Best Online Therapy for Christians of 2023

Faithful Counseling is owned by parent company BetterHelp and was launched in 2018. The goal is to give Christians a place to receive convenient online counseling services from a therapist who shares their core values and spiritual beliefs. The multiple communication styles offered are also good for busy people looking for supportive talk therapy from a Christian perspective.

The prices with Faithful Counseling are competitive but confusing to figure out. The company offers only one subscription plan, and you have to sign up before you are quoted a price. Prices range from $240 per month to $400 per month.

The subscription includes: 

• Access to the platform 
• Message your therapist anytime
• A weekly live session with your therapist through video, audio, or echat 

According to our survey:

• Sixty-seven percent of current users we surveyed rated the services they received through Faithful Counseling as either very good or excellent.
• Seventy-seven percent said its value was very good or excellent for the money spent.
• Seventy-nine percent who had used other online therapy services said that Faithful Counseling was better or much better than their previous online service. 

It is important to note that, because Faithful Counseling’s Statement of Faith includes the fact that all the providers the company works with believe that the Bible is “the only authoritative and infallible rule of Christian faith and practice,” this might raise a red flag for LGBTQIA+ therapy seekers. This service is also not appropriate for those only seeking spiritual guidance. Additionally, like most online therapy services, Faithful Counseling is not appropriate for those in crisis and those living with serious mental health issues.

ReGain aims to make it as easy as possible for couples to work on their relationships, even in challenging circumstances. Among ReGain users we surveyed, 84% found it better than other platforms they'd tried. Although the platform is not Christian itself, it does offer an option to request a Christian counselor. When you sign up, you will be asked to be filled out a questionnaire which will help ReGain pair you with a therapist, at which point you can specify your preference for a Christian therapist.

There is only on subscription plan available through ReGain, but it includes therapy for both you and your partner, if and when you choose to add them to your account. Once you're paired with a therapist, you'll be assigned to a "room" where you, your provider and, if you choose, your partner will have an ongoing text dialogue. It's also where your live sessions will take place.

ReGain's plan costs $60 to $90 per week, billed monthly (totaling $240 to $360 a month), with prices varying based on you location and therapist. However, the company does not accept insurance.

Grace Wellness Center was founded in 2009 by Stephen and Jeana Luther in Irwin, Pennsylvania. What began as a traditional therapy office has grown into multiple locations around Pennsylvania and now includes online therapy services. Along with clinical therapists, Grace Wellness employs pastors and Christian coaches.

Because this company began as a traditional in-office private practice counseling center, it continues that structure through its online counseling session options. The company offers pay-as-you-go sessions only, with in-office, video, and phone sessions available. Grace Wellness employs a smaller number of professionals—around 25 total—than other online companies but provides Christian-based life coaching as well as counseling. 

• Grace Wellness sticks to a traditional pay-per-session structure that most in-office therapy centers use.

According to our 2021 survey:

• Seventy-nine percent of current users we surveyed rated the services they received through Grace Wellness Center as either very good or excellent.  
• Seventy-eight percent said its value was very good or excellent for the money spent.
• Seventy-eight percent of those surveyed who had used other online therapy services said that Grace Wellness Center was better or much better than their previous online service.

Christian Therapist On Demand was founded in 2016 in Fresno, California, as a platform to connect users to Christian therapists and destigmatize therapy in the Christian community. All therapists are licensed independent contractors and agree to the statement of faith provided by the company. All therapist communications, group sessions, and live sessions are conducted through the company’s app.

What sets this company apart from competitors are the additional resources provided. In addition to the therapy services based on the plan you choose, the company also offers a podcast, resource library, meditation and mindfulness guides, and updated blog posts.

There are several different subscription types to choose from, as well as individual, couples, and group counseling sessions: 

Mind Health Wellness Membership Plan: $25 per month

• Access to same-day appointments with Certified Christian Counselor (as available); $65 per pay-as-you-go session
• Access to one therapist-led group
• Access to worksheets, podcasts, and other resources
• 30-day free trial

Couple’s Coaching: $380 per month

• Four weekly sessions
• Unlimited text, audio, and video messaging
• Access to live groups
• Access to resources and worksheets
• Three-day free trial

Unlimited Messaging Plus:  $260 per month

• Monthly session with licensed therapist
• Access to three groups
• Audio, video, and text messaging
• Live texting sessions 
• Three-day free trial
  

Ultimate Unlimited Messaging:  $320 per month (this is not listed in the full review below but it is on the website)

• Four video visits per month
• Full access to groups
• Full access to podcasts
• Full access to sound therapy
• Full access to worksheets
• Three-day free trial

Chatnow is a website that gives you the ability to chat with a “Christian who cares.” The site doesn’t offer professional mental health services, but it allows you to talk to a Christian volunteer for free about any issues you may be experiencing. Its website offers a clear statement of faith that reveals the company's beliefs about the Bible.

With just one click, you can enter into a chat area where you’ll be matched with a volunteer. Enter your name and the issue you want to talk about, and begin chatting with someone right away.

Chatnow volunteers are available any time of day or night. The site says its mission is to “assist people who are feeling lost, addicted, sad, confused, and in pain—to help them find a new hope and a new purpose.”

Chatnow offers a newsletter and many articles about topics ranging from guilt to connecting with God. There is also an app called meet J which is available from Google Play or the App Store. It takes you through the book of Mark and provides daily readings. 

GoodTherapy was launched in 2007 by Washington-based marriage and family therapist, Noah Rubenstein, who wanted to create a network of mental health professionals committed to ethical, collaborative, and safe practices dedicated to helping clients live happier, healthier lives.

Today, Noah Rubenstein's vision has grown into a diverse database of providers located in all 50 states and beyond to include over 25 countries worldwide. The website is easy to navigate and also provides an informative blog devoted to all things mental health. Providers reap benefits from GoodTherapy too, by way of continuing education credits.

GoodTherapy's therapists offer individual, couples, marriage, child/adolescent, family, and group therapy - many offer both in-person and virtual sessions. Additionally, there are affiliated addiction treatment centers, as well as psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners. 

The cost of therapy is dependent on the provider. Many providers accept major insurance, offer a free consultation, charge a flat rate for the uninsured or charge on sliding scale.