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What Are The Most Common Things That Therapists Say to Their Clients?

08/29/202412/10/2023 by Erica Barnes

Therapists commonly validate emotions, normalize experiences, reassure, encourage, reframe perspectives, and educate to facilitate clients’ healing through supportive therapeutic communication.

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Talkspace Canada: What’s The Cost? Full Review [2025]

03/11/202512/09/2023 by Saba Imran

Talkspace now offers Canadians an affordable, convenient way to access licensed therapy from home via text, video, or phone sessions starting at just 95 CAD/month.

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Why People Skip Therapy Sessions?

05/08/202412/08/2023 by Ava Cheng

Common reasons for missing counseling appointments – from forgetfulness to financial limitations or disengagement – and expert tips tailored to each cause for sticking with vital continuity instead of succumbing to session sabotage.

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Does Canada Have Free Therapy?

12/21/202412/07/2023 by Helen Kaminski, MSc

While Canada does not provide insurance coverage for private therapy, the country has options for free and low-cost mental health resources available.

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Why is BetterHelp So Expensive? The Hard Truth [2025]

12/10/202412/06/2023 by Helen Kaminski, MSc

BetterHelp costs warrant comparison to rising in-office therapy prices exceeding $225 per session before transportation. This analysis reviews online convenience costs versus traditional formats less affordable for many.

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Does Tricare Cover BetterHelp? [2025]

12/19/202412/05/2023 by Saba Imran

Tricare insurance does not cover direct-to-consumer therapy platforms like BetterHelp, but military families can still access affordable online counseling through Tricare-approved providers.

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How Common Are Mental Breakdowns During Therapy Sessions?

05/08/202412/04/2023 by Erica Barnes

Though estimates vary, some research suggests around one in ten clients may experience intense emotional distress or crises at some point in psychotherapy, with an empathetic therapist helping transform breakdowns into breakthroughs.

What Topics Are Off Limits In Therapy Sessions?

05/08/202412/04/2023 by Helen Kaminski, MSc

While most compassionate therapists allow clients to discuss personal struggles without judgement, certain topics like plans to self-harm or harm others should prompt clinicians to enforce ethical boundaries.

A person in Switzerland sits at a desk, using BetterHelp on their laptop. The Swiss Alps are visible through a window, conveying a sense of peace and tranquility

BetterHelp Switzerland: What’s The Cost? Full Review [2025]

09/21/202512/01/2023 by Emily Thompson

As mental health struggles rise, this article provides a full analysis of BetterHelp’s online therapy option for those in Switzerland, reviewing its cost, features, pros and cons to help you determine if it could be a fitting solution.

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BetterHelp Price Increase: Therapy Still Possible? [2025]

12/10/202411/29/2023 by Helen Kaminski, MSc

This article explores the reasons behind BetterHelp’s recent price increase, provides tips on saving money, and outlines the updated subscription pricing structure.