Need someone to talk to — not another waitlist?

Soundboard is a real voice call with a trained listener — no multi-week therapy waitlist, no insurance paperwork, no monthly plan. You book a time and a listener confirms your call.

Start with a FREE 15-min call →
No card required for the intro call. No subscription. Pay per call after that.

Why people use Soundboard instead of waiting

Therapy is valuable and often takes weeks to access — a waitlist, an intake form, a copay. Soundboard is a different, smaller thing: a real conversation with someone who's ready to listen, on a time you book.

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Book ahead — no months-long waitlist

Pick a listener and pick a time that works for you; your listener confirms the slot by email. No intake calls, no referral, no multi-week therapy waitlist.

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A real voice, not a chat window

You talk, they listen, and you hear a real person respond. No typing back and forth, no AI script.

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Pay per call, no subscription

You pay for the call you book — nothing recurring, nothing to cancel, no insurance forms to file.

How it works

Three steps from "I need to talk" to actually talking.

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Choose a listener

Browse short profiles and pick someone whose style feels right — or let us match you.

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Pick a time that works

Pick a time that works for you; your listener confirms the booked slot by email — it's scheduled, not on-demand.

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Get on a real call

Talk it through, get unstuck, or just be heard — with the same listener again next time if you want.

Simple, honest pricing

Your first call is free. After that, you pay per call — no subscription, no hidden fees.

Intro call
Free

15 minutes. See if it's a fit — no card required.

Extended call
$70

60 minutes for a deeper, unhurried conversation.

Need ongoing check-ins? A 4-call bundle is $220 — still pay-per-block, cancel anytime, no auto-renewing subscription.

Common questions

Is this therapy?

No. Soundboard is non-clinical peer listening — a real conversation with a trained listener, not a licensed therapist providing diagnosis or treatment. If you're looking for clinical mental health care, a licensed therapist or counselor is the right choice, and we'll say so plainly rather than blur the line.

Is this a dating app?

No. There's no matching for romance, no swiping, no profiles built around dating. It's a booked, paid conversation for one purpose: someone to talk to.

Do you take insurance?

No — and that's by design. There's no insurance claim, no diagnosis code, no paperwork. You book a call, you pay for the call, you talk.

Who are the listeners?

People trained in active listening and support conversations, not licensed clinicians. Every listener's background is shown on their profile before you book.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

You can manage your booking from your confirmation email or account — no long-term contract, no penalty for stopping after any call.

What if I'm in crisis right now?

Please don't wait on a booking — use the crisis resources below. Soundboard is built for everyday venting, getting unstuck, and staying accountable, not for emergencies.

Please read before booking: Soundboard provides non-clinical peer listening and support conversations. It is not therapy, counseling, medical care, or a substitute for a licensed mental health professional. Listeners do not diagnose or treat any condition. If you have a clinical need, please see a licensed therapist or your doctor.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself This service is not equipped for emergencies. Please contact a crisis line right now: in the US, call or text 988; in the UK, call 116 123 (Samaritans); anywhere else, find a local hotline at findahelpline.com. If there is immediate danger, call your local emergency number.

Someone to talk to — no therapy waitlist

Your first 15-minute call is free. Book a time and pick a listener; your listener confirms your call by email, then you talk it out.

Start with a FREE 15-min call →