Lots of referrals, but lower pay - Licensed Mental Health Therapist BetterHelp Employee Review

3.0
Aug 7, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

I receive so many referrals, never have to wait to get clients. They also pay to get licensed in high demand states and give a bonus once you are licensed. They paid for the classes I needed and walked me through all the steps. I received a bonus from signing up and getting my first client. It is all super easy and clients contact their team for any billing/financial support. You make more money, the more clients you see. You receive payment for reading and writing to clients as well. Healthcare benefit if you get 30+ hours a week.

Cons

You are paid per hour and not per session and sessions are 45 minutes. Not all clients are ready for therapy and many will no show or late cancel, or not show up at all. You can get some compensation for late cancels, but not the full session amount as you would in a practice setting. Clients do not have permanent session slots (pro and con), so it is hard to predict what your schedule will look like every week or what hours/days clients need when you take them on. Pay is on the lower side, but it does get much better the more clients you see.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

I work here full-time, they provide consistent referrals, I get paid well, best paying job I have had

Cons

None identified I only recommend working here for anyone wanting consistent therapy work

4.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

I have had a very positive experience working with BetterHelp. I decided to remain with the platform because I find the clinical work meaningful and rewarding. The ability to work with clients who are motivated to address real-life challenges has been professionally satisfying, and the platform gives me the flexibility to continue doing good therapeutic work in a manageable way. The BetterHelp platform is easy for a therapist to use. Scheduling, communication, documentation, and client management are straightforward, which allows me to focus more on providing therapy and less on administrative burden. I also appreciate that BetterHelp did a wonderful job helping me become credentialed to accept insurance clients. That process can often be complicated, but BetterHelp made it much more manageable. The pay is competitive, particularly given the flexibility, ease of use, and access to clients. For therapists who are comfortable with telehealth and who can manage their own schedule responsibly, BetterHelp can be a very good professional fit. Meaningful work with clients, competitive pay, easy-to-use platform, flexibility, and strong support with insurance credentialing.

Cons

Therapists need to be self-directed and organized, especially with scheduling, documentation, and managing client communication between sessions. BetterHelp does not interact with therapist in person, you will never speak with a BetterHelp representative in person about any issues/questions. No live, in person customer service for either therapists or your clients.

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