Talkspace Review
✓ Updated September 2026
By the TelehealthIndex Editorial Team · How we score Very Good · #2 in Mental Health & Therapy
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74.1/100
Talkspace score
Very Good · #2 in Mental Health & Therapy · Data as of September 2026
Clinical credibilityMixed
Regulatory & safety recordMinor deductions
Transparency & trustLimited
Access & coverageExceptional
Customer experienceGood
Value & pricingMixed
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What it is
Therapy + psychiatry with the category's broadest insurance coverage (TRICARE, Medicare); 30+ peer-reviewed studies.
Strengths
- In-network with insurance
- Available nationwide (50 states)
Considerations
- 2026 subpoenaed-transcripts story (full message archives retained and discoverable)
- Teen-page ad-pixel tracking suits filed (pixels removed)
- UHS acquisition closed 2026-08-17 ($835M); brand continues as a UHS subsidiary, program terms may change under new ownership
Founded2012
OwnershipUHS subsidiary (Universal Health Services; acquisition closed 2026-08-17; formerly NASDAQ: TALK)
AvailabilityNationwide (50 states)
InsuranceYes
Money-back guaranteeNot advertised
PricingMost insured members $0-25 copay; cash from $69/wk; psychiatry $299/$175
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