Have you used online counseling before? (like BetterHelp)

What was your experience like? Is digital therapy as effective as in-person therapy? Would you recommend it to someone else? Why or why not?

Yes, I used Better Health online for about 4 months. I didn't know what to expect from therapy of any kind. I tried it for the first time and really liked it. I like the convenience of it among other things and will be doing it again soon. In the beginning I thought it was individual sessions but it's not. My therapist was responsive and on point. So far, I hadn't felt like doing a Skype session but probably will at some point. Hope this helps

Yes, I've been working with a therapist on 7 cups for 2 years now. It's been very helpful!

I have been using Better Help now for about a month. It helps me between sessions with my regular in person T. I send him messages daily and through out the day. Some days he is on top of it and respond and somedays he responds at 8:30, lunch time, and evening. Most these T's work in another place. Mine works in a crisis center and then does better help for extra money.

I have used in the past, a private therapist who offered his services online.

it was good: we basically set up this incripted email thing, and had sessions every week.

I've not used the therapy sites like 7 cups for therapy (though I have talked to listeners on both their and blah therapy)

actually: I have even been a listener on blah (and still do it sometimes.). rewarrding

I tried it, and it was terrible. At best Betterhelp was useless, at worst it was damaging. Definitely a waste of time and money for me... nothing like actual therapy, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

I have done remote (over the phone) therapy for years, but that is a private therapist and I find it as helpful as face-to-face generally.

I've also done betterhelp, talkspace and 7 cups. I've had mixed results. When I am reasonably OK (as in not super depressed or having an acute trauma response), I liked it and found it somewhat helpful, depending on the therapist. Just like face-to-face they vary in competency and some I just liked more than others. It seemed more like a journal that I got someone to respond to in those cases. However, when I was having a lot of mood problems or anxiety, I didn't find it all that good. The delay in response bothered me. The other problem I had was that in writing it is sometimes difficult to judge "tone." Since one of my issues is thinking that people are mad at me or invalidating me, especially when I'm depressed, this caused problems. I'd get upset about something they would say and then email an angry response. Then wait for a response from them and maybe it would seem hurtful or maybe it would be OK. It's not like I don't have those problems in face-to-face therapy as well, but it seems like they get worked out faster.