5 Best Online Couples Therapy and Counseling Services of 2024

The 5 Best Online Couples Therapy and Counseling Services We Tried and Tested in 2024

Best Online Couples Therapy and Counseling Services of 2024

If you've heard that going to couples therapy is a sign of trouble, you're not alone. Yes, it can be helpful for you to see a couples therapist if there is a big issue in your relationship, like infidelity, but it can also be helpful during the good times because it might be able to help you prevent issues before they happen kind of like your annual checkup at the doctor. In fact, clinical studies have shown that couples therapy can enhance overall relationship satisfaction.

A relationship therapist can help you learn to manage conflict, communicate with your partner better, or navigate differences you might have around parenting styles, sex, money management, and more.

That’s why we evaluated 80 different online therapy services by surveying over 10,000 users that had used these companies, interviewing spokespeople from each company, and testing the services ourselves. We also consulted with three licensed therapists—Amy Marschall, PsyD; Nic Hardy, PhD, LCSW; and Hannah Owens, LMSW in order to create this list of the very best couples therapy you can find online. These 11 companies allow you to seek support from anywhere, cater to a variety of budgets, and offer quality of service that we recommend.

Best Online Couples Therapy and Counseling Services of 2024

• Most Flexible: ReGain
• Best for Busy Couples: Talkspace
• Most Affordable: Online-Therapy.com
• Best Directory: Gottman Referral Network
• Best for Christian Couples: Thriveworks

1. Most Flexible: ReGain

ReGain, owned by virtual therapy giant BetterHelp, stood out to us from all 80 companies we tested because it is an online therapy service focusing exclusively on relationships. You can sign up for couples therapy with your partner or for individual, relationship-focused therapy. If you decide to sign up alone, you can also still invite your partner join you later on. This flexibility stood out to us among the 80 online therapy companies we tested, making ReGain a great choice no matter what kind of relationship therapy you need.

2. Best for Busy Couples: Talkspace

While Talkspace doesn’t offer the longest sessions, it’s a great option for busy couples looking for a relationship tune-up because of its convenience. Your sessions are 30 minutes long, but they can be scheduled at flexible times, and you have the option of messaging your therapist in a joint portal 24/7 with a guaranteed response five days a week. Plus, you can use Talkspace as a one-stop shop for all your therapy needs beyond the ones you want to explore as a couple: You can sign up for individual talk therapy, add on psychiatry sessions, or even access therapy for your child (as long as they are at least 13 years old).

3. Most Affordable: Online-Therapy.com

For $440 a month, Online-Therapy.com offers couples exponentially more resources than the other competitors we reviewed. Not only do you receive weekly couples therapy sessions with your subscription, but you also get access to a virtual journal, homework that reinforces the skills learned in session, and even yoga videos, making it a great value.

4. Best Directory: Gottman Referral Network

The Gottman Method is a therapy approach for couples that is backed by over 40 years of research. It teaches couples to communicate more calmly, de-escalate conflict, dodge stagnation, rekindle intimacy, and feel more empathy toward one another. But it isn’t always easy to find a therapist that specializes in this method, which is why we found the Gottman Referral Network so noteworthy.

5. Best for Christian Couples: Thriveworks

Some couples may prefer to have a therapist who is Christian and can incorporate faith-based practices into their work together so that they can strengthen their relationship in a way that feels supportive and aligned with their values. This culturally sensitive therapy is readily available through Thriveworks and is something we could not find across most of the other online therapy companies we reviewed.

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