RegainReGain offers couples therapy and can be a good option for couples who want to work with a therapist via telehealth. They offer a user-friendly interface with multiple options to communicate with your therapist. All therapists are licensed, and you can match or choose a therapist who meets your preferences.VERYWELL MIND’s 2022 ONLINE THERAPY AWARDSBest for RelationshipsPros & ConsKey FactsPros & ConsProsChat feature to communicate easily with your therapistAll therapists are licensedEasy-to-use scheduling featureTherapist can easily share worksheets and resourcesWeekly live sessions included in the planTherapists are responsive to client messagesMultiple appointment reminders to ensure you don’t miss your sessionsAlert options of text, email, or bothEasy to change therapists if desiredCan purchase additional sessions per weekOption to pay per week, month, or quarter, with discounts for longer termsConsNo free trial optionNo refund if you cancel your subscription after payingDoes not accept insuranceParent company (BetterHelp) has been criticized for misuse of client dataCannot view therapist bios before you sign upOnly one subscription plan option availableNo option for longer sessionsKey FactsPrice$260-$360+ per monthIs Insurance Accepted?NoType Of TherapyCouples Therapy, Individual TherapyCommunication OptionsAudio, Live Chat, Messaging, Video ChatHIPAA Compliant?N/AIs There an App?Yes20% off first monthSIGN UP NOW82Companies reviewed8,400Total users surveyed350Data points analyzedWe surveyed 100 users from 55 online therapy companies and 27 therapist directories to understand their experiences with these services. Then, we tested the services ourselves across multiple states, conducted comprehensive data collection research, and evaluated our results with the help of a licensed therapist.

RegainReGain offers couples therapy and can be a good option for couples who want to work with a therapist via telehealth. They offer a user-friendly interface with multiple options to communicate with your therapist. All therapists are licensed, and you can match or choose a therapist who meets your preferences.VERYWELL MIND’s 2022 ONLINE THERAPY AWARDSBest for RelationshipsPros & ConsKey FactsPros & ConsProsChat feature to communicate easily with your therapistAll therapists are licensedEasy-to-use scheduling featureTherapist can easily share worksheets and resourcesWeekly live sessions included in the planTherapists are responsive to client messagesMultiple appointment reminders to ensure you don’t miss your sessionsAlert options of text, email, or bothEasy to change therapists if desiredCan purchase additional sessions per weekOption to pay per week, month, or quarter, with discounts for longer termsConsNo free trial optionNo refund if you cancel your subscription after payingDoes not accept insuranceParent company (BetterHelp) has been criticized for misuse of client dataCannot view therapist bios before you sign upOnly one subscription plan option availableNo option for longer sessionsKey FactsPrice$260-$360+ per monthIs Insurance Accepted?NoType Of TherapyCouples Therapy, Individual TherapyCommunication OptionsAudio, Live Chat, Messaging, Video ChatHIPAA Compliant?N/AIs There an App?Yes20% off first monthSIGN UP NOW

RegainReGain offers couples therapy and can be a good option for couples who want to work with a therapist via telehealth. They offer a user-friendly interface with multiple options to communicate with your therapist. All therapists are licensed, and you can match or choose a therapist who meets your preferences.VERYWELL MIND’s 2022 ONLINE THERAPY AWARDSBest for Relationships

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ReGain offers couples therapy and can be a good option for couples who want to work with a therapist via telehealth. They offer a user-friendly interface with multiple options to communicate with your therapist. All therapists are licensed, and you can match or choose a therapist who meets your preferences.VERYWELL MIND’s 2022 ONLINE THERAPY AWARDSBest for Relationships

ReGain offers couples therapy and can be a good option for couples who want to work with a therapist via telehealth. They offer a user-friendly interface with multiple options to communicate with your therapist. All therapists are licensed, and you can match or choose a therapist who meets your preferences.

VERYWELL MIND’s 2022 ONLINE THERAPY AWARDSBest for Relationships

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Pros & ConsKey FactsPros & ConsProsChat feature to communicate easily with your therapistAll therapists are licensedEasy-to-use scheduling featureTherapist can easily share worksheets and resourcesWeekly live sessions included in the planTherapists are responsive to client messagesMultiple appointment reminders to ensure you don’t miss your sessionsAlert options of text, email, or bothEasy to change therapists if desiredCan purchase additional sessions per weekOption to pay per week, month, or quarter, with discounts for longer termsConsNo free trial optionNo refund if you cancel your subscription after payingDoes not accept insuranceParent company (BetterHelp) has been criticized for misuse of client dataCannot view therapist bios before you sign upOnly one subscription plan option availableNo option for longer sessionsKey FactsPrice$260-$360+ per monthIs Insurance Accepted?NoType Of TherapyCouples Therapy, Individual TherapyCommunication OptionsAudio, Live Chat, Messaging, Video ChatHIPAA Compliant?N/AIs There an App?Yes

Pros & Cons

ProsChat feature to communicate easily with your therapistAll therapists are licensedEasy-to-use scheduling featureTherapist can easily share worksheets and resourcesWeekly live sessions included in the planTherapists are responsive to client messagesMultiple appointment reminders to ensure you don’t miss your sessionsAlert options of text, email, or bothEasy to change therapists if desiredCan purchase additional sessions per weekOption to pay per week, month, or quarter, with discounts for longer termsConsNo free trial optionNo refund if you cancel your subscription after payingDoes not accept insuranceParent company (BetterHelp) has been criticized for misuse of client dataCannot view therapist bios before you sign upOnly one subscription plan option availableNo option for longer sessions

ProsChat feature to communicate easily with your therapistAll therapists are licensedEasy-to-use scheduling featureTherapist can easily share worksheets and resourcesWeekly live sessions included in the planTherapists are responsive to client messagesMultiple appointment reminders to ensure you don’t miss your sessionsAlert options of text, email, or bothEasy to change therapists if desiredCan purchase additional sessions per weekOption to pay per week, month, or quarter, with discounts for longer terms

Chat feature to communicate easily with your therapist

All therapists are licensed

Easy-to-use scheduling feature

Therapist can easily share worksheets and resources

Weekly live sessions included in the plan

Therapists are responsive to client messages

Multiple appointment reminders to ensure you don’t miss your sessions

Alert options of text, email, or both

Easy to change therapists if desired

Can purchase additional sessions per week

ConsNo free trial optionNo refund if you cancel your subscription after payingDoes not accept insuranceParent company (BetterHelp) has been criticized for misuse of client dataCannot view therapist bios before you sign upOnly one subscription plan option availableNo option for longer sessions

No free trial option

No refund if you cancel your subscription after paying

Does not accept insurance

Parent company (BetterHelp) has been criticized for misuse of client data

Cannot view therapist bios before you sign up

Only one subscription plan option available

No option for longer sessions

Key Facts

Price$260-$360+ per monthIs Insurance Accepted?NoType Of TherapyCouples Therapy, Individual TherapyCommunication OptionsAudio, Live Chat, Messaging, Video ChatHIPAA Compliant?N/AIs There an App?Yes

Price$260-$360+ per month

Price

$260-$360+ per month

Is Insurance Accepted?No

Is Insurance Accepted?

No

Type Of TherapyCouples Therapy, Individual Therapy

Type Of Therapy

Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy

Communication OptionsAudio, Live Chat, Messaging, Video Chat

Communication Options

Audio, Live Chat, Messaging, Video Chat

HIPAA Compliant?N/A

HIPAA Compliant?

N/A

Is There an App?Yes

Is There an App?

Yes

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Couples therapy is aspecific type of therapyin which a couple attends therapy together, often to work on things in their relationship. Some seek couples therapy before getting married to ensure that they are prepared for the commitment, while others seek it to recover following an affair, minimize conflict in their relationship, or decide whether or not they want to stay together.

Couples therapy differs from individual therapy because it focuses on the relationship rather than the individual, and often it does not involve diagnosing someone with a particular mental health issue. Because of this, many health insurance plans will not cover couples therapy even though it can be very beneficial in improving communication, reducing relationship distress, and improving the mental health of both parties in the couple.

For this review, we surveyed 100 users ofReGainabout their experiences and sent the company a questionnaire. We evaluated things like cost, accessibility, what services it offers, and who it treats; we also sent questionnaires to the companies. My partner and I also signed up for therapy ourselves to test its services. Seventy-seven percent of those we surveyed reported that their experience with the platform was positive, and we agree.

What Is ReGain?

ReGain, unlike its parent company BetterHelp, has not gotten a lot of media attention, but reviews from users have overall been positive.

What It Offers

ReGain allows you to sign up for individual therapy or couples therapy, though in both cases, the focus of your sessions will be on relationships because the platform markets itself to couples who want help connecting, communicating, andimproving their relationships.

If you sign up for individual therapy on the platform, you do have the option of inviting your partner at a later time. If you sign up for couples therapy, you will create an account that both you and your partner have access to.

You both can message your ReGain therapist through the platform at any time, and can schedule weekly video or phone sessions. Therapists answer messages within one business day. Therapists can share worksheets and educational resources through the platform as well.

When working with our therapist, she provided us with worksheets at the end of each session based on what we had talked about. She chose resources that fit our presenting concerns and what we said we wanted to work on. We were able to submit them back to her prior to the next session. She also sent us messages checking in between sessions to ensure the worksheets made sense and that we found them helpful.

An important thing to note: If you sign up for a couples account, you and your partner can both see all messages between you and the therapist. However, you have the option to schedule individual sessions with the therapist as well if you want to discuss something one-on-one without your partner, even on the couples plan.

Who Is ReGain For?

ReGain says its services are for individuals and couples who want to receive therapy through telehealth. Its website indicates that it can help with issues includingpremarital counseling,discernment counseling, marriage therapy, and other presenting concerns. Specific specialties may vary depending on your location, as ReGain will only match you with a therapist who is licensed to practice where you are.

How Much Does ReGain Cost?

Since the price is not locked in, this cost variation may very well be a deal-breaker for some users who can’t find out their specific price until they’ve completed the intake process, only to get locked in at a higher subscription price just because of the timing of when they needed help. This poses a huge barrier to care for people who cannot afford the higher surge prices.

You can choose between three different billing schedules, though: weekly, monthly, or quarterly. You pay a higher rate to be billed weekly or a lower rate to be billed quarterly.

82% of users surveyed indicated that ReGain’s services were affordable or very affordable, and 86% rated the service as very good or excellent value for the money.

Payment information on ReGain’s website is straightforward, but it does not provide information about different payment schedules until you sign up and log into your account settings. ItsFAQ pageindicates that you can cancel “at any time, for any reason,” though you continue to have access to the platform until the time already paid for has elapsed. You are not refunded if you cancel your account early.

Does ReGain Accept Insurance?

ReGain does not accept insurance or work withinsurance plans, so you do have to pay for services out-of-pocket.

However, given the emphasis on couples therapy, it is unlikely that you would be able to pay with insurance even if the platform accepted it, as very few insurance companies cover couples therapy.

ReGain’s website also indicates that its weekly fees are comparable to office co-pays. However, many insurance plans have co-pays of $50 or $25. Additionally, plans with deductibles might cover sessions at 80% or even 100% after the deductible is met.

Does ReGain Offer Discounts?

When you pull up theReGainwebsite, you are greeted with a stock photo of a couple hugging beneath an animated message encouraging you to “regain” several things, including companionship, trust, passion, communication, and intimacy.

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The home page has soft shades of blue with some red, which had a calming effect on me when I first viewed it. It asks, “Serious about saving or improving your relationship? Get professional therapy from a licensed therapist,” and offers “Individual and couples therapy. Anytime, anywhere.”

The top menu provides links toAdvice(articles and blog posts),FAQabout the platform,Reviews, aContactform for customer service, and aLoginfor existing users.

Nav Bar

At the bottom of the page, you can view theTerms & Conditions,Privacy Policy, Cookie Settings,Web Accessibility, and a link to resources for anyone who may be in acrisis(for whom ReGain’s online therapy services are not recommended).

We found the website navigation to be intuitive and user-friendly. I created the account and had them send an invitation to my husband, and he was able to sign up and join the account without issue. The Frequently Asked Questions page had helpful information about the process and policies. Neither of us noted increased ads after starting the program.

The navigation and setup of ReGain are very similar to BetterHelp andTeen Counseling, its other teen-specific platform. Some of the Frequently Asked Questions have identical answers across the platforms.

Of the users we surveyed, 95% found ReGain’s website easy or very easy to navigate, and 97% indicated that the sign-up process was easy or very easy.

ReGain does not seem to have profiles on Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok. It has aFacebook page, which currently has a most recent post from February 2017.

Does ReGain Have an App?

ReGain has an app that is available on the Apple and Google Play stores. It is free to download, and you can sign up through the app or log in to an account you created elsewhere. The app has very similar navigation to the website, with easy-to-find links. You can message your therapist, complete worksheets, and join sessions when logged into the app.

Signing Up for Therapy at ReGain

ReGain’s home page invites users to “Get started” with a large, blue button in the center of the page, as well as in the upper right corner of the homepage.

Get Started

Sign up is quick, taking less than 10 minutes, but requires you to answer several questions about yourself, your relationship, and what you need from therapy.

QandA

Questions include whether you are creating an individual or couple’s account, demographic information about yourself (including your sexual orientation, gender identity, and age), what state you are located in, what previous therapy experiences you’ve had, and whether you are experiencing domestic violence.

It is generally considered inappropriate to engage in couples therapy when domestic violence is present in the relationship.However, even though ReGain requires users to indicate whether or not they are experiencing domestic violence, you can continue the sign-up process even after selecting yes.

If you indicated that you are registering for couples therapy, after one user completes the sign-up, an invitation goes to the other user. That user is asked the same set of questions when they join the account, and users do not see each other’s answers.

In general, the questions are easy to navigate and all present with multiple-choice answers so you can keep moving through to sign-up quickly.

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However, when indicating yourgender identity, ReGain offers “Man,” “Woman,” or “See more options.” If you click to see more options, there are choices for various nonbinary or fluid identities, but it did stand out to us that you have to take this extra step.

After finishing the questionnaire, you are prompted to input payment information. This screen includes information about applying for financial assistance. The default setting charges you for four weeks at a time, but you can change your subscription to the weekly or quarterly payment plans if you prefer.

It’s worth noting that when we first signed up, we actually were matched with two therapists for this project, but we did not meet with the first therapist we matched with because I had a pre-existing professional relationship with her as a therapist myself. This is not uncommon in a state like South Dakota where there are a lot of small towns and not many providers available, but because of the dual relationship, I requested to change before we had any sessions.

There is a link in the profile that lets you do this with one click. I did not see the link right away and filled out the contact form, but it was not difficult to find. Customer service responded to my email within a couple of hours with specific and helpful instructions. We were able to view the first therapist’s policies and profile before we made the switch.

Once you complete the sign-up process and enter payment information, you’ll receive a message saying that you can be matched with a therapist within 48 hours, though it often occurs more quickly. We got our match within two hours. You’ll receive an email when your match is made, and in that email, you can view that therapist’s bio and profile, including a photograph. You can add a profile picture to your account as well if you want to, but this is not required. The therapist’s bio is pretty detailed, including information about their qualifications, what university they attended, certification and licensure information, their approach to treatment, experience, specializations, and the types of service they offer, whether that is messaging, phone, and/or video sessions.

When we matched with our first therapist, the platform seemed to take our preferences into account. However, when we switched and had options, the options included therapists whose demographics did not match what we had requested. This might happen in areas like South Dakota where not a lot of providers are available, so you can’t always get someone who meets all your requests.

Of those we surveyed, 96% of users were satisfied or very satisfied with the therapist options on ReGain, and 93% rated the therapist qualifications as very good or excellent.

How Do Therapy Sessions Work at ReGain?

Once you are matched to acouples therapist, you can schedule live sessions right away through your personal portal and/or the app.  You book a time directly yourself with the scheduling calendar in the portal, though if you are having trouble finding a time that works for you, you can also message your therapist with questions or let them know you can’t find a time that works.

You can schedule sessions via video or audio, though you are encouraged to use video sessions so that you and your therapist can see each other. Audio sessions might be more comfortable for someone very anxious about their session, and turning off video is one way to troubleshoot connection issues if your wifi is spotty or unstable. You and your partner can log in from one device or separate devices if you join the session from different locations—a new feature that ReGain has added since we reviewed them last year.

We were also prompted to provide emergency contact information and certify that we understood that the platform was not appropriate for crisis intervention.

Live Video Sessions

Our initial session was 45 minutes long, and subsequent sessions were 30 minutes. This is short for couples therapy–many individual sessions are typically 45 minutes, and often couples therapists will have 60 or even 90-minute sessions to ensure that there is enough time to address everything that comes up. To join the session, you simply log in and wait for the therapist to initiate the session. Our therapist logged into the video session on time and the first session focused on establishing our goals for treatment and getting some general background information on us.

After each session, she sent us worksheets and activities we could do in between sessions to improve our communication and work towards the goals we’d established. Each worksheet included a question about how helpful we found it so that she could choose appropriate activities for us based on our feedback.

Before each session, we received email and text reminders 24 hours in advance, 30 minutes before, and five minutes before the session was scheduled to start. While we didn’t mind receiving both text and email reminders each time,  you can go into your settings to indicate you only want email or text reminders.

The video platform on ReGain worked well for us. We did not have issues connecting to the platform, seeing or hearing our therapist, or allowing her to see and hear us. There was some background noise from someone using a microwave in another room in the therapist’s office (the sessions were not interrupted, and there was no one else present in the room, but this was a bit distracting). Overall, though, the platform was very user-friendly, and the technology worked well.

All communication with our therapist was through the ReGain platform, which we could access online or through the app, in the inbox that you access when you log in.

In between sessions, our therapist responded to messages we sent within 24 hours. Her responses were thorough and addressed any questions we included. There was an option to mark messages as “urgent,” which we did not use during our trial. I can see this option being useful so that clients can indicate if they are hoping for a sooner response, but this option could also lead to clients relying on the messaging platform for emergencies or crises, which would not be appropriate.

We could both see all messages from each other and the therapist. Our therapist let us know very clearly that this feature is intended to allow us to check in, send her updates, and ask questions, but the messaging application itself was not intended as therapy. It is essentially like being able to email your therapist in between appointments, but all messages include your partner.

What Happens If I Miss a Session?

As noted, you are given one session per week as part of your ReGain subscription, which you schedule in your portal. You can also reschedule or cancel appointments in this same place. If you cancel, your therapist might not have additional availability that week, especially if you cancel very close to your appointment time. Our therapist made a point of letting us know that she could add additional times if nothing listed worked for us, though.

Though therapists had flexibility with policies, the therapists we connected with had the same cancellation policy as each other, which was that we could choose another appointment in the same week based on their listed availability. Information about cancellation policy or missed appointments is not available on ReGain’s website.

If you feel like the therapist you were matched with is not a good fit for your needs or you simply want to change therapists, it is very easy to switch.

When you log into the platform, click your name in the upper right corner of the screen. The third option says, “Change therapist.”

If you choose to change therapists, you are asked about preferences for a new therapist, including gender, religion, age, and language spoken. However, when I changed therapists on the platform, I indicated a preference for a female therapist and was given options for male and female therapists, so these preferences do not always filter out therapists who do not meet your reported criteria.

Although ReGain initially matches you to a therapist, when you change therapists, you are given two to four options to choose from. This could be a good option for clients who are looking for something specific that the match did not account for. You can review therapist profiles and choose the therapist that you think is best for you using information including availability, areas of specialization, and a bio with information about the therapist. All therapist options provided were licensed in our state.

You can also provide information about why you are changing therapists to improve your experience with the platform.

According to our survey, 91% of ReGain’s users plan to still be using the platform in six months, and 87% plan to still be using the platform in one year.

Fifty-four percent of users indicated they have changed therapists on their ReGain platform at least once. Ninety-three percent were able to switch therapists through the website without needing assistance from customer support.

Pausing or Canceling ReGain

ReGain’s website indicates that you can cancel at any time. However, your subscription continues until the end of the pay period you have already purchased, and you cannot get a refund for discontinuing early. Under your account, you can change your subscription and indicate that you do not intend to renew. Until the pay period ends, you can still access your messages, message your therapist, and have weekly appointments.

We tested ReGain four other times, in New York, Ohio, and the United Kingdom, and tried out both its couples counseling and individual relationship counseling. Our experiences varied wildly—for the most part, our couples therapy was productive, but our individual therapy was unhelpful, and in both circumstances, we suffered because of the short session times.

In one case, we tried ReGain for about six months; and while we benefitted from our couples sessions at first, we eventually hit a wall in our care. We sought therapy because of a variety of stressors that were affecting our relationship, including differences in our parenting styles. For the first couple months, we and our partner were “on our best behavior”—meaning we didn’t actually really delve into the issues that were at the core of our relationship. Although our therapist was warm and welcoming and tried her best to put us at ease in our sessions, she assigned us “homework” after each session that quickly became a chore to do. In addition, the short sessions worked against us, especially when we tried to dig into more serious issues that we really needed more time to address. We often got cut off in the middle of arguments or more heated discussions, which led to difficult weeks between sessions when we still felt like we were in the middle of a fight that we couldn’t resolve. This felt insurmountable, and eventually led us to discontinuing our ReGain subscription.

Our other experience with ReGain’s couples therapy was much better. Our therapist was both professional and inviting, and was clearly familiar with both online therapy and relationship counseling. We developed a clear plan for our sessions and dove in immediately, and the worksheets she sent after each session felt helpful to us. The only complaint we had about our provider was that she didn’t have much availability, which made rescheduling sessions difficult; however, we switched to a different therapist who had a much more flexible schedule, and we were just as pleased with them.

However, our individual relationship therapy through ReGain was terrible. We sought this type of therapy because we wanted to address our own personal issues and challenges that were affecting our relationship, and ReGain advertises that it can provide both couples and individual counseling pertaining to relationships. We found our first therapist to be very blunt and direct, explaining right off the bat the services that she did and did not provide (which felt a little bit like she was telling us off before we’d even got started). And although we appreciated her transparency, she did little to help guide the session—this led to a lot of long, awkward pauses and little progress, especially since we didn’t feel like she understood our concerns. But when we switched therapists, things got even worse.

Our next therapist seemed completely disengaged and even admitted to us that she was tired from staying up late the night before. Then she interrupted us to ask why we were seeking therapy alone rather than with our partner, and when we explained that ReGain offers both couples and individual relationship counseling, she argued with us. We felt completely demoralized at this point, and really couldn’t make any more use of our time with that therapist.

Quality of Care and User Satisfaction

ReGain’s website states that it only employs licensed therapists and will match you to someone licensed where you are. My experience with the company was consistent with this, and I was only given the option to meet with therapists who were licensed, qualified, and practiced in my state.

The therapist we ended up meeting with was professional, listened to us, and was able to meet our needs. She worked with us to create goals based on our experiences and provided us with worksheets and activities that fit in with those needs.

Searching reviews for ReGain online reveals overall positive feedback from users who feel they were able to work with qualified therapists who were a good fit for them. And our survey found the same.

We provided positive feedback because we felt that our therapist was wonderful, qualified, and met our needs well. Afterward, we received an invitation to review ReGain on non-affiliated review websites. This concerned me because Principle 5.05 of the ethics code of theAmerican Psychological Associationstates, “Psychologists do not solicit testimonials from current therapy clients/patients.”

Users that we surveyed listed many positive qualities. Many indicated that the platform is easier to use compared to other platforms they have tried, and the therapists available have more specialized experiences and training compared to other platforms. This makes sense, as ReGain specifically provides couples therapy, a niche service.

Overall, though, the care we received through ReGain was high quality, but the platform itself raises some ethical questions.

ReGain vs. Its Competitors

ReGain is very similar to other online therapy platforms, with the added specialization of working with couples and offering relationship-focused therapy. You and your partner can share an account and match with therapists who have experience in relationship work. You have the option of messaging your therapist at any time and from any device, and you can schedule live sessions every week.

Some similar platforms offer pay-as-you-go services, where you are only billed for sessions you attend. Others, such as Talkspace, offer multiple subscription options so that clients can choose the frequency or length of sessions they prefer. ReGain has only one option available, which simplifies the sign-up process but leaves fewer options for the client. This means that clients cannot opt for a different approach that might be a better fit for them. It might also cause clients to remain in treatment because they paid ahead rather than because they still feel it is beneficial.

ReGain also does not have the option to bill your insurance or seek reimbursement from insurance. Although it states that it tries to keep prices comparable to a co-pay, this can make the platform inaccessible to low-income prospective clients whose insurance might not include a co-pay or out-of-pocket expense.According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the average co-pay in the United States is $24. Additionally, sliding scale services can be as low as $0, andOpen Path, a platform that connects clients to therapists with sliding scale rates, offers session rates of $30 to $70.

Ninety-five percent of users we surveyed indicated that ReGain was better than other therapy platforms they have tried in the past. In particular, they liked how easy it was to switch therapists, the therapist specializations and training, and the number of therapist options on the platform.

Overall, clients looking specifically for couples therapy are likely to find a qualified therapist through ReGain. While other online therapy companies may offer couples therapy, ReGain specializes in this service and focuses primarily on offering care to couples.

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Many couples struggle with scheduling sessions due to finding times that work for both them and their therapist, as well as commuting to in-person sessions. ReGain’s platform allows couples to join sessions from separate locations or the same location and makes scheduling and rescheduling easy. This is perfect for couples with busy schedules who have trouble getting to in-person sessions simultaneously, those who are separated, and those who prefer the convenience of being seen from home.

Our experience with our therapist was wonderfully positive. She was qualified, attentive, and did great work with us. Other therapists listed on the platform appeared to be qualified and licensed as well. However, as a psychologist, I think I will probably still stick to in-person for now because that’s what I personally prefer.

Methodology

Specifically, we evaluated each company on the following factors: website usability, the sign-up, and therapist matching processes, therapist qualifications, types of therapy offered, the service’s quality of care, client-therapist communication options, session length, subscription offerings, client data safety, average cost and value for money, whether it accepts insurance, how easy it is to change therapists, overall user satisfaction, and the likelihood that clients would recommend them.

We also signed up for the companies in order to get a sense of how this process worked, how easy to use the platform is, and how therapy takes place at the company.

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