Is Your Therapist Even Qualified?
🔥 “Therapy Costs Are INSANE — But Bad Therapy Costs Even More” 🔥
Let’s call this what it is: therapy is outrageously pricey. You’re looking at $100–$300 PER SESSION, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. And guess what? Insurance barely covers it — if you can even find a decent therapist who takes insurance in the first place.
So you turn to online therapy, right? BetterHelp, Talkspace, whatever — sounds convenient, right? Sure… until you find out you might be baring your soul to someone who’s not even licensed. 😬 A 2022 Consumer Reports investigation showed that these platforms have major spotty quality and privacy red flags.
And worst of all? Bad therapy can actually break you further. A 2018 study in Clinical Psychology Review found that ineffective or unethical therapists can WORSEN your symptoms — especially in trauma cases. Think about it: if your “therapist” pushes you to forgive your abuser too soon or just sits there like a potted plant, that’s not help — that’s harm.
Therapy isn’t about the quick fix. It’s not about having someone nod at you for 50 minutes while your wallet cries. It’s about real work — done safely, with a pro who knows how to navigate your pain without blowing you up inside.
So yeah, the price is steep — but the cost of bad therapy is way higher.
👇 Drop a comment: What’s the biggest therapy horror story you’ve seen? Let’s get real.
This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.
About Michael
I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.