Talkspace is an online therapy platform that makes it easy and convenient to connect with a licensed behavioral therapist from just about anywhere, at any time. Send text messages to your therapist via web browser or the Talkspace mobile app. Your therapist will respond daily, five days per week. Additionally, receive up to eight free counseling sessions per year per issue.

Available to all employees and their household members. Please note: This service offers individual counseling for adults ages 13 and older.

1. Tell Talkspace what you’re looking for. First, you’ll indicate your needs and preferences for therapy. Keep in mind that Talkspace is confidential, secure and private.
2. Get matched. You’ll be matched with a therapist within 48 hours.
3. Message with your therapist — on your schedule. Once matched, you can begin to send text messages to your therapist, who will check in daily, five days per week. You’ll always connect with the same therapist, unless you request to switch. Each week of chat therapy counts as one of your free sessions.

If you’re ready to get started, sign up for Talkspace* and create your Talkspace account. You have 120 days from the date you sign up to use your sessions.

*You must use the REI EAP-specific link for Talkspace; otherwise, the benefit is not covered.