Refer your patients to mental health care you can trust
Talkspace allows you to offer your patients fast, secure access to licensed therapists and psychiatrists for clinically proven care. Join thousands of physicians who are partnering with Talkspace to ensure their patients receive timely, high-quality mental health support.
Talkspace is in-network with major insurers, including Medicare and TRICARE
Refer patients to expert care they can afford
No waits
Your patients can have a virtual appointment with a licensed therapist or psychiatric provider within about a week. Flexible scheduling includes evening and weekend appointments.
Backed by rigorous research
The quality of Talkspace mental health care is supported by 30+ published studies conducted with research partners including Columbia, Harvard, and NYU.
Covered by insurance
Talkspace is in-network with all national insurance plans and many regional plans. We also accept Medicare and TRICARE. The average copay is only $15.
Evidence-based care for diverse needs
Talkspace providers treat depression and anxiety using evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, and validated tools such as PHQ9 and GAD7.
Expertise in prescription medication
Our psychiatric providers can diagnose and prescribe mental health medication for local pharmacy pick-up.*
Monitor your patients’ progress
A patient can consent to share their progress with you, if requested.
*Note: Talkspace does not prescribe controlled substances.
Watch how it works
Curious to learn more about the Talkspace Physician Referral program? We created a short video to explain the benefits for your patients, and walk you through the process of referring them.
Expert care to meet your patients’ diverse needs
The Talkspace care team is made up of more than 6000 licensed providers who collectively have expertise in 150+ areas of specialization. Our providers can address common mental health concerns like stress and anxiety as well as serious diagnosed conditions including depression, OCD, PTSD, substance use disorders, ADHD, sleep disturbances, relationship challenges, eating disorders, and more. We make convenient online care available to patients with busy schedules, those who live in remote areas, and anyone who is reluctant to seek mental health care in person.
Learn moreTherapy
Behavioral health support delivered by experienced and caring licensed clinicians, using CBT, DBT and other evidence-based approaches. Treatment can begin within days of registration.
Teen therapy
Talkspace offers therapy for teens 13-17, with therapists who specialize in the mental health needs and conditions common among adolescents.
Couples therapy
Spouses and partners receive relationship support through live sessions, messaging, or a combination. Couples can participate from the same location or separately, however works best for them.
Psychiatry (18+)
Prompt psychiatric evaluation, prescription, and medication management from licensed medical providers who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
Clinically proven results
Over a decade of experience validates Talkspace’s treatment methods:
30+
25+
4 NIH
awarded
Quality mental health care within reach
Talkspace connects members to a professional therapist or medical provider quickly and without high costs or long waits.
As a leading digital mental health platform, Talkspace has invested in efficacy studies that validate value and member outcomes.
50%
of study participants reported full recovery after 12 weeks
70%
of people exhibit clinical improvement within just 12 weeks of care
Sources: BMC Psychiatry
Unlock a diverse provider network
Our network of highly skilled therapists and psychiatric providers has the reach and expertise you need to meet the rising demand for care.
LGBTQIA+ issues
More than 60,000
5-star reviews
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“There were a lot of things that I was navigating as a first time mom. All of the hormones going back and forth, and my postpartum anxiety was like, really rough. My therapist really heard me and understood me. If you're ever feeling super-anxious, get yourself a therapist.”
“One of the best things about my therapist is that she just lets me be me and we really work together. I think that we have the type of relationship where she knows I'm going to get off that phone and be the best person that I can be. It's been a really beautiful experience with her.”
“When I started at Talkspace, it was because I knew I was really burnt out from work and very anxious. My therapist has always been super-supportive and very insightful and good at challenging the way that I think and view the world. It's always valuable to just know that you have that person.”
"It was my first experience with therapy and it helped open me up, talking with my therapist about things that I haven't talked with anyone else over the course of my life. You kind of immediately will feel like the weight of the world is off your shoulder.”
1:1 comprehensive care for all patients
We offer therapy for adults, teens, and couples, psychiatric prescriptions and medication management—quickly, conveniently, and covered by insurance.
Discover what a partnership with Talkspace can do for your practice
Talkspace makes it easier to deliver high-quality mental health support to your patients. Whether you're looking for a simple referral pathway or a fully integrated Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), we offer flexible solutions that fit the needs of your practice and care team.
See how seamless collaboration, improved patient outcomes, and better care coordination can become part of your workflow.
Learn moreAny questions?
Find trust-worthy answers on all things mental health at Talkspace.
How do I refer my patient to Talkspace online therapy or psychiatry?
Referring patients to Talkspace is fast and easy. Simply complete the online Talkspace Patient Referral form and we’ll take it from there. We’ll reach out to your patient with information on getting started, and they’ll have the option to consent for us to share their session summaries and progress notes with you. Once referred, your patients will be matched with an appropriate provider based on the needs they share in their online intake.
How soon can my patient see a therapist or psychiatric provider at Talkspace?
Patients will be matched with a licensed therapist within two days, often sooner. Once matched they can begin messaging with their therapist right away and schedule live sessions, typically within about a week. Video visits with a psychiatric provider are also available within about a week.
Will my patients' insurance cover Talkspace mental health services?
Most likely, yes. Talkspace is in-network with most major insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum, Medicare, TRICARE, and more. The average insurance copay for therapy or psychiatry is only $15, and many covered members pay $0. Patients can check their coverage on the Talkspace website or verify it with their insurance provider.
Is Talkspace therapy legitimate?
Yes, Talkspace providers are all licensed, credentialed, and deeply experienced at providing evidence-based care. Multiple published studies demonstrate that virtual therapy is as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy, and offers many advantages, including increased convenience and reduced expense and stigma. Talkspace's treatment methods are supported by more than 30 published studies conducted with research partners including Columbia, Harvard, and NYU, and the Talkspace research team has been awarded 4 NIH grants.
What credentials do Talkspace providers have?
Talkspace providers are therapists and psychiatric providers with board-approved clinical licenses. They are deeply experienced and carefully vetted. Together our network of 6000+ providers across 50 states possesses expertise in 150+ mental health conditions and areas of specialization, allowing them to address both routine concerns and serious diagnosed conditions. The Talkspace provider network is diverse too, with about 35% identifying as BIPOC, 30% with expertise in LGBTQIA+ needs, and 25+ languages spoken.
How effective is Talkspace online therapy?
Talkspace has more than a decade defining best practices in virtual therapy, and has demonstrated clinical effectiveness through rigorous research. The quality of care is supported by more than 30 published studies completed in collaboration with researchers from 20+ leading academic institutions, including Columbia University, Harvard, NYU, and the University of Washington. Among other outcomes, published research has demonstrated Talkspace message-based therapy to be as effective at treating anxiety and depression as traditional face-to-face therapy is, that study subjects find Talkspace therapy to be effective and convenient, and that older adults benefit from Talkspace therapy just as much as younger ones do.