{"article":{"id":360000286926,"url":"https://talkspace.zendesk.com/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/360000286926.json","html_url":"https://help.talkspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000286926-Who-are-Talkspace-s-Providers","author_id":7013800666,"comments_disabled":true,"draft":false,"promoted":true,"position":0,"vote_sum":3,"vote_count":21,"section_id":40656146047899,"created_at":"2018-02-23T21:45:49Z","updated_at":"2026-07-23T15:39:53Z","name":"Who are Talkspace’s Providers?","title":"Who are Talkspace’s Providers?","source_locale":"en-us","locale":"en-us","outdated":false,"outdated_locales":[],"edited_at":"2026-03-23T14:47:29Z","user_segment_id":null,"permission_group_id":234166,"content_tag_ids":[],"label_names":["lgbt","high quality","substance abuse","12 months","client-support"],"body":"<p>Our platform has an extensive, nationwide network of licensed providers, credentialed in accordance with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) standards. </p><p>Each of our providers are carefully vetted, trained on our platform, and brings an average of 7–10 years of post-supervision experience. They complete a thorough onboarding process and evaluation to ensure they meet healthcare requirements and can deliver quality care in a digital setting.</p><p>We regularly monitor the quality of care and clinical outcomes on our platform. By learning from your experience, we continue improving our matching process so you’re paired with a provider who best supports your goals and progress.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.talkspace.com/therapists\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Find a licensed therapist near you today!</strong></a></p><div class=\"accordion accordion--colored\">\n<div class=\"accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"accordion__item-title\"><strong>Is the Talkspace provider network diverse?</strong></div>\n<div class=\"accordion__item-content\"><p>Yes. Talkspace providers represent a wide range of cultural backgrounds and experiences. Over 30% of our network identifies as BIPOC/minorities and/or LGBTQIA+. Many of our providers also have experience working with individuals who identify as BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+.</p></div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"accordion__item-title\"><strong>Who is in the Talkspace psychiatry network?</strong></div>\n<div class=\"accordion__item-content\"><p>Our psychiatry network includes psychiatrists and nurse practitioners who specialize in psychiatry, mental health, and medication management. </p></div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"accordion__item-title\"><strong>What's the difference between therapy and psychiatry?</strong></div>\n<div class=\"accordion__item-content\">\n<p>Therapy and psychiatry can both play an important role in your mental health treatment plan. </p>\n<p>In <strong>therapy</strong>, licensed therapists work with you to discuss personal challenges and devise a personalized plan, but they aren't able to prescribe medication.</p>\n<p><strong>Psychiatry</strong> is a medical specialty that monitors medication to treat mental health symptoms. Psychiatrists and nurse practitioners are licensed medical providers who specialize in mental health treatment and can provide psychiatric services and personalized medication management.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>","user_segment_ids":[]}}