I’ve been utilizing Lyra for about a year now. It was insanely easy to set up - you fill out some information and the location you’re looking for and some preferences on what you’re looking for in your therapy.

From there you can see bios, qualifications, and other info about a variety of therapists. They’ll say wherever they offer for services, in person or online, etc. Once you choose one, it comes up with a simple email that’s already curated for you and you simply have to send it.

I had to connect a card to my “account” with my therapist but nothing has ever been charged. Lyra has taken care of every appointment. We are limited to one a week, max twenty a year, and it renews at the fiscal year (Oct 1). You can continue to use Lyra for 18 months after you quit, too.

My therapist is incredible. She is not associated with Starbucks, she just takes Lyra as a provider (just like any therapist chooses what providers they work with). If I wasn’t happy with her, I’d be able to go back to the website and search again for a new therapist.

When I started therapy I was going every week for the first two/three months. I switched to every other, then once a month. I honestly think therapy saved my life. I was in a very dark place and in a toxic relationship and I am in a much better place now.

If you have specific questions I’m happy to help answer them.

So Lyra is moreso just a vessel that gives you a questionnaire and connects you with different potential therapists. Your experience will obviously depending on how you like the therapist you choose, but I still like the process Lyra helps you with initially.

i used lyra and while my therapist was nice they tend to pigeon hole you into depression/anxiety even when you might have other issues going on that isnt that. they just wouldnt listen to me personally when i said i knew it wasnt either of those things