[anotheraccount9]

This is concerning. I'm using one of these services and if my mental health details were to be known, I would not only feel devastated, but this would negatively impact my career and social life (for a long time?). I need to know I can trust these folks, but what are other options? I can't find any psychologists or psychotherapists in my area who are available (many don't even answer my calls or emails). Do you know of any good and trustworthy online services for this?

[adamwong246]

I believe that this problem is one of sheer personal responsibility. That is, I don't really trust therapists much more than these apps. Support groups and self-help books are better but in the end, only pure "shadow work" can really save you. You must learn to be your own therapist.

[xctr94]

As someone that did shadow work, this is disingenuous and unhelpful. People undergoing depression or PTSD can’t be told to “man up” and work on themselves alone. Therapists are usually very careful with confidentiality.