Therapy for Black Girls vs Talkiatry

They differ on 8 of 10 things we check. No winner here: the better one is the one that fits what you need and how you'd pay.

Therapy for Black Girls

You search the free directory for a therapist and contact the one you choose directly; fees and insurance are between you and the therapist.

You fill in an online assessment, get matched with a psychiatrist, and meet by video for an evaluation and then medication follow-ups.

Kind of help: Therapy for Black Girls: A therapist; Talkiatry: Medication
Good for: Therapy for Black Girls: Black women and girls who want to find a therapist who understands their experience; People who want free mental health information and a podcast before starting therapy; Talkiatry: Adults and children 5+ with commercial insurance or Medicare who need a psychiatrist for medication; People who can't find a local psychiatrist with openings
Cost: Therapy for Black Girls: Free; Talkiatry: Copay with insurance; self-pay price not published
How you pay: Therapy for Black Girls: Free; Talkiatry: Insurance
Where: Therapy for Black Girls: Web; Talkiatry: iPhone, Web
Research: Therapy for Black Girls: Not stated; Talkiatry: Limited research
Sells your data: Therapy for Black Girls: Not stated; Talkiatry: Yes
HIPAA: Therapy for Black Girls: Not stated; Talkiatry: Yes

The same for both: probably not for (anyone in crisis: call or text 988), 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.