Find a therapist who actually fits.
Independent Help is a private, human-led matching service for people looking for highly qualified independent therapists.
You complete a guided private intake, and we personally match you with therapists who fit your needs, preferences, schedule, and budget.
Before we recommend anyone, we verify with the therapist to confirm fit, availability, and readiness to work with you—so every introduction is qualified on both sides.
- Human-led matching
- Private and secure
- Qualified on both sides
How It Works
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Start your match
Complete a guided private intake so we can understand what you're looking for. You can answer by voice or text.
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We personally review your needs
A real person reviews your private intake and considers your preferences, goals, style, schedule, and budget.
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We confirm fit and availability
Before recommending anyone, we contact the therapist to confirm they may be a fit, have availability, and are open to working with you.
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You receive qualified introductions
We send you curated therapist options with clear context on why each may be a strong match.
Human-led, technology-assisted
We may use secure technology to transcribe, organize, and clarify your intake. But software does not diagnose, provide therapy, or choose your therapist. A real person guides every match.
Highly qualified, carefully selected professionals
We recommend experienced, independently licensed therapists who meet high standards for training, professionalism, fit, and availability.
Private-pay matching service
Independent Help is a private-pay matching service. Many therapists may provide superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement, but we do not verify or guarantee insurance coverage.
Your privacy comes first
Your information is private and secure. Therapists receive only a brief, non-identifying overview to confirm fit and availability until you approve an introduction.
Independent Help is not crisis care. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent mental-health support, please call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency room.