Talkspace offers comprehensive telehealth services, including therapy and psychiatric care, to support your mental health needs.
As part of our commitment to accessible, effective care, we partner with most major US insurers and make it easy to submit out-of-network reimbursement claims.
Explore the services below to find the right fit for you.
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What is therapy? At Talkspace, therapy is used as an umbrella term and refers to talk therapy, which is also known as psychotherapy. Under this plan, you'll work with a therapist to understand your personal goals and come up with a plan to help you start feeling better.
Therapists include psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and counselors; they're not able to prescribe medication. For this, Talkspace gives you the option to switch to psychiatry or sign up for psychiatry in addition to therapy, if desired.
Getting mental health care shouldn’t be difficult. That’s why we set out to make online therapy convenient, accessible, and, most importantly, affordable.
Even if you don't have benefits that cover mental health services, Talkspace is still more affordable than most in-person therapy. The average cost of a traditional in-person therapy session is $175 - $500 per session, which is a big departure from our plans!
If you choose to pay out-of-pocket, all of Talkspace's therapy plans are recurring subscriptions— billed automatically on either a monthly, quarterly, or biannual basis— with frequency chosen by you when you sign up. You may save an additional 10-20% if you choose to be billed quarterly or biannually. For details on different payment and coverage options that might be available to you, visit Forms of Payment and Coverage Accepted by Talkspace.
Explore our three subscription options, each with different pricing below. Choose the one that best aligns with your needs!
Approximate pricing without coverage
| Subscription options | Messaging Therapy | Video + Messaging Therapy | Video + Messaging + Workshops |
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| Price per week | From $69 USD | From $99 USD | From $109 USD |
| Message your therapist any time and receive responses 5 days/week. | |||
| Receive up to four 30-min live virtual sessions per month. | |||
| Attend weekly workshops. | |||
| Purchase extra live session credits for $65 USD each when scheduling. |
To receive a pricing quote, sign up for an account with us today! There are no contracts whatsoever, and you can cancel your subscription at any time.
If your subscription includes live sessions (such as the Video + Messaging Therapy plan), you can book real-time virtual sessions with your provider.
Each billing month, you can book up to 4 live sessions, depending on your provider's availability and what feels right for your care. Some members choose to meet less often—like one session per month for a period of time—and then schedule additional sessions (up to four) during months when they want more support.
Live sessions are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, so all members in a provider’s caseload have fair access to care. When booking, you’ll select the session type (video, audio, or live chat) and choose from your provider’s available dates and times.
At the time of your subscription renewal, up to 4 live session credits are automatically added for that new billing period. These credits can be used within 30 days of issuance, and unused credits don't roll over to the next month.
To make the most of your live session credits, we recommend scheduling all sessions within the same billing period (for example, May 1-June 1). If you or your provider will be away for an extended time, you can pause your out-of-pocket subscription for up to 7 days from your account and resume when you're back. Another option is to schedule sessions closer together, such as two sessions in one week or back-bo-back sessions.
If you're unsure when your billing period begins, check your plan details in your account.
Teens ages 13-17 can sign up for Talkspace Therapy. Parental consent is generally required, but exceptions may apply based on local laws.
Interested in finding more about our Teen Therapy? Take a look at Teen Therapy at Talkspace: What parents/guardians and teens should know.
| Psychiatry |
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What is psychiatry? Psychiatry is a medical specialty that uses medication to help treat mental health conditions. You and your psychiatric provider will talk about the best treatment plan for your needs, which may or may not involve medication.
Our psychiatry network consists of licensed medical providers such as psychiatrists and nurse practitioners specializing in mental health and medication management.
To explore our psychiatry services in more detail, check out the articles on this page: Psychiatry.
Talkspace partners with a number of employers and US health plans to provide psychiatry services at no or partial cost to you. Please note, you may be subject to out-of-pocket cost share if you have access to Talkspace through your health plan provider. Discover payment methods and coverage options we take at Forms of Payment and Coverage Accepted by Talkspace.
Payment for Talkspace Psychiatry is session-based, meaning you only pay for the sessions you use. Here's how our psychiatry pricing is structured if you have no coverage:
| Single Session Pricing | Discounted Bundle Pricing | |
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Initial Evaluation: $299 USD Follow up session: $175 USD per session |
For new members Initial Evaluation + 1 follow up session: $435 USD Initial Evaluation + 3 follow up session: $725 USD For members who have completed their initial evaluation session 3 follow up sessions: $475 USD 6 follow up sessions: $890 USD 9 follow up sessions: $1,260 USD |
What is covered in the initial psychiatry evaluation session? During the initial evaluation session, your prescriber will conduct a psychiatric evaluation. They'll ask you a series of questions to diagnose your condition and determine whether medication is necessary. If medication is deemed beneficial and is not a controlled substance, they'll be able to send the prescription to your chosen pharmacy. Additionally, they'll address any inquiries you may have and establish the cadence for follow-up sessions. For more information about the initial evaluation session, visit What is a Psych Evaluation.
NOTE: An initial evaluation session is required before scheduling follow up sessions.
At this time, Talkspace psychiatry is only offered to individuals ages 18 and above.
Once you create your account and purchase your initial evaluation session, you'll be matched with a provider and can book an appointment right away.
Clients can book appointments within 2 days of sign-up and up to 3 months in advance.
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What is couples therapy? Talkspace Couples Therapy is designed for any two individuals, both age 18 or older, in any type of relationship. You’ll share a therapy room and can message or meet virtually with a licensed provider at times that work for both of you.
Couples therapy includes up to 4 live sessions per month, which you can schedule based on your provider’s availability and you and your partner's needs.
If you’d like to learn more about couples therapy before signing up, explore the articles on this page: Couples Therapy.
Before reviewing our out-of-pocket costs, you should first check if Talkspace is available to you for little or no cost through any of the following:
- Health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Sponsored benefits provided by your employer, city, or other organizations
If you don’t have coverage through the options above, the out-of-pocket cost for Couples Therapy starts at $436 USD per month, which includes live sessions and unlimited messaging.
If you use all of your live sessions before your next billing cycle, additional sessions can be purchased for $65 USD each.
No, only one person needs to pay out-of-pocket or apply their coverage through their health plan, employer, etc. The second person will be invited to join the shared therapy room.