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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support available 24/7. Call or text 988 to speak with a trained crisis counselor.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor via text message. Available 24/7.
AI Therapy Chatbots
AI chat tools that may offer mental health support. Use your judgment and research carefully.
BetterHelp
Online therapy with licensed professionals using a weekly subscription model. Text, phone, or video options.
Talkspace
Online therapy service offering different plans based on messaging and live session options.
Open Path Psychotherapy
Network of therapists offering lower rates. Pay once to join, then book sessions at reduced prices.
Community Mental Health Centers
Government-funded clinics that charge based on what you can afford.
University Training Clinics
Graduate training clinics provide lower-cost therapy, supervised by licensed professionals.
Psychology Today Directory
Directory where therapists list their practices. Filter by sliding scale and availability.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Many employers offer confidential, short-term counseling at no cost to the employee.
Cerebral
Online mental health care with therapy and optional medication management.
Check Your Insurance Benefits
Some insurance plans include a certain number of free or low-cost therapy sessions each year. This usually takes some time to set up.