Apps and online care
Inclusive Therapists vs Talkspace
They differ on 9 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.
Inclusive Therapists
You search Inclusive Therapists for an affirming provider by identity, location, focus or sliding-scale options, or use its Get Matched service, then contact the provider yourself.
Talkspace
You answer an intake questionnaire, get matched with a licensed therapist, then message them any time and meet by live video depending on your plan.
Where they differ
- Kind of help
- Inclusive Therapists: A therapist
- Talkspace: A therapist, Medication
- Good for
- Inclusive Therapists: People from marginalised communities who want an identity-affirming provider; 2SLGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and disabled people
- Talkspace: Adults with depression, anxiety or stress who want a therapist they can message between live sessions; People whose insurance or employer plan covers Talkspace
- Cost
- Inclusive Therapists: Free
- Talkspace: $69–$109/week self-pay; copay with insurance
- How you pay
- Inclusive Therapists: Free
- Talkspace: I'll pay myself
- Where
- Inclusive Therapists: Web
- Talkspace: iPhone, Android, Web
- Research
- Inclusive Therapists: Not stated
- Talkspace: Strong research support
- Privacy
- Inclusive Therapists: Grade B
- Talkspace: Grade C
- Sells your data
- Inclusive Therapists: No
- Talkspace: Yes
- HIPAA
- Inclusive Therapists: Not stated
- Talkspace: Yes
The same for both: probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.