BetterHelp: 4.9/5 average rating
BetterHelp has an average live session rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on over 1.7 million client reviews and has served over 6 million people globally.
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Jul 3, 2026
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BetterHelp: 85% think therapy is wise
BetterHelp's 2026 State of Stigma report found 85% of Americans believe getting mental health support is wise, yet 74% say society discourages people from doing so.
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