Talkspace: Virtual Therapy App

Talkspace: Virtual Therapy App

Online Mental Health Support

46K ratings
465 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 11, 2013
  • June 29, 2026
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Access licensed therapists for online mental health support through text, audio, and video messaging. Receive personalized support and custom podcasts to aid your mental wellness journey. Insurance and employer coverage options are available.

Licensed therapist matching
Unlimited messaging (text, audio, video)
Daily responses from therapists
Personalized Talkcast podcasts
Insurance and employer coverage
HIPAA compliant security
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10.6.57

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We just made some necessary tweaks and improvements to give you a better experience.

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User reviews

AWFUL COMPANY!!!!!

TALKSPACE IS AWFUL!!! I can’t pick the therapist I want. All the appointment times are either at 8 am or 9-10pm. RIDICULOUS! Talkspace has NO customer service. I’ve been having problems signing up with Talkspace so I called their ‘customer service’ several times. Their people keep telling me to go online. I have already tried to sign up online but their software is so horrible I couldn’t. But they tell me to go online and they offer ZERO help! Why do they have people answer their phones when their agents offer ZERO help? It’s almost impossible to get through to an agent. I encounter LONG hold times and when I did get someone in the phone it sounded like they were in a Southeast Asia call center.

Their app is horrible too. I can’t locate my therapist on their app. They give you names of people I do not want. Their therapist search feature in their app is ridiculous.

I wrote them a long letter explaining my situation but no one at Talkspace ever responded. Their staff is rude or completely indifferent. They don’t care that people have to wait on hold for hours. They offer zero help.

What an awful company! I don’t know how these people stay in business. As I’ve been writing this review I thought they will never read it. They don’t even respond to my letters. And there is no way to write their company through their defective app. TALKSPACE IS AWFUL!!!!!
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Hidden Fees in Terms and Conditions.

this app just like many others hides the fact deep in the terms and conditions that they can charge up to a $125 cancellation fee if you are to cancel within a 24 hour to 48 hour window. working in psychiatry that charge is just not ethical because of the type of patient that they are dealing with therefore Talkspace is really just a money hungry platform. I understand that the cancellation fee for business can vary and most businesses do have a cancellation fee… charging $125 in this world is just completely unfeasible and downright vicious.
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My mental problems got worse

I had downloaded this app to finally see mental help. Since my health insurance includes up to 6 free sessions I thought sure why not. I had one session where the therapist was 15 mins late but I was desperate for help that I still stayed on. After the brief session I looked and they are now charging me almost $200. I thought well this should be an easy mistake to clear up. When I had called the customer service line. (Mind you I’ve had to try to call over numerous days because the automated system told me no one could help and would end the call. I was persistent and when I finally got ahold of someone they said that’s an insurance thing and they can’t help me. I called my insurance company and they said no since they are the ones responsible for the type of billing it would have to be them that fixes it. My health insurance assisted me and getting ahold of them when this time they say “it was user error on my part for not using the eap code correctly” And since it’s already been billed I was pretty much sol. My health insurance and I both tried explain that my eap code has a start prior to when the actual session occurred and they still said they can’t do anything. So now I’m here trying to warn everybody to please STAY AWAY FROM THIS APP. THIS COMPANY IS AFTER MONEY AND DOES NOT CARE ABOUT ONES OWN MENTAL HEALTH. My health insurance was a lot more empathetic to the situation than the actual mental health app. I will be posting about this all over to get the awareness out! STAY AWAY!!!
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LIFE SAVER

Convenient, effective and helpful. 🤍

Insurance

They give you an “estimated” out of picket pay. It was $0. Boom slapped with $300 bill. And its Due on the next month or they will charge me more. Ironic, its an app that helps with mental health yet ive never been more agitated in my life. Lol

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Technical issues with app and website

Bug

Glitches in booking and rescheduling appointments

Bug

Inconsistent therapist availability and communication

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to schedule live sessions

Feature

Option to extend session credits beyond monthly cycle

Feature

Improved user interface and navigation

Feature

More transparency around billing and cancellation policies

Feature

FAQ

What is Talkspace?

Talkspace is an online platform that provides convenient and affordable mental health support. It matches users with licensed therapists in their state, allowing communication via text, audio, and video messaging. The service aims to improve mental well-being for individuals aged 13 and older.

How does Talkspace work?

Users share their therapy preferences and are matched with a licensed therapist. Communication occurs through unlimited text, audio, or video messages, with therapists responding at least once daily, five days a week. Therapists can also create personalized podcasts called Talkcasts to help users stay engaged between sessions.

Is Talkspace covered by insurance?

Yes, Talkspace partners with many leading health plans and employers in the U.S. to make mental health care more accessible. Users can check their eligibility for coverage by providing their insurance information or employer details during checkout.

How effective is Talkspace?

Studies suggest Talkspace is as effective as face-to-face therapy. Research indicates that a significant percentage of participants found it equally or more effective than in-person therapy, with notable improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms observed in users after just two months.

Who are the therapists on Talkspace?

The Talkspace provider network consists of thousands of licensed therapists across all 50 U.S. states. These therapists are vetted and credentialed according to NCQA standards and have experience treating a wide range of mental health needs, including depression, anxiety, stress, and PTSD.