I contacted BetterHelp after reading a book about CPTSD. In the book, it said some people with extreme trust issues may do better in online therapy then face to face therapy. I had tried online before, but I felt the therapist to be pushy about digging too deep too fast. Plus, it was too costly. I was surprised and delighted when BetterHelp gave me a discount. I could not have paid the full price at this time. Also, I feel they truly matched me with a therapist that understands my issues.
I also tried face to face counseling last year. I have been in counseling on and off for many years. I've healed from eating disorders and drug addiction. I'm still working on being sober from alcohol and Complex PTSD with dissociation.
It's very hard to get help with dissociative issues. I cycled rapidly through four therapists last year only to find that they really didn't know how to help. Also, since the therapist was an hour away, it was not good for me to drive home sometimes after a session.
I feel that my counselor has a good understanding of what my needs are in therapy. She is gentle and kind, and that is great.
Because I live in a rural area and we get a lot of snow, it's difficult for me to drive a long distance in the Winter, so it's nice to sit at my kitchen table and work on issues.
It's also nice to be able to text my thoughts and feeling to her. That is helpful.
I'm so grateful for BetterHelp.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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