Psychotherapy: there's an app for that
#textmessagetherapy
Talkspace is a US-based service that connects users with licensed therapists, who offer counselling by text message. The service counts many Canadians as customers. Talkspace Co-founder and CEO Oren Frank explains the service, and Dr. Todd Essig expresses his concerns about TalkSpace's text-based approach to therapy.
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Dr. Essig's article: Should Buyers Beware? Hidden Risks In Talkspace's Text-Only Therapy
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Talkspace's study: New Talkspace study reveals effectiveness of delivering therapy via text messaging