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Where to Find Anxiety Counseling Online

May 28, 2018 by Arlin Cuncic, M.A.

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*This post may contain affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Please see my disclosure policy. If you need help finding a mental health professional, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit BetterHelp to chat with a licensed therapist for an affordable price.

Free and Paid Anxiety Counseling Online

Anxiety counseling online can be helpful if you have social anxiety, as it does not require you to meet in-person with a therapist at a time when you may be experiencing severe anxiety. Online counseling can also be helpful if you have a hectic schedule and fitting in a face-to-face meeting just isn’t possible.

Online counseling for social anxiety takes various forms, all the way from interactive self-paced programs to actual exchanges with a real-live therapist. Services also vary widely in how much they cost, ranging from free (for unlicensed or self-help) to hundreds of dollars.

Only you can decide what works best for you when looking for anxiety counseling online. However, I’ve outlined below some of the main offerings in terms of online counseling for social anxiety. I’ve ordered them from least expensive to most expensive so that you can get a sense of the investment required.

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Note that these are not reviews, as I’ve not personally used all of these services, nor have I evaluated their effectiveness. However, I’ve tried to choose those that are based on proven strategies for overcoming social anxiety, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy. If you have used any of them, I’d love to hear about it in the comments.

Woebot

I have personally used the Woebot app and have found it particularly helpful for tracking your mood and challenging unhelpful thoughts. The only downside is that this robot app cannot actually understand your replies (it works like a texting session), though it can pick up on some words and respond accordingly.

Mellow Talk

I just recently discovered Mellow Talk. This site offers the chance to talk to a stranger to vent or look for advice. In this way, it’s kind of like talking to a friend rather than a therapist. However, it might help if you just need someone to talk to and have nobody to reach out to in real life.

7 Cups of Tea

I’ve actually used 7 Cups of Tea myself both as a volunteer listener and on occasion to talk to someone about problems I was going through. The free service connects you with trained volunteers, but you can also pay to speak to a licensed therapist.

BRAVE-Online for Kids and Teens

BRAVE is an interactive online CBT program for children and teenagers to prevent anxiety. It also offers complimentary programs for parents. The program can be completed on your own or with the help of an online therapist. The program is free of charge for those in Australia or those participating in research studies.

Overcoming Social Anxiety Online Program

This program from Kyle Macdonald costs whatever you choose to pay, though it indicates most people pay $3.99. You receive lifetime access to a secure website membership area, a treatment program with 30 video sessions, customized workbooks, and updates to program content. You also get access to a private Facebook support group.

This Way Up Social Phobia Course

This Way Up offers a self-paced social phobia course designed to be completed within 3 months at the most. You are granted 90 days access, and once you complete the course,  you are given 12 more months of access for practicing. The cost is $59 Australian for three month’s access. If you have a doctor or psychologist who wants to supervise your progress, they will receive updates.

AI Therapy

AI Therapy offers a fully automated online treatment program for social anxiety based on research and clinical experience. You listen to pre-recorded sound files while working through lessons. The program is also customized based on the symptoms that you report. Topics discussed include challenging your thinking, behavioral experiments, and relapse prevention. The program cost is $149.99 CAD for six months of unlimited access.

Modern Therapy

Modern Therapy offers online therapy similar to that offered by Talkspace or Betterhelp (see below). However, they have pricing options as low as $25 a week. Readers of this site can also receive one week free by using the promo code “aboutsocialanxiety” when registering through the link above.

Online-Therapy

Online-therapy offers a complete toolbox based on cognitive behavioral therapy specifically for helping you with social anxiety. They offer different pricing options, starting at $39 per week with feedback from a therapist. As an About Social Anxiety reader, you will also receive a 20% discount when you sign up through the link above.

Social Anxiety Institute

The Social Anxiety Institute offers an online treatment program. The 25-session series includes audio therapy, handouts, videos, and a discussion forum costs $159.99 USD or $29.99 per month for 6 months.

Joyable

Joyable offers coaching and appears mostly aimed at employees of companies. You correspond with a coach by phone, text, or email. You start by completing a quiz to assess your goals. Then, their online program based on cognitive behavioral therapy takes place over 12 weeks. You can also try the free trial for 7 days. The cost after the trial is $99 USD per month.

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BetterHelp

The basic model of BetterHelp is that you have unlimited access to licensed and experienced mental health professionals through your choice of emails, live chats, telephone calls, or video conferencing.

The cost is currently $35 to $80 USD per week for this unlimited access. As one of my readers, you will receive 20% off your first month when you sign up using this link! I’ve tried the service myself and recommend it as the best option to access a therapist online.

Talkspace

Talkspace starts at $49 USD a week. This provides you with unlimited messaging therapy. You can also purchase live chat therapy for $79 USD per week.

Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders

The Center for Treatment of Anxiety and Mood Disorders offers online therapy through live chat or video sessions. There is no indication of the cost.

Ginger.io

Ginger.io provides in-the-moment emotional support through mental health coaches who can also connect you with psychologists and psychiatrists. It is supposed to be app-based chat support. There is no indication of cost.

Related Posts about Online Therapy

  • 5 Ways Online Therapy Can Help Your Anxiety
  • 5 Benefits fo Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety
  • Interpersonal Therapy for Social Anxiety

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Where to Find Anxiety Counseling Online for Social Anxiety



Here are some of my favorite social anxiety tools

Thanks for reading! I hope you found some helpful tips. Since this site is about social anxiety, I wanted to also share some tools I use that I hope you’ll find helpful. Some of these are affiliate links, so if you decide to try them, I’ll earn a commission. However, I only recommend things I have used myself and would recommend to a friend or family member.

Online Therapy: For online therapy, I have personally used and like the service offered by Betterhelp. It's easy to get started from the comfort of your home. You'll even get a discount on your first month of therapy when you use my link.

Doctor Visits: For doctor visits, Web Doctors offers convenient online appointments.

Audible Subscription: I recommend a lot of self-help books on this site, but I actually prefer an audiobook subscription over print books! My favorite subscription service is Audible because it has all the best-sellers and they stay in your digital library forever (even if you end your subscription). You can sign up for a free trial and listen to your first two books for free.

Social Anxiety Masterclass: The Social Anxiety Masterclass is my signature course where I walk you through everything I know about how to manage social anxiety. If you're not ready to enroll in the course, be sure to subscribe to my email newsletter to hear about special deals!

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