BetterHelp
As of mid-2026, roughly **$65–$100/week ≈ $260–$400 billed every 4 weeks** (13 cycles/yr).
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BetterHelp: As of mid-2026, roughly **$65–$100/week ≈ $260–$400 billed every 4 weeks** (13 cycles/yr). A credit card is required to start. Cancelling is easy - about 6 minutes. Our take: BetterHelp doesn't bill insurance, so yeah, the sticker shock is real.
Last verified: July 26, 2026
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Our take
BetterHelp doesn't bill insurance, so yeah, the sticker shock is real. That weekly quote can land as ~$260-$400 hitting your card on the 4-week cycle. As of mid-2026 BetterHelp's also rolling out true weekly billing, so check which cadence your account is actually on. Canceling itself is easy, which is rare for this category. But pause it the moment your therapist match isn't clicking - rematching while still paying is just rent. Skip it entirely if you've got insurance with mental health coverage. Your in-network copay will be a fraction of this.
The honest data
By the numbers
- Price after
- $65.00 / mo
- Card required
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Easy
- Time to cancel
- ~6 min
Reviews worth watching
Human reviews of BetterHelp we think are worth ten minutes. They play right here, and the view still counts for the creator.
Why Everyone (still) Hates BetterHelp
Levi Hildebrand
The most thorough hands-on BetterHelp review we found.
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What’s new with BetterHelp
- Feature changeOct 30, 2025
BetterHelp now accepts insurance in a growing number of states
Parent company Teladoc has begun billing insurance for BetterHelp sessions instead of cash-pay only, covering plans like Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and Optum in about a dozen states as of late 2025, with a broader national rollout targeted for end of 2026.
via Healthcare Dive
Cancellation guide
How to cancel BetterHelp
Documented · ~6 min
- 01
Log in at betterhelp.com, click your profile icon, and select Account.
- 02
Open the Billing or Membership section and click Cancel Membership or Cancel Subscription.
- 03
Complete the short cancellation survey and confirm; access continues until your current billing period ends.
- 04
If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel in that store's subscription settings, since BetterHelp cannot cancel that for you. Cancelling does not delete your data, which you can request separately.
Full guide: how to cancel BetterHelp
BetterHelp free trial - frequently asked
- How much does BetterHelp cost?
- BetterHelp costs $65.00 per month for the Single plan covers one weekly live session (video/phone/chat) plus unlimited async messaging and group sessions. plan.
- How do I cancel BetterHelp?
- To cancel BetterHelp: 1. Log in at betterhelp.com, click your profile icon, and select Account; 2. Open the Billing or Membership section and click Cancel Membership or Cancel Subscription; 3. Complete the short cancellation survey and confirm; access continues until your current billing period ends; 4. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel in that store's subscription settings, since BetterHelp cannot cancel that for you. Cancelling does not delete your data, which you can request separately. It takes about 6 minutes and is rated easy to cancel.
- Do I need a credit card for the BetterHelp trial?
- Yes - BetterHelp requires a credit card to start the free trial, so note when it converts to a paid plan.
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