Talkspace Raises $2.5M Seed Round for Therapist Texting Service

New York-based counseling startup Talkspace said Monday it raised a $2.5 million seed round from investors Spark Capital and Softbank. Talkspace connects people anonymously via mobile devices and the Web to licensed therapists for help with relationships, anxiety, and other problems.

The service includes Unlimited Messaging Therapy that, for a fee, lets people text therapists without revealing their identity. Users can also book live video therapy sessions or post in public forums about their problems. Talkspace, founded in 2012 as Talktala, also released an updated iOS app early this month.

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After more than thirteen years as a business reporter in New Jersey, João-Pierre S. Ruth joined the ranks of Xconomy serving first as a correspondent and then as editor for its New York City branch. Earlier in his career he covered telecom players such as Verizon Wireless, device makers such as Samsung, and developers of organic LED technology such as Universal Display Corp. João-Pierre earned his bachelor’s in English from Rutgers University. View all posts by João-Pierre S. Ruth