Apps and online care
Psychology Today Therapist Finder vs Talkspace
They differ on 7 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
You search the directory by ZIP code or city and filter by insurance, issue, therapy type and other details, then contact a clinician directly from their profile.
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
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: A therapist
- Talkspace: A therapist, Medication
- Good for
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: People who want to compare many local therapists and contact them directly; People looking for a therapist who takes their insurance
- 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
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Free
- Talkspace: $69–$109/week self-pay; copay with insurance
- How you pay
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Free
- Talkspace: I'll pay myself
- Where
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Web
- Talkspace: iPhone, Android, Web
- Research
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Not stated
- Talkspace: Strong research support
- HIPAA
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder: Not stated
- Talkspace: Yes
The same for both: probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988), privacy (grade c), sells your data (yes).
In crisis or thinking about suicide? In the US, call or text 988. This page is information from our reviews, not medical advice.