Talk Space
Talkspace is used by thousands across the country to help them with their doubts, fears, anxieties, and negative feelings. You can benefit from their services too at a rate that you can afford. You can have immediate access to the messaging platform to jot down your thoughts as they come. Traditional therapy isn’t convenient for everyone but online therapy is an option.
Pros
- Get matched to a therapist that is right for you
- An extensive network of therapists from many different backgrounds
- Use the app from any device
- You choose your plan and budget
- Option for teens or couples
- Offered by some universities, workspace, or health plans
- Send an e-gift card to someone you know that could benefit from therapy
Unique Features
Talkspace is one of the few online therapy services that can be covered by some medical plans or offered as part of your employer’s or school’s benefits. This makes their services even more affordable than before.
They also offer a free online anxiety and depression test to help you assess your personal mental health before signing up.
This well-known online therapy service has a new spokesman, Michael Phelps. He admits to having to deal with anxiety and depression, even while winning the gold medal for swimming in the Olympics. This helps to broaden the awareness of how widespread mental health issues are, even when the person seems to be successful.
Talkspace strives to be affordable and convenient for anyone who could benefit from therapy.
Back to top ↑Therapy Methods
Talkspace offers three different methods of therapy. They are text messaging, audio, and video chat.
Text messaging: This method of therapy allows you to write down your thoughts and questions as you come up with them. No need to wait for your therapist to be online. They will generally answer twice a day and can give you guidance and advice while they are there. You can always go back and reread your conversations to help you think things through even more.
Audio: Some people just aren’t natural born writers. It is easier for some to express themselves and their deep feelings by talking it out. You can record and send an audio message to your therapist if that is what works for you. Your therapist can also send an audio message back.
Video: Depending on your plan, you might have the option of having live video chat sessions. This would need to be planned in advance, so you want to make sure you set an appointment with your therapist. This could be the most effective form of therapy for some. You can still send video messages whenever you choose but you won’t be live.
Back to top ↑Cost
Depending on your needs and chosen plan, your online therapy services through Talkspace could cost different prices. No matter which plan you choose, it comes with unlimited text, audio, and video messaging.
The Plus plan comes with unlimited messaging five days a week and costs $65 per week. The Premium plan comes with unlimited messaging and one live session per month. This plan costs $79 per week. The LiveTalk Therapy Ultimate plan comes unlimited messaging and with 4 live video sessions per month and costs $99 per week.
Back to top ↑Customer Service
Talkspace allows you to submit a ticket for technical issues, payment issues, or issues with your therapist through their online ticket submission form. They will get back to you by email once they have the answer to your question.
Back to top ↑Conclusion
Talkspace is used by thousands across the country to help them with their doubts, fears, anxieties, and negative feelings. You can benefit from their services too at a rate that you can afford. You can have immediate access to the messaging platform to jot down your thoughts as they come. Traditional therapy isn’t convenient for everyone but online therapy is an option.
Back to top ↑*THE ABOVE IS NOT, AND SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS, A PROFESSIONAL OR MEDICAL ADVICE.