The 12 Best Online Couples Counseling of 2022

Owned by BetterHelp, a general online therapy service, ReGain focuses exclusively on helping couples strengthen their relationships. The company works with independent, fully-licensed therapists who have expertise in couples therapy. Based on your answers to a quick questionnaire, ReGain assigns you a counselor. If you realize it’s not a good match, you can easily change your therapist by simply clicking “change counselor” in your account. 

ReGain gives you the option to sign up as an individual or as a couple, though either way, your therapy will be relationship-focused. If you start out going alone, you can later add your partner to the sessions. In terms of communication, you have access to a secure chatroom where you can message your therapist 24/7. You’ll also be able to talk with them via live video or phone call for 30 or 45 minutes per session. If you want extra help outside of talk therapy, ReGain offers a library of articles on their website like blogs and articles. 

Of the users who tried ReGain that we surveyed:

• Seventy-seven percent rated the services they received as either very good or excellent.
• Ninety-five percent stated they were either likely or very likely to recommend it to someone like them.

Subscription prices range from $240 per month to $600 per month, varying due to location, therapist’s qualifications, and the number of therapists accepting patients. Even though ReGain can be on the pricier side, 76% of its users from our survey said the value of the service was either very good or excellent. 

It should be noted that ReGainthe service does not offer medication management services, and its services cannot fulfill any court order.

Couples Therapy Inc. was founded in 1988 by Dr. Kathy McMahon and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Originally, the company focused on in-office sessions and weekend retreats, but an online component has been added in recent years. The company’s goal is to offer science-backed relationship therapy with proven methods of success, such as the Gottman method and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). 

Couples Therapy Inc. is the best online counseling service for LGBTQIA+ relationships, in part, because eight of its therapists (out of 350 worldwide) are certified in the Gottman Method. This technique teaches couples how to handle recurring conflicts and has been proven to be effective for couples of all sexualities. 

The company offers 50-minute in-person and live video sessions as well as weekend-long intensive retreats you can either participate in virtually or in one of the 36 locations available. While messaging can be a convenient form of communication, Couples Therapy Inc. requires live video appointments so the therapists can read body language and glean other visual cues during sessions. 

Need more than 50 minutes? There are 14-hour long and two-day retreats that help couples free themselves from all distractions and responsibilities in order to prioritize resolving issues and reconnecting. 

Of the users who tried Couples Therapy Inc.:

• Seventy-six percent of them said the services were either very good or excellent. 
• Ninety-five percent said they were either likely or very likely to refer someone to the company. 
• Seventy-six reported that services were either better or much better than the services they used in the past.

There are four different services with various prices depending on session length, therapist credentials, and location (for retreats):

• Couples coaching: $119–$199 per 50-minute session
• Couples therapy: $159–$250 per 50-minute session
• Weekend intensive retreats: $2,500–$5,000 per retreat
• Modified intensive retreats: $238–$438 per session

Couples Therapy Inc.’s site also offers an online library of self-guided help via downloadable e-books and workbooks.

E-Therapy Cafe was originally created for busy people on the move, especially military couples navigating long-distance relationships. Over time, it has expanded its services to students and professionals in search of quality, affordable, and convenient online therapy.

As a boutique service, E-Therapy Cafe has the ability to provide quality care to clients and a high degree of individualized attention. The only downfall to its small size is that there are a limited number of therapists taking new clients right now. 

The sessions, with a therapist of your choice, are only 30 minutes long via live video or audio. If things come up throughout the week, you can jot them down in your online journal. When choosing your therapist for couples counseling, look in the “Areas of Expertise” section of the bios. There are counselors dedicated to marriage and divorce issues, premarital counseling, sex therapy, and more.  E-Therapy Cafe also offers certification services for emotional support animals as well as wedding planning coaching.

Of the users we surveyed who tried E-Therapy Cafe:

• Seventy-seven percent rated the overall services they received as either very good or excellent. 
• Seventy percent said its value was very good or excellent for the money spent. 
• Ninety-three percent stated they were either likely or very likely to recommend E-Therapy Cafe to someone like them.

E-Therapy Cafe has below average rates in comparison to the 33 other companies we surveyed, costing about $50 per session:

• E-Therapy Shot: Costs $55 per session (no subscription required)
• E-Therapy Four: Costs $196 per month for four virtual appointments, which equals $49 per session
•  E-Therapy Eight (best value): Costs $360 per month for eight online sessions, which equals $45 per appointment
• For subscriptions only, there is a 10% discount for military members (and family), first responders (and family), and college students

Founded in 2009 by Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, Growing Self is a Colorado-based online therapy and counseling company that focuses on improving individuals' happiness, strengthening relationships, and coping with break-ups. The company is structured like a traditional, brick-and-mortar counseling practice, with virtual appointments for national and international clients and in-person sessions for those in select cities. Growing Self lets you choose your therapist, schedule appointments, and pay for sessions as you go. 

With a primary focus on relationships, Growing Self offers three different options for engaged couples, including a class, a program, and private counseling. Premarital counseling isn’t always required, but research has shown it helps with overall relationship quality. The company also sets itself apart from its competitors by hiring some of the most qualified therapists and coaches in the field, including some therapists with their Ph.Ds. 

According to our survey:

• Sixty-five percent of Growing Self users said the services were either very good or excellent. 
• Eighty-nine percent of Growing Self clients said they were either likely or very likely to refer someone to the company. 
• Eighty-seven percent of Growing Self users reported they were either likely or very likely to still be seeing a therapist within the company a year from now.

Growing Self’s prices depend on the qualifications of your therapist:

• Early Career Team:  Recent hires (with Master’s degrees) generally charge $105 per 45-minute session but can go down to $65 per session. You can talk to your therapist about your needs and whether they offer sliding scale rates.   
• Doctoral-Level Team: The doctoral-level team, offering over 10 years of experience and high levels of education, charges $160 per 45-minute session, and might be able to take clients who qualify for sliding scale prices. 
• Advanced Clinicians: This tier features licensed mental health professionals who have several years of experience. They typically charge $135 per 45-minute appointment and might offer sliding scale prices between $95 and $135, depending on your needs and their availability.  
• Master’s-Level Clinicians: The Master’s-level team, with advanced degrees and years of experience, charges $115 per 45-minute session and might offer sliding scale rates down to $75 per session. 
  

MyCounselor.Online is a faith-based counseling service founded in 2007 by a pastor and licensed therapist, Josh Spurlock. The company’s team of Christian therapists have completed advanced training in relationship issues that oftentimes are not addressed in most Christian therapy settings. However, we don’t recommend this service to members of the LGBTQIA+ community due to the company’s values. 

MyCounselor.Online has only 29 counselors on staff who offer online therapy services and in-person sessions in a few select cities. The therapists specialize in healing relationship issues, such as intimacy and marriage issues, sex therapy, porn addiction, infidelity recovery, and communication problems. 

According to our survey of MyCounselor.Online users: 

• Seventy-one percent reported their overall feelings of satisfaction were either very good or excellent. 
• Ninety-one percent stated they would recommend the company to someone like them.
• Seventy-nine percent who had used other online therapy services said that MyCounselor.Online was better or much better than their previous online service. 

The cost per session varies based on the therapist’s level of expertise There are four tiers of therapy services to choose from:

• $55 per scholarship session (have to book with an unlicensed resident counselor chosen by the company)
• $110 per session with your choice of resident counselor
• $135 per session with the company’s certified therapists
• $165–$195 per session with advanced-practice therapists

MyCounselor.Online also offers payment plans as low as $50 per week for those who qualify for financial assistance.

Founded in 2013, Kip is a New York City-based company started by, Ryan Kull, a mental health professional with over two decades of experience in sexual orientation and gender identity issues. The company’s mission is to offer a diverse group of therapists who work together as a team and specialize in racial and sexual identity issues. The therapists meet weekly to discuss techniques, propose strategies, and learn from one another. 

When the office closed in March 2020, Kip launched its online therapy services, including couples, individual, family, and group counseling. The company uses HIPAA-compliant live videos and phone calls but doesn’t provide any messaging platforms to communicate with therapists. There are no free trials, but you can schedule an initial couples therapy online consultation for $25. 

From our survey, the users who tried Kip said:

• Seventy-five percent reported their overall feelings of satisfaction were either very good or excellent. 
• Eighty percent of users rated the value of the company as very good or excellent for the price. 
• Seventy-six percent of Kip users reported that services were either better or much better than the services at the companies they used before.

Kip’s prices are tiered in a similar way to traditional therapy practices. The prices depend on the qualifications of your therapist:

• Tier I: $75 per session with a graduate intern
• Tier II: $105 per session with a postgraduate fellow
• Tier III: $120–$145 per session with an advanced therapist
• Tier IV: $175 per session with a senior mental health professional

Talkspace was founded in 2012 and has since expanded its services, adding psychiatry, medication management, couples therapy, and teen therapy. As one of the first and largest online therapy sites available, Talkspace employs more than 1,000 licensed therapists and serves more than one million clients. The company has a matching process that helps you find a mental health professional who specializes in your area of needs, whether it’s sexual concerns in relationships, sexual trauma, or gender identity. 

The company provides a variety of ways to talk with your therapist, including video, audio, live chat, and unlimited messaging. It is worth noting that while Talkspace offers psychiatric services, the costs aren’t included in the subscriptions. With that said, if your insurance plan is out-of-network, receiving talk therapy and psychiatric services at Talkspace could become expensive. 

According to our survey of Talkspace clients:

• Ninety-three percent of users stated they were either likely or very likely to recommend Talkspace to someone like them.
• Eighty-six percent of the users we surveyed said their therapists’ qualifications were very good or excellent.
• Eighty-eight percent said they were likely or very likely to be working with a therapist at Talkspace a year from now. 

Talk therapy subscription packages cost between $260 and $400 per month, depending on your location and plan. There are three options available:

• Unlimited Messaging Therapy Plus: This plan includes text, video, and audio messaging but no live communication. 
• Unlimited Messaging Therapy Premium: This plan offers everything in the Therapy Plus plan but also includes one 30-minute live video session per month. 
• Unlimited Messaging Therapy Ultimate: This plan includes text, video, and audio messaging, plus four 30-minute live video sessions per month. 

Couples therapy at Talkspace is similar to the Unlimited Messaging Therapy Ultimate subscription, including four live sessions per month. Psychiatric services begin at $199 for an initial evaluation, and then you will be charged $125 for every follow-up visit, though prices will vary depending on how you customize your plan.

Amwell is a telemedicine company that also offers psychiatric and talk therapy sessions with licensed therapists or psychiatrists. These sessions can be booked (and paid for) as needed, providing flexibility in scheduling and cost that is appealing to many users. Sessions at Amwell are 45 minutes long and can be scheduled on weekends, holidays, or at night depending on your therapist’s availability. 

Amwell provides couples therapy for a variety of relationship concerns, including communication challenges, infertility, infidelity, and sexual difficulities. When signing up for couples counseling, you can view all of the therapist's bios to ensure you’re choosing one with expertise for your specific issues.    

Of the users we surveyed who tried Amwell said:

• Seventy-three percent rated the overall services they received as either very good or excellent.
• Seventy-eight percent said its value was very good or excellent for the money spent.
• Eighty-one percent said their therapist's qualifications were excellent or very good.
• Eighty-eight percent stated they were either likely or very likely to recommend Amwell to someone like them. 

Amwell’s pricing depends on the level of education of your therapist:

• Therapist with master’s degree: $109 per session
• Therapist with PhD degree: $129 per session
• Initial psychiatric visit: $279 per session
• Follow-up psychiatric visits: $109 per session

Cornerstone Christian Counseling was founded in 2009 by Sean and Angie Taylor, a husband and wife therapist team. The company is based in Colorado Springs, CO, and offers in-person sessions in select cities as well as online therapy. The company’s therapists agree to a statement that includes how they approach homosexuality, abortion, and other topics. With that said, we strongly do not recommend this service to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Cornerstone offers different types of therapy for people seeking a Christian perspective. The therapists work together as a team rather than as independent contractors like therapists from many online platforms do. While the company only offers talk therapy (no medication management), the staff specializes in a variety of areas, including trauma therapy, couples counseling, pre-marriage counseling, teen therapy, play therapy for children, and family therapy. 

Our survey of Cornerstone Christian Counseling users found that:

• Seventy-eight percent of users rated the overall services as either very good or excellent. 
• Eighty percent said its value was very good or excellent for the money spent. 
• Ninety percent stated they were either likely or very likely to recommend Cornerstone Christian Counseling to someone like them.

Cornerstone Christian Counseling offers five price tiers, depending on the therapist’s level of education and experience:

• Tier 1: For $58 per session, you can meet with provisionally licensed professionals or counseling students.
• Tier 2: For $100 per session, you can meet with provisionally licensed professionals. 
• Tier 3: For $121 per session, you can meet with licensed mental health professionals. 
• Tier 4: For $153 per session, you can meet with a licensed therapist who has earned advanced certifications in their specialties and has over 5,000 hours of clinical experience in the field.
• Tier 5: For $184 per session, you can work with a licensed therapist who has advanced certifications in their specialties and 10,000 or more hours of clinical experience in the field.

Our Relationship is a service that offers self-guided relationship courses with the option of working alongside a therapy coach. The program was developed by Dr. Andrew Christensen and Dr. Brian Doss, who are both psychology professors and researchers. Our Relationship is one of the most affordable relationship services on the market, but it is not a substitute for therapy. The company’s coaches are psychology doctoral students (not licensed therapists) and sessions are only 20 minutes long.

Our Relationship’s goal is to give access to effective tools and resources, so they can strengthen their communication, trust, and intimacy. The programs focus mostly on communication and conflict resolution skills. There are four programs to choose from, all of which are the same price:

• Heterosexual couples
• Homosexual couples
• Military couples
• Individuals

According to our survey of Our Relationship:

• Seventy-one percent of current users we surveyed rated the services they received through Our Relationship as either very good or excellent. 
• Seventy-three percent said its value was very good or excellent for the money spent.
• Eighty-eight percent who had used other online therapy services said that Our Relationship was better or much better than their previous online service. 
• Ninety-five of users reported that they were either likely or very likely to recommend someone like them to Our Relationship. 

For those who do not qualify for financial aid, there are two price options that you only pay once:

• $50 to take the online course without a coach
• $150 to take the online course alongside a relationship coach, plus five 20-minute sessions once per week.

Recently launched in May 2020, Calmerry has made a lot of progress but still has a ways to go. For example, the website claims to have traditional couples and group therapy; however, no more than one person can attend a therapy session at one time. This might be disappointing for couples seeking counseling together, but it also might be a good fit for people in relationships wanting to get help on their own. 

Calmerry offers messaging-only weekly and monthly plans, which might be an appealing option for people who have social anxiety or busy schedules. The other plans include the unlimited messaging feature along with 30-minute video sessions, which also suits busy lifestyles. Outside of relationship issues, the company’s licensed therapists specialize in anxiety, emotional abuse, LGBTQIA+, and more. 

According to our survey of Calmerry users:

• Seventy-four percent of them rated the overall services as very good or excellent. 
• Ninety-five percent said they would be likely or very likely to recommend this service to someone like them.
• Seventy-six percent rated Calmerry’s therapist qualifications as very good or excellent. 

Calmerry has three subscription plans that you can only see pricing for once you begin signing up. There are discounted prices for the first month, and then you start paying a higher rate:

• The Messaging Plan: This plan costs $168 for the first month and then goes up to $228 per month. While this doesn’t include live sessions, it provides unlimited messaging with a licensed therapist for five days a week. 
• The Messaging + One Live Video Plan: This plan costs $208 for the first month and then $300 after that. Along with unlimited messaging, the plan includes one live 30-minute session each week. 
• The Messaging + Four Live Videos Plan: This plan is $270 for the first month and then $360 for the following months. It comes with unlimited messaging, four live 30-minute sessions each week, and a customized therapy plan. 

If you’re interested in the messaging-only plan, Calmerry offers it as a weekly subscription for just $45 a week compared to the monthly price that costs $57 per week.