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BetterHelp vs Grow Therapy
BetterHelp and Grow Therapy are both online therapy platforms. Fees — BetterHelp: No fees collected from therapists, compensation varies by role and session. Grow Therapy: ~$60-160 per session by state/insurance.
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Key differences
- Fees — BetterHelp: No fees collected from therapists, compensation varies by role and session. Grow Therapy: ~$60-160 per session by state/insurance.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only BetterHelp offers PayPal.
- BetterHelp is the older platform — founded in 2013, 7 years before Grow Therapy (2020).
Which should you choose?
Choose BetterHelp if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2013).
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BetterHelp
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| Type | Online therapy like BetterHelp | Online therapy like BetterHelp |
| Category | Vetted Talent | Vetted Talent |
| Vetted | Yes | Yes |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | No fees collected from therapists, compensation varies by role and session | ~$60-160 per session by state/insurance |
| Payout speed | Weekly | Payouts are initiated every Friday and may reach your bank on Monday. Insurance claims usually take 14 to 21 days, and cash payments about 7 days. |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer, PayPal | Direct deposit |
| Availability | Therapists: US (clients worldwide) | United States |
| Founded | 2013 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, United States | New York, United States |
| Stock ticker | NYSE: TDOC (Teladoc) | — |
| Popularity | 40 views · 0 likes | 57 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, BetterHelp or Grow Therapy?
BetterHelp: No fees collected from therapists, compensation varies by role and session. Grow Therapy: ~$60-160 per session by state/insurance.
How fast do BetterHelp and Grow Therapy pay out?
BetterHelp: Weekly. Grow Therapy: Payouts are initiated every Friday and may reach your bank on Monday. Insurance claims usually take 14 to 21 days, and cash payments about 7 days.
Where are BetterHelp and Grow Therapy available?
BetterHelp: Therapists: US (clients worldwide). Grow Therapy: United States.