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Do online therapy apps work?
The research hasn’t yet shown that stand-alone therapy online or via texting is effective for everyone in every situation. Some sites advertise that they offer therapy, but those claims may be misleading or false. For example, the people behind the apps may not be licensed or qualified to provide therapy. Is Talkspace free? Talkspace is not a free service, but it is an affordable option for those wishing to improve their mental health through online therapy. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been proven effective in hundreds (if not thousands) of research studies and is the gold standard for OCD and anxiety. Studies have shown that Online Video Therapy is as effective as in-person therapy. The startup says its users become “their own therapist” by using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) via video self-therapy sessions, to address stress, anxiety and sleep issues. All the sessions are devised by Dr. Seth Gillihan, author on CBT and Bloom’s head of Therapy and CBT. Also, a number of mental health organizations, including SAMHSA and NAMI, can provide free peer counseling over their hotlines or connect you with a free or low cost online therapist. It is possible to do CBT on your own through self-help courses. However, it is important that these are provided by reputable, trusted organisations. Our online courses are completely free to access and delivered by NHS therapists, helping you to understand your problems and build on the coping skills you use.
Does free online therapy exist?
Yes, there is such a thing as free online therapy. Some services may offer free or discounted therapy with licensed professionals to certain groups, such as essential workers and People of Color. Others may offer free group chats with trained volunteers. Many websites and apps offer free online therapy chat. Online therapy chat allows you to attend therapy sessions via chat room, text, or webcam with a licensed professional in the privacy of your own home. Is Talkspace free? Talkspace is not a free service, but it is an affordable option for those wishing to improve their mental health through online therapy. Online psychotherapy may not be suitable for all patients, clinical conditions, psychiatric disorders, and problems; it may sometimes be contraindicated, especially in the case of severe mental disorder, or for patients who are highly dysfunctional and/or pose a threat to themselves or others [see (16)].