Apps and online care
Latinx Therapy 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.
Latinx Therapy
You search Latinx Therapy's free directory for a Latinx therapist in your state, in English, Spanish or Spanglish, and book a free consultation with them.
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
- Latinx Therapy: A therapist
- Talkspace: A therapist, Medication
- Good for
- Latinx Therapy: Latinx people who want a culturally responsive therapist; People who want therapy in Spanish or Spanglish
- 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
- Probably not for
- Latinx Therapy: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988 (press 2 for Spanish)
- Talkspace: Anyone in crisis: call or text 988
- Cost
- Latinx Therapy: Free
- Talkspace: $69–$109/week self-pay; copay with insurance
- How you pay
- Latinx Therapy: Free
- Talkspace: I'll pay myself
- Where
- Latinx Therapy: Web
- Talkspace: iPhone, Android, Web
- Research
- Latinx Therapy: Not stated
- Talkspace: Strong research support
- Sells your data
- Latinx Therapy: Not stated
- Talkspace: Yes
- HIPAA
- Latinx Therapy: Not stated
- Talkspace: Yes
The same for both: privacy (grade c).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.