Pride Counseling Reviews

by QueenMireya

I’m not going to lie I’m not in a great place in my life and I got excited when I saw PrideCounseling was catered towards folks in the LGBTQ+ community like myself. I thought we’ll this is great an all inclusive application for counseling and therapy services! And then I came across the price for using these services. I was qualified for financial assistance and it made my service seem to be a bit cheaper but I checked the prices again and it wasn’t looking good still. I’m unemployed, most of my family will not support me and I don’t even have funds to buy things I need on a daily basis. I’m really disappointed and saddened that the cost of service fee couldn’t be waived altogether for folks like me that desperately need service. If it was even merely $50 a month that’s more affordable to me. I don’t know what to say besides don’t expect to get PrideCounseling unless you’re privileged and have the kind of money to spend just to seek help. Really sad :(

by JennyLMT

Edit: I have been using PrideCounseling going on 3 years now. It’s always been good for me and I’ve hardly had any trouble. Now there are pop ups pressuring to schedule live appointments that I’m having to close every few minutes and support was no help. I will probably be deleting. Frustration and interruption is the exact opposite of what I’m looking for in therapy.

Ok so to start off with, PrideCounseling isn’t for everyone. Not everyone will qualify and it won’t help everyone. But for me it saved my life. I’ve been using pride counseling for 9 months and my therapist is amazing. I hit it off with the first one I worked with and I message her whenever I need to and she gets back to me as soon as she can. Usually we talk every day. Traditional therapy wasn’t an option for me so online offered me what I needed where I needed it. The financial aid they offer is very helpful and the one time I had an issue with it, support reinstated it and refunded the difference. It’s worth every penny I spend on it and is cheaper than any other option I found.

by Laughing Dog

I didn’t even use it, to be honest. But it’s as much as a modest car payment. I have insurance but don’t make a lot of money, but I suspect too much to qualify for any help. They don’t take insurance at all, which I think is obviously a failure of the medical system in general that mental health is out in a crapper. There’s a lot of help in speaking to a person face to face that this can’t replace, even with video chat (some, especially closeted might feel different), and for honestly more than a regular therapist because you could probably find one on a sliding scale. I don’t think I can go through with it. It’s like $60+/wk. Good idea y’all and there is definitely a market but given the needs of the community this seems really excessive and expensive for online therapy, which I don’t see as being as good, for most people.

by Courtsmithptsd

At first I had a counselor that didn’t really work for me, but after I switched just once I was really happy with the counselor that I got matched with. I should have switched sooner. Don’t hesitate to switch if you think it might help. Also, this service is really really expensive. Don’t waste money on a counselor who isn’t working for you. There are financial accommodations but I don’t know exactly what accessing them entails, I just pay full price becuaee I assume I wouldn’t qualify but I have no idea what that process is like or what’s offered. I feel like the service I’m getting from my current counselor is definitely top quality and worth it, but even then, $260 a month is pretty steep to pay.

by Maria Kosta

The Pride Counseling service is extraordinary. I have Kaiser and their psych department is garbage in terms of getting appointments with therapists and ongoing care— when I found BetterHelp and that they have an LGBT+ service I signed up and it has been life changing for me. I have a very hard time making and keeping appointments, but texting and showing up for a video call at home are a lot easier for me. My therapist is amazing and has given me so many tools and support over the years that have truly made a huge difference in my life. I know it looks expensive, but it can be made affordable for you if you apply for the financial aid (and they basically lower your rate almost immediately when you ask for it with the little application online.. not sure if you can do it in PrideCounseling though). I’m paying $99/month for unlimited messaging with my therapist and she always replies within a day if not within a few hours, and then every video session that’s scheduled like an appointment is an extra $35 for that one session. It’s well worth every penny. I don’t see myself ever changing my therapy source if I can help it at all. They are truly doing extraordinary work.

by JohnJ-Boston

I’m a gay man from Boston, 55 years old, who has retired to Thailand. After 3 years here feeling a bit isolated, I thought I’d try PrideCounseling. My new therapist (10 time zones away) has insights into my mental state that I have never before encountered in previous years of therapy. We are only 2 video sessions in and we seem to be closer to my core issues than 25 years with a previous therapist using traditional, office-visit, psychoanalytic techniques. The ability to chat via message, in almost real-time, with my Pride Counselor is a breakthrough technology for therapy. I am very excited to see where this goes.

by Ariel288

PrideCounseling for their site is really well put together. In terms of their services and the counselor I am currently with is beyond amazing. The counselor really cares about the issues that I am facing and is very knowledgeable about the subject. They are also very welcoming and encouraging. It is very handy to have if you have a busy life schedule or prefer not meeting face to face just yet. I highly recommend this to others that may need their services! In my experience, when they initially group you with a counselor based on what you provided, only took a couple of hours so that was a huge plus!

by JetBlackSpacePope

I’ve been to a lot of therapy in my life cause I’m all messed up. I’ve done group therapy, one on one, art therapy, equine therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy...I did intensive therapy in eating disorder treatment. I didn’t think this would be a good platform for me as group therapy and one on one do work well. I thought this would be as useful as using a journal which I’ve personally never found helpful. Turns out just the fact that I know someone is reading what I write makes keeping a journal easy. Also if something happens right now I can immediately write what’s bothering me, even if the therapist won’t get back for a bit. This way I feel like the therapist can get a better idea since when I meet with an in person therapist once a week there is always stiff I forget. Anyways so far so good. Also don’t be afraid to request new therapists if the one you are paired with isn’t working. Their feelings won’t be hurt and you’ll get the support you need. Cheers!

by Jaykxng

I am so happy I found PrideCounseling, I was struggling with so much in my life and PrideCounseling gave me an outlet that was convenient for me. I scheduled my counseling sessions on the days that work best for me and I could reach out to my counselor everyday which is very effective for what I’m going through. I wish I could give PrideCounseling 10 stars! And also my therapist Cris! Is so amazing! He has held me down since our very first session and has gave me so much insight into my problems that wow.....so grateful again for PrideCounseling. And amazing job to the developers and the persons responsible for such a great app. I will definitely be recommending it to others

by Jdreamer30

Especially useful if you prefer to text with your therapist, or prefer a more flexible schedule. The ability to easily request a new therapist is nice, no hard feelings on either part - everyone recognizes that sometimes you just don’t click and you need to connect with and trust your therapist. And the price is very reasonable for the service.

And I want to know what psychic they have doing their therapist matching, because everyone I know who has used PrideCounseling has been matched with someone uncannily accurate for them. If you could forward me the winning lottery numbers?

by Andrew Hogan

Better Help/Pride Counseling is a great resource for anyone seeking help or just someone to talk to. They matched me with a great therapist who was able to fill me in on her schedule fairly quickly. I enjoy how easy and convenient it is to have access to my therapist at any given time, even if it’s just to chime in about how my day is going. The “homework” (journaling, etc) is an engaging tool for us and is a great tool for helping me to turn inward and document my progress. I greatly enjoy my time with my therapist and I highly recommend this platform for anyone that needs quick and easy (and cheap!) access to a great quality therapist.

by Lame Girl

There isn’t much to PrideCounseling besides it’s basic functions. The payment option can be faulty. I struggled with failure to link my PayPal account.
The services are great though! It’s super easy to have a chat or whenever I have a pressing issue I can message my counselor and she can reach back out when she has the time. I enjoy the real-time nature. I can express myself as it’s happening and have a professional evaluate or help me along. The convenience of PrideCounseling is wonderful as well! I only have to utilize my hour lunch instead of taking PTO to attend an appointment!
If you’re skeptical definitely give it a go!

by Stephmillsss

I’m so glad that I reached out for help. My counselor has been awesome and I feel comfortable sharing everything with her. I can text her as much or as little as I want, which works with my busy schedule. I often message her in the middle of the night (I work night shift) and she messages back when she wakes up. I can tell her about an issue I want to work on and she provides me with worksheets and offers feedback. There’s an option to click off “urgent” so your counselor will respond quickly. It’s a bit expensive, but in my opinion this has been worth it. I can remain largely anonymous which is beneficial to me due to my profession. Thank you.

by Chance Webb

I did some research into events in my past and concluded I would need therapy, but I was having a hard time finding a counselor in my local area I felt comfortable with. I had tried Better Help before, but learned that they had a subsidiary for LGBTQ+ people at Pride Counseling, so I figured I would try that. The matching process for me was relatively fast and though it takes some work, I feel like I have been able to work through my issues slowly but surely. There are many accessibility options, and they even offer financial aid or prorated billing based on your income so you can pay what you can afford even if you don’t have insurance. Overall it is a great app and tool to get help and increases accessibility to those who may be experiencing mental health issues in their life and be unsure how to proceed.

by Reynaldo Medina Orlando FL

I am loving PrideCounseling and not only PrideCounseling but my counselor most of all. I kind of hesitated at first and was I wrong. The convenience, availability and access to mental health professionals who are professionals and prepared has exceeded my expectations. This has been a blessing for me and for my loving partner. Erick Silva has been amazing and has started to transform not only ourselves as individuals but also as a couple which was the main reason for me to reach out. Even though we are at the beginning of this journey, and me having a MA in Psych and being a stubborn and demanding learner, I am extremely satisfied and happy. I am very confident that the final outcome will be one of happiness, accomplishment, self discovery and a stronger long lasting relationship with my partner. Thank you so much to all involved on this operation and for shining light in very dark places.

by BLasley1388

I have tried other apps out there, honestly spent money on what I thought was going to help me out. I was not really sure about this once I was getting ready to start and decided to give this online counseling another try. I am VERY glad that I did. I was matched with a counselor within an hour, had a great first conversation and have never had to wait more then a day for a response! Hands down one of my MUST HAVE apps on my devices for help whenever I need it or just to share a thought to discuss later in a non judgement room. Also I was very busy with work for a weekend, I had an email waiting for me in my inbox asking if everything was okay and if I was still comfortable with my counselor. I have to say I was impressed that they didn’t leave me behind even when I was to busy to realize that I had not responded in a few days! Thank you PC for everything so far!

by Sunshine_sparx

I live with high anxiety and clinical depression. Why do I react to people the way that I do? I am an epileptic and a recovering-alcoholic (one year, two months and four days of sobriety...one day, I will stop counting). May be it’s a genetic predisposition for me to be and feel the way that I do, all these things place less responsibility on myself for my own care... it’s someone or something else’s fault.

I am so grateful for my in-person therapist, my medication(s) and creative outlets & friends and most importantly for Pride Counseling and my online counselor Michelle Pellin. This isn’t a service to utilize if you are in crisis. If you are in crisis there’s a hotline they recommend and if it’s really bad, please call 911.

These chats offer you fresh eyes that see you as a whole, unique person. You don’t have to pretend to be happy to make someone comfortable. You and your counselor may not agree on ever point, but keep making yourself be heard and like A.A., it works if you work it and please keep coming back!

I plan on sharing the insights and tools I’ve gathered with my a.p.r.n., and offline therapist and say, “this is where i AM at not where anyone thinks I should be and let’s start from here...”

Thank you Pride Counseling I am working hard, and it’s worth it... I am worth it. Let’s all let go of the stigma of mental illness and seeking help.

Love & Peace,
Jo

by NoraBean13524

I received more than expected after signing up on PrideCounseling. I pay a more than fair price for everything that is available for me to use when I wish. I can journal in PrideCounseling, track my progress for certain goals I make with my therapist, message my therapist at any time to which she is very responsive (usually responds within 24 hours), can have a weekly appointment via text, phone, or video, and attend groupinars that are hosted by different therapists and psychologists which are very informative and provide a platform to anonymously discuss the topics with other patients - like an anonymous and supervised group therapy session. Highly recommend to anyone seeking to better their mental health, whether you’re going through a difficult time and reaching for help or just curious with what therapy has to offer - you will find something to benefit from here.

by DigiBentoBox

Truly life changing, and WELL worth the money. I was skeptical about how much therapy could help me, and even more skeptical about this web based platform, but all I can say is that I am so happy I took the plunge and got it.

My therapist/counselor is amazing; she helped me just get in the right mindset with working towards change in my life, and always listened with such attention and care. I’ve learned so many practical, actionable things I can do every single day to change my mind frame (this is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and it’s worked wonders so far. At the very least I UNDERSTAND myself so much more, and can finally appreciate myself and then begin to help myself move towards a healthier me.

It’s nice knowing you have someone in your corner, but in your pocket instead haha. If you’ve been thinking about getting therapy for ANYTHING (right now currently working on a self esteem thing I’ve been half heartedly working on since childhood) I’d suggest giving it a go. It’ll only help!

by A Hui Hou Kaleo

If you didn’t know already Better Help owns Pride Counseling. I’m not sure if there are differences in payment plans but I’ve found one that works for me which I pay the base monthly subscription and then I pay for two additional live sessions (bi weekly therapy) it’s still relatively more affordable than traditional out of network, private practice therapy. My therapist is in the Midwest while I’m on the west coast. I’m grateful for this modality of therapy because I wouldn’t have found her otherwise. I did have about 3 therapists before her through Pride Counseling so it took a couple tries to find the right fit. I recommend PrideCounseling as a gateway and resource to access a typically inaccessible therapeutic tool.