Help us match you to the right therapist
It's important to have a therapist who you can establish a personal connection with. The following questions are designed to help match you to a licensed therapist based on your needs and personal preferences.
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Which country are you in?
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What is your gender identity?
Gender plays an important role in shaping personal identity and experiences. This information will help your therapist create a more personalized approach.
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How old are you?
Almost a fifth of older adults in the United States have experienced depression. (Geriatric Mental Health Foundation, 2008)
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How do you identify?
Your answer will help us match you to a suitable therapist as well as help your therapist create a treatment plan that respects your identity and experiences.
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What is your relationship status?
Your answer will help us match you to a suitable therapist as well as help your therapist create a treatment plan that respects your identity and experiences.
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How important is religion in your life?
Your answer will help us match you to a suitable therapist as well as help your therapist create a treatment plan that respects your identity and experiences.
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Which religion do you identify with?
Your answer will help us match you to a suitable therapist as well as help your therapist create a treatment plan that respects your identity and experiences.
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Do you consider yourself to be spiritual?
This helps us understand your personal beliefs and could help shape your therapy experience.
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Have you ever been in therapy before?
Understanding your therapeutic history helps your therapist create a more effective plan. If this is your first time trying therapy, we’ll share more information about what to expect after you sign up.
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What led you to consider therapy today?
This is a preliminary question to understand what you are going through. You will have more opportunities to explain or elaborate on your feelings and challenges later on.
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What are your expectations from your therapist? A therapist who...
ListensExplores my pastTeaches me new skillsChallenges my beliefsAssigns me homeworkGuides me to set goalsProactively checks in with meOtherI don't know
BetterHelp has more than 34,000 licensed and vetted professional therapists with different techniques and approaches.
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When was the last time you thought about suicide?
Understanding your therapeutic history helps your therapist create a more effective plan. If this is your first time trying therapy, we’ll share more information about what to expect after you sign up.
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Are you currently experiencing anxiety, panic attacks or have any phobias?
Understanding your current mental health status is essential for your therapist to provide the best care possible.
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Are you currently experiencing any chronic pain?
Understanding your current mental health status is essential for your therapist to provide the best care possible.
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How would you rate your current financial status?
Your financial status can affect your mental health and ability to seek therapy. This helps your therapist understand your situation better.
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How would you rate your current sleeping habits?
Sleep is crucial for mental health. Understanding your sleep patterns can help your therapist provide better support.
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Which of the following resources would be useful for you?
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How do you prefer to communicate with your therapist?
Your preferred communication method can help enhance your therapy experience and make you feel more comfortable.
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Are there any specific preferences for your therapist?
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Who referred you to BetterHelp?
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Which magazine or newspaper?
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What is your preferred language?
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