Talkspace Therapy & Counseling

Talkspace

About this app

Talkspace is the most convenient and affordable way to improve your mental health. Get matched with a licensed professional therapist in your state from the comfort of your device and message via text, audio, and video. Whether you need personal guidance or couples counseling, Talkspace is here to help. Many insurance plans now cover Talkspace, making therapy and counseling more accessible and affordable for both individuals and couples.

HOW DOES TALKSPACE WORK?
Tell us your preferences for therapy, whether it’s relationship advice, couples therapy, help with anxiety, or treatment for symptoms of depression, and you'll be matched with a professional therapist in your state the same day. Once matched, you can chat with your therapist via unlimited text, audio, picture, or video messages from anywhere, any time—you’ll hear back at least once a day, five days per week. Talkspace works with major insurance providers, and with over 100 million Americans covered, it is the top in-network therapy service.

IS TALKSPACE EFFECTIVE?
Online therapy through Talkspace has been shown to be as effective as face-to-face therapy. In one recent study, 81% of participants felt Talkspace is as effective or better than in-person therapy with a psychologist. In another, individuals who used Talkspace for only two months significantly improved symptoms of depression and anxiety, reducing their overall stress levels. With tools like unlimited chat messaging, licensed therapists provide tailored support and counseling to meet your needs, whether it’s individual or couple therapy. Talkspace has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN.com, Business Insider, and more, highlighting its effectiveness in delivering professional mental health treatment and counseling through licensed psychologists. Whether you’re seeking support for stress, anxiety, or relationship issues as a couple, Talkspace offers flexible treatment and counseling options that fit your lifestyle. Plus, with insurance coverage, therapy can be more affordable than ever.

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WHO ARE THE TALKSPACE THERAPISTS?
The Talkspace provider network boasts thousands of professional licensed therapists and psychologists across the 50 U.S. states who have been vetted and accredited according to NCQA standards. They have experience treating the most common mental health issues online, including depression, anxiety, substance use, stress, relationship advice, and PTSD—offering expert therapy and counseling across a wide range of concerns. Whether through ongoing chat communication or secure video sessions, our psychologists and therapists are adept at managing therapy sessions, making them as impactful as in-person consultations for reducing stress, providing support, helping with anxiety, and effectively addressing depression.

IS TALKSPACE SECURE?
Your safety and security are our #1 priorities. Our technology is protected using banking-grade encryption and externally audited in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), ensuring your online therapy sessions with our psychologists remain private and secure. Whether you're seeking advice on mental health, relationships, anxiety, or depression, you can trust that your chats with our psychologists are confidential and that we are here to support you. For more information, please find our complete Privacy Policy at talkspace.com/public/privacy-policy.

We’re always happy to connect with our users and receive feedback online. Whether you're seeking help with anxiety, depression, couples therapy, or general mental health support from a licensed psychologist, we’re here to assist.
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Ratings and reviews

My first experience with therapy and the initial booking was easy. I didnt vibe with my first matched therapist, and have been attempting to select a different one. Ran into glitches while booking, so gave it some time. I came back to try and re-start the process and am still unable to book with any therapist that I select, support is redundant and not helpful. Very frustrating for something that is supposed to help clear the initial (and for me the hardest) hurdle of just getting started.

So bad. I tried multiple therapists through this app, and they all constantly rescheduled our meetings, or just didn't show up (without notice) week after week after week. It is almost impossible to get ahold of your therapist for one single video meeting, much less recurring weekly meetings. I have no idea why it is this bad, but it’s terrible.

This review is for the app, not the therapy. 1) they don't make it easy to see your next scheduled appointments if you have different therapists. They should have a central calendar where all scheduled appointments are shown rather than clicking between therapists. The whole section is very glitchy and shows incorrect info. 2) therapist matching doesn't work well. I was looking for couples (specified in questionnaire) and it matched therapists who only do individuals.