Therapy In Comfy Pants: What Is BetterHelp?

With great joy and love, I am thrilled to share with you my new ambassadorship with BetterHelp. BetterHelp is a digital therapy resource that makes speaking with a licensed professional therapist easier and more accessible than I’ve ever known it to be. It is an affordable resource for you, wherever you live, and I am so grateful that accessible options like this exist for us. Essentially, it’s therapy without having to leave the house, and I’m into it for us.

Last night, as I ended a BetterHelp session and knew that I was going to start getting my thoughts about it down on digital paper for you, I felt really good. I felt good about having a professional to talk to, I felt good about taking steps to feel more confident and conscious in my choices, and I also felt good about recommending this service to an audience I love. I also feel good about how much of the therapy process has been streamlined by this service, because I think all of the logistics can feel intimidating.

I am a huge proponent of therapy, and podcast listeners will know this, but in my own life I’ve seen certain roadblocks keep me from pursuing it. The most common ones for me are convenience and cost. That, and I honestly wouldn’t even know how to go about finding a therapist, which is another reason I’m into the BetterHelp model — I was matched with my therapist based on my goals and what drew me to speaking with someone in the first place. Literally you can start sessions with your new therapist within 24 hours.

First, convenience. Essentially, I attend my therapy sessions at my kitchen table while wearing comfy pants, and I am so excited about this. There’s literally no easier path for me than like…no path. Open laptop, turn on webcam, done. You can connect with your therapist any way you want by the way, via phone, chat, messaging, or video. I chose video because I think it really helps to see the person you’re in conversation with. (I record podcast episodes the same way!) If I need to follow up with her in between sessions, I can message her at any time. Video, phone, and chat sessions are all scheduled.

Second, cost. Obviously. In the past, therapy has been surprisingly expensive for me to pursue. It has, unfortunately, often taken a backseat to other expenses. I love how financially accessible BetterHelp is. The monthly fee is $260 total, and includes four sessions with your therapist each month, plus unlimited messaging. I’d compare it to the cost of a gym membership, and honestly I believe in valuing the care of our bodies and minds equally. If you use my link, you’ll receive 10% off your first month!

This service is available worldwide, so wherever you are, you can speak with a therapist that’s licensed for your area, and there are no distance, transportation, or other barriers to keep you from connecting with a professional. Essentially, therapy comes to you. I look forward to my sessions every week, they’ve become a part of my self care and growth process that I’m proud of.

I love the community that has come together around A Single Serving Podcast. I think we are all an amazing resource for each other. But I also think we should have many resources to support us in our growth and in our day-to-day, whether we’re single or otherwise, and in my experience, BetterHelp is an accessible, convenient, effective way to feel better.

Use this link for 10% off your first month with BetterHelp. As a BetterHelp ambassador, I earn a commission from these links.