last updated september 29, 2026
Teen Counseling connects people aged 13 to 19 with licensed therapists online, with a parent or guardian's consent. veisund is a free peer-support app, and our terms say you must be at least 18 to use it. so we'll say this first: if you're under 18, veisund is not an option for you, and this page won't pretend otherwise. if you're 18 or 19, or you're a parent comparing options, here's what each one is.
| Teen Counseling | veisund | |
|---|---|---|
| who it's for | ages 13-19, with parent or guardian consent | 18 and older only |
| what it is | online therapy with a licensed therapist | peer support by post and reply, plus an evidence library |
| price | $70 to $100 a week, based on location, source, preferences and therapist availability; HSA/FSA accepted | free. no subscription, no ads |
| format | messaging, plus scheduled video, phone or live-chat sessions of 30-45 minutes | written posts and replies, not live |
| can parents read it | no. parents can't read the teen's messages with the therapist | not applicable; no minors |
| ownership | says on its homepage it is "Part of BetterHelp" | independent |
| crisis | not for urgent crisis or emergencies | not a crisis service; 988 and Crisis Text Line in the app |
Teen Counseling's FAQ calls it "an online therapy platform where teens from ages 13-19 can get help from a licensed therapist online." a teen signs up with a parent or legal guardian's consent. the cost "ranges from $70 to $100 per week," and it accepts HSA/FSA cards. teens can reach their therapist by messaging, video, phone, or live text chat. the FAQ says parents can't read the teen's messages to the therapist and can't join the teen's live sessions, and it lists what a therapist would have to share for safety reasons. its homepage says it is "Part of BetterHelp." checked on 2026-09-29 against each company's own site.
veisund's terms say: "You must be at least 18 years of age to use veisund." that isn't a formality we'll look past. if you're 13 to 17, Teen Counseling, a school counselor, your doctor, or a parent or trusted adult are the places to start. if you need to talk to someone right now, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline takes calls and texts at 988, and Crisis Text Line is free by texting HOME to 741741. both are open to teens.
for anyone 13 to 17, always: veisund isn't available to you. for an 18- or 19-year-old, Teen Counseling is the better choice if you want a licensed therapist, private messaging your parents can't read, and live sessions by video, phone or chat. a therapist can help with anxiety, depression or bullying in a structured way that a peer community can't. for parents, it's a service built around the parent-teen consent question, which is exactly what most adult services aren't.
if you're 18 or 19 and what you want is to hear from people who've been through the same thing, for free, veisund is built for that. you post under a handle, with no real name and no phone number, and other members reply when they read it. it's not live, and the community is still small, so replies can take a while. it isn't therapy and it isn't a crisis service. a post can be marked resolved when a reply helped, crediting that reply.
Teen Counseling's FAQ says therapy costs $70 to $100 a week, based on location, source, preferences and therapist availability, and that it accepts HSA/FSA cards. You can cancel any time.
No, according to Teen Counseling's FAQ. Your parent or guardian cannot read the messages between you and your therapist. Therapists must share certain safety concerns, such as serious risk of harm or abuse.
No. veisund's terms require users to be at least 18. If you are under 18 and need to talk to someone now, call or text 988, or text HOME to 741741.
Teen Counseling's homepage says it is "Part of BetterHelp, the world's largest therapy service."
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) and Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741) are free for any age. School counselors are free to students. veisund is free but only for adults 18 and over.
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