Faithful Counseling

There isn’t one single “best” — the right online couples therapy depends on your goals, budget, therapy model you prefer, and whether you need providers who can legally treat you across state lines. Below are top options, each good for different needs: ReGain (by BetterHelp) — relationship-focused platform that matches you with licensed couples counselors, offers live sessions and messaging, and is convenient for flexible scheduling. Good if you want a mainstream, couples-specific service. Talkspace Couples — provides licensed couples therapists with asynchronous messaging plus live video sessions. Good if you want heavy messaging access between sessions and modern app-based care. The Gottman Institute (Gottman Therapy directory) — not a subscription platform but a directory to find certified Gottman therapists who use an evidence-based, research-backed couples method. Best if you want proven Gottman-method therapy. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) therapists via directories (e.g., Psychology Today, TherapyDen) — if you want a therapist trained specifically in EFT (best for attachment-focused work and deeper emotional bonding). Open Path Collective — low-cost option (sliding scale) connecting to licensed therapists who accept reduced fees; good if affordability matters. Availability depends on membership and therapist supply. Lasting (app) — a clinically informed relationship program with exercises and lessons you can do as a couple; not a replacement for a licensed therapist but useful as a supplement or lower-cost structured program. Faithful Counseling — part of the BetterHelp family, with therapists who integrate faith/spirituality into counseling if that’s important to you. How to choose Pick the therapy model if you have one in mind (Gottman, EFT, Imago). Verify the therapist is licensed and experienced specifically in couples work. Check whether the platform or therapist can legally treat you (telehealth licensure across states/countries). Decide on live sessions vs. messaging, and whether you need insurance coverage (many platforms are cash-pay; check if a therapist will accept your insurance). Try an initial session to see fit — many platforms let you change therapists if needed. If you want, tell me: your goals (conflict resolution, rebuilding trust, communication), budget/insurance, and where you live (country/state), and I’ll recommend the single best option for your situation.

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