Pros of online counseling with Tina C. Christian, LPC, NCC, TF-CBT Trained:
Not required to pay monthly
Sliding fee scale for qualifying clients
Tina C. Christian will be your therapist, so no need to be matched to a therapist you didn’t have a choice to select.
45 minute live sessions instead of 30 minutes like the others
Text/chat video, voicemail, phone calls and email messaging
Able to use phone (Android or iPhone) and/or computer (Windows or Mac)
Therapist responds daily 5 days a week (Monday-Friday)
Live video and chat sessions, and phone call can be scheduled based upon mutual agreement based upon both the client and therapist’s availability
A 10-minute phone consultation available before signing up, for screening purposes, and the ability to leave and receive phone voice messages anytime!
Get a legitimate disability assessment and treatment letter for an emotional support animal from a Missouri licensed professional mental health provider within a couple of days in most cases, if qualified!
Information in table comparison below acquired February 2019
| Tina C. Christian, LPC, NCC, TF-CBT Trained with Atime2Talk.org The one licensed therapist you’ve selected; treatment goals and objectives created based upon each individuals needs, goals, assessments, presenting problems and concerns. | Other Company 1 Multiple licensed therapists and matched based upon online questionnaire. | Other Company 2 Multiple licensed therapists and matched based upon online questionnaire. |
| No Monthly Payments Required | Monthly payment required | Monthly payment required |
| No reoccurring nor automatic renewals; you pay as you go. | Reoccurring payment/auto-renewal credit card payment | Reoccurring payment/auto-renewal credit card payment |
| PLANS Sliding Fee Scale\Financial Aid Available Re-certification required annually or when situation\circumstances change More payment flexibility 45 minute sessions every week Billed per session Text, video, audio, phone & email messaging Therapist responds daily, 5 days/week (Mon-Fri) Live (45min) sessions Payment options: Billed per session Messaging is not in real-time it doesn’t require scheduling, Live video sessions , Live Chat, and Phone Calls can be scheduled with the therapist. Therapists and clients find a reasonable level by mutual agreement for scheduling live sessions. This is based on many factors including the therapist’s availability. | PLANS 3 plans with the option also of selecting a couples therapy plan with monthly or quarterly billing Number of live sessions vary or may not be available Ultimate Messaging Therapy Plus $49/week (Billed as $196 monthly) Text, video & audio messaging Therapist responds daily, 5 days/week NO LIVE SESSIONS (Billed as $528 every 3 months) (Billed as $936 every 6 months) Ultimate Messaging Therapy Premium $59/week Text, video & audio messaging Therapist responds daily, 5 days/week +1 Live session/month (30min each) (Billed as $236 monthly) (Billed as $636 every 3 months) (Billed as $1128 every 6 months) Live Talk Therapy Ultimate $79/week Text, video & audio messaging Therapist responds daily, 5 days/week +4 Live session/month (30min each) (Billed as $316 monthly) (Billed as $852 every 3 months) (Billed as $1512 every 6 months) Couples therapy is available for $79/week (billed as $316 monthly) or $71/week (billed $852 every 3 months). Messaging is not in real-time it | PLANS Sliding Fee Scale\Financial Aid Available Re-certification required monthly to start You can switch to one of the other plans after you sign-up for the monthly payment plan You will automatically be started on the $65/week plan, which is billed at the monthly rate of $260, unless you qualify for sliding fee reduced rate. UNLIMITED $80/week billed weekly (Billed as $80 per week) UNLIMITED $65/week billed monthly Four weeks of unlimited message and some scheduled live sessions. (Billed as $260 monthly) UNLIMITED $45/week billed quarterly Three months of unlimited message and some scheduled live sessions. (Billed as $540 every 3 months.) UNLIMITED $35/week billed yearly Twelves months of unlimited message and some scheduled live sessions. (Billed as $1820 yearly) Couples therapy not offered but BetterHelp has a sister site called ReGain, where both partners in a couple can do counseling together. Messaging is not in real-time it doesn’t require scheduling, Therapists and clients find a reasonable level by mutual agreement for scheduling live sessions. This is based on many factors including that particular therapists’ availability. |
| PLATFORMS/APPS All Live Sessions Available for Android, iPhone, iPad, MAC, and Windows | PLATFORMS/APPS Live session available on IOS and Android | PLATFORMS/APPS Accessed from any Internet-connected device |
| DISCOUNTS Sliding Fee Schedule for qualifying individuals. | DISCOUNTS Prepay Discounts (up to 20% off) on all plans | DISCOUNTS Prepay Discounts |
| CANCELLATION No contracts whatsoever. | CANCELLATION No contracts whatsoever and you can cancel your plan anytime. You can cancel your account through your Talkspace settings. — Log into account — Click the menu under your user name and go to “My Account” — Once you’re on the My Account page please scroll down to the in the “Rooms” section — There you will see the option to “Cancel Subscription” which will guide you through a couple of quick steps to submit your request If you’re using the mobile app, you can cancel your subscription directly from the app. Log in and select the icon in the top-left corner to access your Settings. Once you complete your cancellation request, our team will promptly handle it. Your therapist will still be available to you throughout the remaining time that you already have paid. | CANCELLATION No contracts whatsoever and you can cancel your plan anytime. Log into your account and Click on change subscription. Selection option to Quit Counseling |
| REFUNDS No Prepayment require so no refund request necessary. ESA LETTER SERVICE – Once you have completed the assessment and spoken to Tina C. Christian, LPC, NCC, refund for services will not be warranted. | REFUNDS Customer service reviews refunds on a case-by-case basis in conjunction with the therapists. Accommodations if unique or legal circumstances (medical, death, disability, court orders, etc.) dictate the reason for the refund request. If a refund is not granted, possible accommodations some other way such as a credit for future service. | REFUNDS Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis by customer service. |
| Not all Insurance accepted and no free trial. Out-of -Network coverage may be available. A 10-minute phone consultation available for screening purposes, and ability to leave and receive voice messages anytime. | Insurance not accepted and no free trial | Insurance not accepted and no free trial 10-minute live video meeting with the therapist after signing up and the option to record and listen to audio messages. |
| You MAY be eligible for reimbursement by your insurance company, if your policy covers online therapy and has out-of-network coverage benefits. To use your “out-of-network” benefits, Tina C. Christian can provide you with a “superbill”. This is a detailed receipt of the session, which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Check with your insurance provider to find out if you have out-of-network coverage, if online therapy is covered, and for any co-pays you are responsible. Your co-pay amount will be deducted from the reimbursement amount that they give you. | ||
| Get a Legitimate Disability Assessment and Treatment Letter for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) from a Missouri Licensed Professional Mental Health Provider within a couple days in most cases, if qualified! |
