My nephew had very positive experiences with Better Help and I’d argue that for some young people, it is better to talk to anyone rather than no one. Young people are very comfortable now with talking via video. Maybe my nephew was lucky, and no doubt it could be damaging talking to the wrong person. There must be a way of vetting people, but I am not sure about the particulars.
I myself had a wonderful therapist who had a master’s in social work. Good luck in finding someone licensed who has a doctorate. And in finding a therapist who takes insurance. I’m not saying anyone should work with someone not qualified, but it can also be really hard to find people. I wouldn’t restrict my search only to those holding doctorates.
If possible, I think personal recommendations are still a good way to find a therapist, but that can be tricky because people are often reluctant to discuss the topic.