whyy.org/articles/online-counseling-platforms-philadelphia-area-therapists Philadelphia-area psychotherapists struggle to navigate the world of ‘Uberized’ online counseling platforms
A Philadelphia therapist's referrals fell 10% in 2023, 20% in 2024, then 25% more last year, forcing her to downsize her apartment and dip into savings. She blames platforms like BetterHelp and Headway for hijacking Google and Psychology Today searches, plus a wave of AI-generated fake client inquiries.
— via WHYY, Meir Rinde
