asks me to share anything I’m not comfortable with. We also do a fair amount of voice recordings to save time - sometimes I’ll go take a walk at work and drop her a 1 min update on how I’m feeling. That said, I had seen a few in person therapists before so I was already pretty accustomed to being very open w my feelings. I’d recommend a trial (if available) to see if the style is for you

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