I really think that I need therapy and my family also think so and tells me this in regular intervals.

But there are two main blockers with getting therapy:

  • Extreme long waiting list’s, estimated waiting times of 1-3 years
  • I am so bad at doing stuff on time / arriving at appointment’s, that this will fail any therapy where I have to arrive physically

I am thinking about getting online therapy, on a platform like for example BetterHelp, but I always hear bad things about these platforms.

Do anyone here as experience with such platforms? Do they keep the conversations private or sell them?

  • 13readie@piefed.socialEnglish
    13·
    11 days ago

    I’ve heard bad things about BetterHelp but haven’t tried it myself. However, I looked into Open Path Collective (another online therapy option) after seeing other people say good things about it. I gave it a try and have been happy with it so far. Just make sure you find a therapist that specializes in ADHD or has ADHD themselves. Them having that experience has made a big difference in them understanding me. Also, wait times depend on the therapist that you choose, but I’ve been able to get appointments pretty soon with no wait times.

    Regarding online therapy specifically, I find that it helps a lot with me being on time. I’m much more likely to be on time for online sessions than in-person sessions due to fewer “barriers” I have to go through to attend the session.

    • TʜᴇʀᴀᴘʏGⒶʀʏ⁽ᵗʰᵉʸ‘ᵗʰᵉᵐ⁾@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      7·
      11 days ago

      @Remy@lemmy.today

      +1 on this from a therapist. BetterHelp often sucks, but that doesn’t mean virtual therapy itself sucks

      In addition to Open Path, if you need affordable private pay therapy, i made a firefox add on that lets you sort Psychology Today by price:
      https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/psychology-today-price-sort/

      Just set filters for:

      • your country/state
      • virtual availability
      • ADHD
      • whatever else you want
      • <$90
    • bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      11 days ago

      Issue I have with better help. They require camera. At least mine did. I cannot talk to someone about issues if I can see them. I need voice only or just chat or theres no way I’m gonna talk about real issues.

      • kindnesskills@literature.cafeEnglish
        1·
        11 days ago

        Therapists need visual on you to be able to read your body language and reactions so they can adjust their approach and be better able to help to you.

        But you could cover your screen so you don’t have to see them if that’s the main issue.

        Eventually I suggest working with your therapist towards being able to talk while perceiving another person, but the above is a good first step at least.