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Covered members pay an average copay of $30
How Talkspace works
How Talkspace works
How therapy and psychiatry work together
Talkspace vs. In-person
In-person
A therapist licensed in your state
Receive therapy from anywhere
Message your therapist any time
Receive messages back
Easy appointment scheduling
Quickly switch therapists
No parking fees or lost travel time
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- Depression
- Relationships
- Anxiety & stress
- Parenting
- LGBTQIA+
- Chronic illness
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Childhood abuse
- Mood disorders
- OCD
- Trauma & grief
- Loneliness
- Family conflict
- and more...
High-quality care backed by evidence
Talkspace partners with major research institutions to validate the quality of our treatment methods.
saw improvement of anxiety or depression symptoms within 3 months
reported Talkspace was as or more effective than face-to-face therapy
found Talkspace to be more convenient than face-to-face therapy
Frequently
Asked Questions
It depends on how you pay. Many employers cover Talkspace for free, either directly with an employer code or through an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). Most major health insurance plans cover Talkspace therapy, and if your plan does you’ll likely only pay a copay (typically $25). If you pay out-of-pocket Talkspace therapy plans begin at $69/week.
Typically, yes. Talkspace is in-network with many major insurance plans, and most covered members pay only a copay of $30 or less. So Talkspace therapy may be covered by your employer’s healthcare plan. Or you may receive it for free as a direct benefit from your employer. Learn more about insurance coverage for therapy.
Online therapy is proven to be as effective, if not more effective than face-to-face therapy. A study conducted by Talkspace & the Journal of Telemedicine and e-Health showed that text-based therapy through Talkspace was highly effective and comparable to traditional therapy.Talkspace also generated greater satisfaction in terms of its delivery, accessibility, and affordability. Learn more with Talkspace research.
Therapy and psychiatry can both play an important role in your mental health treatment plan. In therapy, licensed therapists work with you to discuss personal challenges and devise a personalized plan, but they aren't able to prescribe medication.
Psychiatry is a medical specialty that prescribes and monitors medication to treat mental health symptoms. Psychiatrists and psychiatric providers are licensed medical providers who specialize in mental health treatment and can provide psychiatric care services and personalized medication management.
After you answer a few online questions about your symptoms and preferences you’ll be matched with a therapist who is licensed in your state and who is likely to be a good fit for your needs. Talkspace therapists are a diverse group with a wide range of specializations. If you don’t click with your therapist, it’s easy to switch. Learn how to change my providers.