What is the best online couples therapy?

There isn’t one single “best” online couples therapy — the right choice depends on your goals, budget, and whether you want a licensed therapist vs. coaching/app-based support. Below are reputable options by type, with brief reasons to consider each.

1. ReGain (by BetterHelp)

   • Best for: convenient, affordable online couples counseling with licensed therapists.
   • Why: built specifically for relationships, allows video sessions and secure messaging with licensed couples therapists, and is widely used.

2. Talkspace Couples

   • Best for: flexible, messaging-friendly therapy plus live sessions.
   • Why: offers asynchronous messaging plus scheduled video sessions with couples clinicians; good if you want frequent check-ins between sessions.

3. Gottman Institute therapist directory / Gottman Method therapists

   • Best for: evidence-based, clinically rigorous couples therapy.
   • Why: the Gottman Method is well-researched; the Institute’s directory helps you find certified therapists trained in that model (good for serious or complex relationship problems).

4. ICEEFT / EFT-certified therapists (Emotionally Focused Therapy)

   • Best for: couples dealing with attachment-based issues (e.g., repeated hurt, withdrawal, infidelity).
   • Why: EFT is another research-backed approach for repairing attachment and emotional responsiveness; ICEEFT lists certified clinicians who often work online.

5. Lasting (app)

   • Best for: guided, low-cost relationship work and skill-building between or instead of therapy.
   • Why: evidence-informed modules and exercises for couples; good supplement or entry-level option if you’re not ready for formal therapy.

6. Pride Counseling (by BetterHelp) or other LGBTQ+-focused platforms

   • Best for: LGBTQ+ couples seeking culturally competent therapists.
   • Why: therapists specialize in LGBTQ+ issues and relationship dynamics, which can be important for safety and relevance.

If cost is a concern: check Open Path Collective (sliding-scale/low-cost therapists) or local clinics offering telehealth.

How to choose

• Prioritize licensed couples clinicians with experience in your issue (infidelity, sex, blended families, mental health).
• Decide on approach (Gottman or EFT are top evidence-based models).
• Consider format: live video vs. messaging vs. app.
• Ask about session length, cancellation policy, whether therapists see both partners together, and whether they offer a free consult.

If you tell me more about your situation (goals, budget, whether you want an evidence-based model or an LGBTQ+ provider), I can recommend the single best fit and a few therapists/platform links to try.