Text, video, and audio therapy platform with psychiatry services. 11% pay fairness rating—major April 2025 bonus cuts reported.
✓ Clinician-founded W2 employer with 340+ locations, no-show protection, and benefits. 2.3/5 compensation rating—PTO limited to 8 hrs/month.
What It Is
Talkspace
Text, video, and audio therapy platform with psychiatry services. 11% pay fairness rating—major April 2025 bonus cuts reported.
Thriveworks
✓ Clinician-founded W2 employer with 340+ locations, no-show protection, and benefits. 2.3/5 compensation rating—PTO limited to 8 hrs/month.
Primary Category
provider-network-virtual-care
provider-network-virtual-care
Primary Category
Talkspace
provider-network-virtual-care
Thriveworks
provider-network-virtual-care
Founded
Unknown
Unknown
Founded
Talkspace
Unknown
Thriveworks
Unknown
Best For
Therapists comfortable with asynchronous text-based therapeutic communication; Clinicians seeking part-time flexible work alongside other positions; Psychiatrists wanting virtual medication management referrals
Licensed therapists wanting W2 employment with benefits; Clinicians seeking no-show protection and guaranteed pay; Mental health professionals wanting flexible hybrid schedules
Best For
Talkspace
Therapists comfortable with asynchronous text-based therapeutic communication; Clinicians seeking part-time flexible work alongside other positions; Psychiatrists wanting virtual medication management referrals
Thriveworks
Licensed therapists wanting W2 employment with benefits; Clinicians seeking no-show protection and guaranteed pay; Mental health professionals wanting flexible hybrid schedules
Pricing
Starting Price
No upfront cost
W2 Employment
Starting Price
Talkspace
No upfront cost
Thriveworks
W2 Employment
Pricing Model
enterprise-custom
Per provider/month
Pricing Model
Talkspace
enterprise-custom
Thriveworks
Per provider/month
Free Trial
Free tier available
No free trial
Free Trial
Talkspace
Free tier available
Thriveworks
No free trial
Pricing Details
Free to join as a provider. Talkspace handles all billing, insurance claims, and client acquisition. CAUTION: April 2025 bonus structure changes significantly reduced provider compensation. Providers are independent contractors.
Counselor salaries average $100k with range from $75k-$140k. PMHNPs can earn up to $150k. Benefits include health insurance (50% subsidized), no-show protection, paid liability insurance, retirement. PTO accrues 8 hrs/month with 80 hr carryover cap.
Pricing Details
Talkspace
Free to join as a provider. Talkspace handles all billing, insurance claims, and client acquisition. CAUTION: April 2025 bonus structure changes significantly reduced provider compensation. Providers are independent contractors.
Thriveworks
Counselor salaries average $100k with range from $75k-$140k. PMHNPs can earn up to $150k. Benefits include health insurance (50% subsidized), no-show protection, paid liability insurance, retirement. PTO accrues 8 hrs/month with 80 hr carryover cap.
Compliance & Security
HIPAA Compliant
Yes
Yes
HIPAA Compliant
Talkspace
Yes
Thriveworks
Yes
BAA Available
Yes
Yes
BAA Available
Talkspace
Yes
Thriveworks
Yes
SOC 2 Certified
Yes
Unknown
SOC 2 Certified
Talkspace
Yes
Thriveworks
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Unknown
Unknown
HITRUST Certified
Talkspace
Unknown
Thriveworks
Unknown
Features
Mobile App
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
Talkspace
Yes
Thriveworks
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Yes
Yes
Mental Health Specific
Talkspace
Yes
Thriveworks
Yes
Integrations
Total Integrations
3 integrations
None listed
Total Integrations
Talkspace
3 integrations
Thriveworks
None listed
Support & Fit
Practice Sizes
Solo, Small (2-10)
Enterprise (200+)
Practice Sizes
Talkspace
Solo, Small (2-10)
Thriveworks
Enterprise (200+)
Customer Base
Unknown
Unknown
Customer Base
Talkspace
Unknown
Thriveworks
Unknown
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