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Although most people agree that Medicare is pretty great, sometimes it can be a challenge to find local providers who accept it. That’s especially true in the case of mental health. Although Medicare covers therapy, there’s a well-documented shortage of mental health providers in the US, and an especially acute shortage of therapists who accept Medicare.
So we’re overjoyed to announce thatTalkspace is now in-network with Medicarein certain states. Now people with traditional Medicare coverage can receive online therapy with a Talkspace therapist licensed in their state, which dramatically expands access to high-quality mental health care for people 65 and up. Soon even more Medicare members will have access to licensed therapists as coverage expands through the end of the year.
“Therapy as an older adult can be incredibly beneficial. It provides an opportunity for people in this age group to grow and learn about themselves, to have support around life transitions, to heal from earlier life experiences, and to learn new strategies and skills to better communicate with those they care about.”
The Advantages of Virtual Therapy Through Medicare
Talkspace allows you to access therapy that’s in-network with Medicare quickly and conveniently. Until now if you needed therapy you’d have to search for the name of a good therapist who accepts Medicare, call for an appointment, and, often, be told that the therapist isn’t taking new clients or has a long wait list. Now with Talkspace you can go online, any time, and get matched with a therapist within days—and we’ll bill Medicare directly for your care.
How to Sign Up for Talkspace Therapy with Medicare
The Benefits of Talkspace Therapy for Medicare Members
At Talkspace, our therapists understand that our older years are not the end of anything. On the contrary, these decades often contain a whole lot of activity and change and deliver many opportunities for personal growth, deep relationships, and experiences you’ve hoped for your whole life.
The value of a therapeutic relationship
You can use therapy to work through a specific issue or challenge, or simply see it as a way to have support on hand as needed. If you have regular sessions with your Talkspace therapist you’ll develop a trusting relationship, and once that’s established your therapist will be at your side, ready to help guide you through any twists or switchbacks that might be waiting around the corner.
Addressing everyday issues or serious symptoms
This era of life can be your best yet, but can also be a lot to navigate, and it helps to have a professional to talk to about your emotions and experiences. No matter what you’re going through, whether everyday stresses or more serious mental health symptoms, a Talkspace therapist can help. Our providers are licensed therapists (we don’t use coaches), with many years of experience.
Within our therapy network we have providers with more than 150 areas of expertise, including different mental health conditions and types of therapy. They are experienced in treating conditions includingdepression,anxiety,OCD,PTSD, andbipolar disorder, and can help people navigate challenges such asgrief, relationship problems, unhealthy family dynamics, illness, life transitions, and more.
Tools for improving mental fitness and emotional resilience
If you find yourself with more time on your hands, thanks to retirement or fewer family responsibilities, it can be a good chance to reflect on your past and think about what you want your future to look like. A Talkspace therapist can help you make sense of your personal history and developcoping skillsand mentally healthy habits to help you savor the present and prepare for the years ahead.
“One of the greatest gifts of therapy is having a safe space that is truly your own to talk openly about your fears, dreams, sadness, hopes, worries, stressors etc all without being concerned about judgment from the other person—this is a rare type of relationship. Therapy allows a safe space not only for you to share your experiences, thoughts and feelings but to receive support and skills to help you cope with the challenges you are facing in your life and celebrate the joys.”
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