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Top 4 therapy apps to use right now

If you want to voice your issues to a licensed therapist without facing the hassle of actually getting out of the house, Talkspace is for you.

We all want to talk about our problems from time to time, but let's face it, there are  some things we can't tell our closest friends and family. And there are sometimes you simply need an objective third party to set the record straight. So, what do you do then, (without having to invest a lot of money to see a shrink)? Well, you could always turn to your mobile phone. Therapy apps are very real, and they're here to support you through the thick and the thin.
Talkspace
Android, iOS
If you want to voice your issues to a licensed therapist without facing the hassle of actually getting out of the house, Talkspace is for you. You start with a free consultation and a matching agent will pair you up with a therapist based on your preferences. Once that is done, you become a Talkspace member which gives you access to a private counsellor (who will check on you according to your request) as well as a secure chat room where you can voice your concerns. However, at $32 a week, it's pretty obvious that therapy (even the online kind) does not come cheap.  
7 Cups
Android, iOS
If you're feeling anxious and depressed and just want to talk about what's bothering you, 7 Cups has just the solution. Download it and get emotional support from 'trained active listeners' who you can chat with one-on-one. But that's not all - the app also gives you access to mindfulness exercises, activities and videos and starts you on a 'growth path'. So, you can have peace of mind without worrying about being judged.
SuperBetter
Android, iOS
Talking isn't always easy, and talking with strangers sometimes less so. That's when you can turn to SuperBetter, a unique app that allows you to bring the strengths you naturally display when you play games to real life. Which means you can create a Secret Identity, map out your 'Epic Win', 'Recruit Allies', complete 'Quests' and battle the 'Bad Guys'. The app tracks your mental, emotional, social and physical resilience and thus helps you cope with your anxiety.
Couples Counseling
Android, iOS
Looking for a way to resolve relationship issues? Well, there's an app for that too! Couples Counseling attempts to bring partners together by getting them to communicate online with a therapist. But it's other features are pretty cool too. Reconnect with your partner with the help of Relationship Tips, Relationship 'Homework' Assignments and even a Couples Knowledge Quiz so you can figure out just how well you know your partner. Not to mention a shareable notebook function to help you share your thoughts with ease. A pretty nifty way to get your relationship back on track.