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Better Help vs NOCD
Hello! I am trying out and looking to partake in therapy, but I literally don’t know what is good. So could use some personal perspectives. Thanks
Hello! I am trying out and looking to partake in therapy, but I literally don’t know what is good. So could use some personal perspectives. Thanks
I haven't personally tried Better Help, but if you're looking for OCD specific treatment I would recommend NOCD. All of the therapists specialize in OCD, and it's nice to have your therapy dashboard within this same site/app if you like the community feature.
@djflorio I don’t know if I have OCD, I relate a lot to much of it but there are not many therapists available in CT on this app so the first appointment available after work was in April to find out.
@briss_alyss - Have you tried searching on Psychology Today? I'm actually originally from CT :) The first specialist I saw was Denese Marshall, who you can find on Psychology Today and is based in CT. I enjoyed working with her.
NOCD is very much OCD focused, so if you feel you have OCD (or think you have some of the hallmarks of it), I'd hold out to try a NOCD therapist. If you aren't sure, you can also do a free consult call with NOCD to see if they can help guide you. Though I'm pretty unfamiliar with Better Help, if you can find a good therapist (especially one who deals with OCD in case you want to explore that), my motto is a good therapist is a good therapist -- who cares where you find them.
Personally, I tried BetterHelp before I was diagnosed with OCD and I felt like I wasn't getting the help I needed. If you're unsure if your symptoms align with OCD, you can book a free, 15 minute call here (https://www.treatmyocd.com/about-us/contact-us). In my experience, NOCD and my therapist changed my life and helped me take control of my life and live the life I want instead of the life OCD wants me to live. I highly recommend NOCD, if you have any questions, please let me know!!
Hi there briss_alyss. Sounds to me like you're already headed in a good direction as you consider your options for treatment. Next step would be to explore the options in front of you: Better Help, NOCD, etc. You can begin by calling/emailing the associated contact info and asking about their treatment options (what they treat and how), sharing a bit about your own experience, and any specific questions you might have. If you try one provider and it doesn't seem to be a good fit, then explore the next option on your list. Finding a therapist and connecting can be a journey. Sometimes it might take a few sessions to feel out the new relationship. It is a growth process for yourself as you learn about your treatment needs and goals. The good news here: help is available! If you'd like to book a free call with NOCD to explore treatment available to you, please see www.treatmyocd.com
So far I’ve had three sessions with my therapist and she’s been very supportive and helpful in understanding my symptoms to set up my plan to control my symptoms
Therapy at NOCD saved my life. It was a no brainer
I tried contacting NOCD, but they said that they didn't accept my insurance, and even if they did, I'd have to provide co-payment. I felt devastated because I'm afraid of going to a therapist who will misunderstand me. I can't afford therapy at the moment but I might be able to in a few months. Are there any alternatives for self therapy?
I feel really scared and worried that the therapist I find on NOCD might not be effective, and instead of getting better, I might end up feeling worse. I’m afraid that if I don’t feel any progress, I’ll want to switch therapists, but my mom might get impatient with me. I worry that she’ll lose faith in therapy, stop paying for it, and think it’s a waste of time and money. I know therapy takes time and it’s not a quick fix, but I’m scared that things won’t go the way I hope. What if I don’t connect with the therapist? What if they don’t understand my OCD as well as I need them to? I’ve already been struggling so much, and the thought of going through another disappointment is exhausting. I’m only 14, and I feel stuck because I can’t manage this on my own. I need help, but I also need my mom to stay patient and supportive through this process. I’m scared that if things don’t improve fast enough, she’ll give up on paying for therapy. I don’t know what to do, and it’s making me feel really anxious. I just want to get better, but what if nothing works out?
Now that we’ve kicked off the new year, I find myself reflecting on where the OCD community is today—how things have changed for the better, as well as my hopes for the future. Ten years ago, it was almost impossible to access a licensed therapist with specialty training in OCD using health insurance. Most professionals simply didn’t understand what OCD actually looks like, so over 95% of OCD cases weren’t correctly diagnosed. As a result, insurance companies weren’t able to see how widespread OCD actually was—or how effective exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy was at treating it. Instead, people with OCD had to pay about $350 or more per session, all out of pocket, for their best chance at getting their life back. I know this from personal experience. OCD turned my life completely upside-down, and I reached out desperately for help, only to be misdiagnosed and mistreated by professionals who didn’t understand OCD. When I finally learned about ERP therapy, the evidence-based treatment specifically designed for OCD, I learned that I’d have to wait for months to see the one OCD specialist in my area, and I couldn’t afford the cost. But I was fortunate. My mom found a way to help us pay, and I finally got the help I needed. Otherwise, I don’t think I’d be here today. In a few months, I started seeing improvement. As I continued to get better using the skills I learned while working with my OCD specialist, I learned I wasn’t the only one with this experience—in fact, millions of people across the country were going through the exact same things I was. That’s why we started NOCD. Since 2015, we’ve always had one mission: to restore hope for people with OCD through better awareness and treatment. The OCD community needed an option for evidence-based treatment that they could afford and access, no matter where they live—an option that also provided necessary support between sessions. And the entire healthcare industry needed to understand how OCD actually works. As I write this post, I’m more enthusiastic than ever about our mission. Just recently, we’ve partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Texas, New Mexico, Montana, and Oklahoma. To put this into perspective, 155 million Americans can now use their insurance to access NOCD Therapy. This year, I have high hopes for the OCD community. More and more people will be able to use their insurance to pay for NOCD Therapy, and we’re working hard to give everyone who has OCD the ability to access the treatment they deserve. In addition to providing ERP Therapy, our OCD-specialty therapists also support our Members in prioritizing their overall well-being. With a focus on developing important lifestyle habits, including diet, exercise, mindfulness, and healthy sleep hygiene, they help our members build a strong foundation for lasting mental health so people are more prepared to manage OCD long-term. For every person who gains access to a therapist specialized in OCD for the first time, 2025 could be a year that changes their lives. If you or a loved one is suffering from OCD, please comment below or schedule a free 15-minute call with our team to learn more about how to access evidence-based OCD treatment and ongoing support using your insurance benefits.
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