ReGain Counseling Review 2024

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On the surface, it may seem like couples counseling might be different from regular therapy when it comes to virtual sessions. After all, one of the main benefits of online counseling is the convenience of being able to communicate with a therapist whenever you want, something that becomes more difficult once there’s another person involved. However, this is not entirely accurate. For example, many people assume that both people in the relationship need to be part of the counseling session, but this is generally not the case with online therapy, as having the therapist meet with both partners at once is not required in all sessions, and sometimes may never even be necessary.

ReGain is a platform that provides therapy online to people in relationships, whether it’s done individually or as a couple. Now, there are several options for relationship counseling programs online, so what sets ReGain apart from the rest? Let’s find out in my in-depth review.

Company Profile:

If you were to look around, you wouldn’t find too much information about ReGain online. If ReGain wasn’t a brand, this would be cause for concern. However, ReGain is currently considered the go-to online relationship counseling service. Couple that with the discreet nature of their service and it’s no wonder why people will be hard-pressed to find much information about them. What I do know is that they were founded in 2016 and are based in California. They employ licensed therapists only, and they have strict policies in place throughout the entire counseling process, both for the couple and the therapist, which is one of the primary reasons they have received so much positive exposure in the media recently.

Signing Up:

The ReGain sign-up process is very straightforward. There are just the right amount of questions for ReGain to compile enough information about you without it being drawn out and overwhelming. First, you are greeted by a question asking if you would allow your partner to join in the therapy session. You can choose to sign up on your own, or with your partner. Meaning, the sessions do not have to involve all three of you. Some people prefer to work on their relationships by first speaking with a therapist on their own.

ReGain Sign Up Process

You are then asked what benefits you are looking to achieve. You choose from all sorts of answers (in the form of checkboxes), such as ‘improve our communication,’ ‘resolve conflicts and disagreements,’ or ‘improve our intimacy.’ ReGain then asks you to answer just a few more questions about yourself and what you prefer, so that they can pick the right relationship counselor for you. Once you are finished with that, all you need to do is create your private account by entering your name (which doesn’t have to be real), email address, and password.

Creating a ReGain Account

You are then sent a verification code to your email address. Simply enter the confirmation code into the ReGain website and you are taken to a welcome page that explains what happens next and how much it will cost.

ReGain Pricing:

The cost of this service ranges from $60-$90 per week, which is billed monthly. The fee depends on the length of the subscription you choose. Aside from the fact that traditional face-to-face relationship counseling is expensive, oftentimes therapists will charge more when there are two people in the therapy session. This is not the case with ReGain. The fee does not change, and both you and/or your partner can benefit from it. More importantly, if you don’t like the service, canceling your subscription is as easy as clicking a button.

Usability (Desktop & Mobile):

Like the sign-up process, usability is outstanding. You can tell that this relationship platform was created with love (no pun intended). ReGain didn’t want to add on any stress for a couple already going through various issues. Like most other online marriage and relationship counseling services, ReGain directs you to a user chat room, which essentially looks like the Skype interface, just with different colors. The platform works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices. You also don’t need to be online or connected to ReGain all of the time. ReGain will send you email updates, notifying you of when your therapist replies. And, of course, there is an app on both iOS and Android. So, you can connect whenever you feel the need.

ReGain User Interface

Counselor Support & Effectiveness:

For starters, I would like to make it clear that therapy will only be as effective as you let it be. If you don’t go in with an open mind, don’t expect positive results or change. That said, I found the support to be as personalized as it can be over the internet. Sure, nothing will replace face-to-face therapy, but in all honesty, using an online platform to resolve my relationship issues was just as good. Of course, it varies from person to person, and I’m not saying that online relationship counseling is for everyone. However, if you let it help, chances are it will help dramatically. With ReGain, I felt more intimate support than through any other online service. I was connected with Sheri Wyatt (MA, LMHC), with 30 years of experience providing therapy. It also helped that depression and anxiety, which I suffered from mildly in the past, were part of her expertise.

Connecting with Sheri Wyatt

I signed up for this service specifically because I was going through significant life changes, which primarily affected my behavior toward my spouse. Just as she described before we started therapy, she identified what old mechanism was being triggered and helped me develop newer more useful coping skills. This enabled me to successfully navigate all the current aspects of change and also develop skills that can be used when facing life’s next challenges.

ReGain’s Counselor Qualifications:

Every counselor working through ReGain is, in their words, “licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited.” They employ Ph.D./PsyDs, LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCs, and LPCCs. Every counselor has a master’s or doctoral degree in their field. They are also accredited by their state’s board. This means they all have at least 3 years and 2,000 hours of hands-on experience under their belts. Online relationship counseling may be new to you but the professionalism through this kind of service is just like you’d receive when visiting a therapist in their office.

Confidentiality & Privacy:

Another reason why ReGain rose to fame in such a short period of time is due to its stringent privacy measures. For starters, there is no need to identify yourself. You can use an alias. Your communication between you and your therapist is protected by state and federal laws. ReGain themselves don’t have access to your chatroom. ReGain also doesn’t work with insurance companies so nothing will ever be shared with any third party. They also employ a ‘Shred’ button within your 256-bit SSL-secured and encrypted chatroom, which deletes any message you choose. Their servers are hosted in an ‘A Grade’ facility. And, their databases are further encrypted and scrambled, which renders the data useless to hackers in the highly unlikely event of a breach. All in all, ReGain’s security measures are certainly tops in the industry.

Bottom Line:

If you need relationship or marriage counseling, I strongly recommend ReGain. From professionalism and privacy to usability and pricing, this is a good service with great value. Don’t let your relationship go down the drain when some help and guidance from a professional can help you avoid it.