BetterHelp Therapist Reviews

Pros

I have enjoyed working with BetterHelp so much so, that I have decided to write a review, even though I have only been working with them for six weeks.... There are many reviews that I have read regarding BetterHelp that talk about compensation being poor, or client's only being with you for one or two sessions. I have found this, to not be true. Once you build up clientele, there are monthly bonus's that you receive, ranging from 200 per month up to 2500 per month. For a 200 dollar bonus, all you need is five client's. For the 2500 dollar bonus, you will need to work up to 50 clients. It may sound like a lot, but within 6 weeks I am already up to 36! (with 30 client's the bonus is 1000 per month). Now, the only thing, is that you do have to hold the clients for at least 3 months, so they will have to be long term... Which brings me to my next point... Do you only see your client for one or two sessions? No. I have already seen quite a few of my existing clients 3-5 times (mind you, I've only been doing this for 6 weeks!) It takes a lot of work to build up though! You have to actually ENGAGE with the client on a regular basis. If you don't do this, you probably will lose them... So for instance, writing a message to each client at least every three days, goes a long way... Another pro? You make up your own schedule. And lastly, you are also compensated by how many words are written to you, by the client, AND, how many words you write to the client. Along with this, you can send them worksheets that BetterHelp supplies, and if they do the worksheet, its an five bucks... And there are A LOT of very useful/helpful worksheets. Overall, when you figure in the bonuses, and the other ways in which you are paid, you realistically getting paid about 35-45 dollars an hour.

Cons

Its a 1099 job with no health benefits nor retirement planning benefits. THOUGH, you do get your own therapist for free through BetterHelp!

Pros

user friendly platform, can select clients

Cons

low pay for the type of work

Pros

make your availability, work from home, avoid breaks in practice with moves/job searches, flexible, intrinsic reward of helping others

Cons

poor compensation, don't give you immediate access to patient information (they could even make a fake name), micromanagement

Pros

It is a convenient platform

Cons

Doesn’t pay as much as it could