Deleting Your Talkspace Account: What You Need To Know

Here are steps to delete your Talkspace subscription:

1. Log into your Talkspace account.
2. Go to your profile in the top right corner.
3. Select ‘Manage Subscription’.
4. Click on ‘Change Plan’.
5. Click on ‘Cancel Subscription’.
6. Answer the follow-up questions and click ‘Submit’.

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We’re here to provide you with all the information that will help you make an informed decision about whether or not it is in your best interest to delete your Talkspace account, and how to delete your account.

In this article, we will discuss what happens when you delete your Talkspace account and the steps involved.

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What Happens When You Delete a Talkspace Account? 

According to Talkspace, when you delete a Talkspace account, all of your data is permanently erased. This includes any personal conversations with your therapist and messages sent through the app or website.

Since all of your payment information is also deleted, so you do not have to worry about being charged for services that are no longer in use.

Note that if you had any unresolved payments before deleting your account, those payments still need to be made before the deletion process can be completed. 

Does Talkspace Delete Your Data?

According to Consumer Reports – Digital Lab², Talkspace does not delete your mobile data. However, any data entered on the desktop is protected. This is because HIPAA compliance is more specific toward desktops and not as specific toward mobile devices.

• Does the app name any of the companies they share your data with?
  ○ No – (4 of 7 apps: 7 Cups, BetterHelp, Talkspace, and Youper)
• Did we see the app share data ONLY with companies named in the privacy policy?
  ○ No – (4 of 7 apps: BetterHelp, Sanity & Self, Talkspace, Wysa, and Youper)
• Does the privacy policy say the user can delete their data?
  ○ No – (4 of 7 apps: 7 Cups, BetterHelp, Sanity & Self, Talkspace)
• Can you delete your data easily, right from the app?
  ○ No – (3 of 7 apps: 7 Cups, Sanity & Self, Wysa, and Talkspace)
• Does the app ask permission before using your data for research?
  ○ No – (4 of 7 apps: 7 Cups, MindDoc, Sanity & Self, Talkspace, Wysa)
• Can you opt out of data research projects?
  ○ No – (3 of 7 apps: 7cups, MindDoc, and Talkspace)

How Do I Delete My Talkspace Account? 

Talkspace has 3 different sets of steps to delete your account based on how you pay for your subscription/plan³:

1. Out-of-pocket
2. Employee Assistance Program
3. Health Insurance or Benefits

Delete Talkspace Account (If Paying Out-of-Pocket)

According to Talkspace Help Center, the steps to delete your account if your subscription/plan is out-of-pocket:

1. Log into your account on www.talkspace.com.
2. Click on your nickname located in the top left corner of the screen.
3. From the dropdown, select View payment and plan.
4. On the Payment and plan page, click on Stop subscription renewal.
   • For clients with multiple subscriptions/rooms, you’ll need to locate the correct room details to update.  
5. On the dialogue box that appears, click Cancel subscription renewal.
   •  If you’d like to continue therapy, you can follow the same steps above. On the Payment and plan page, click Undo Cancellation and follow the prompts to reactivate your subscription.

Delete Talkspace Account (If Employee Assistance Program)

According to Talkspace Help Center, the steps to delete your account if your subscription/plan is EAP:

1. Log into your account on www.talkspace.com.
2. Click on your nickname located in the top left corner of the screen.
3. From the dropdown, select View payment and plan.
4. On the Payment and plan page, click on Cancel plan and follow the prompts.
   • For clients with multiple subscriptions/rooms, you’ll need to locate the correct room details to update.

Delete Talkspace Account (Health Insurance Benefits)

According to Talkspace Help Center, the steps to delete your account if your subscription/plan is from your Health Insurance plan or benefits:

1. Log into your account on www.talkspace.com.
2. Click on your nickname located in the top left corner of the screen.
3. From the dropdown, select View payment and plan.
4. On the Payment and plan page, click on Cancel plan and follow the prompts.
   • For clients with multiple subscriptions/rooms, you’ll need to locate the correct room details to update.

Cancel Talkspace Subscription Before Deleting

It’s important to note that if you cancel your subscription before the end of your billing cycle, you will still have access to Talkspace until the end of that cycle.

End Your Talkspace Subscription via DoNotPay

To cancel your Talkspace subscription, open DoNotPay in your web browser and follow these three steps:

1. Sign in to DoNotPay
2. Click on Find Hidden Money
3. Type in Talkspace as the name of the service you’re canceling

Use DoNotPay to cancel your Talkspace subscription here: https://donotpay.com/learn/cancel-talkspace

Can You Delete Messages on Talkspace?

If you’re wondering how to delete a room on Talkspace, unfortunately, it’s not currently possible to do so.

According to the Talkspace Help Center, chat transcripts are considered part of your medical record and cannot be deleted.

However, there are some steps you can take to protect your privacy and ensure that old conversations don’t show up in future therapy sessions. Here are some tips:

• You can prevent a new therapist from seeing old messaging conversations by selecting the “Start Fresh” option when you switch therapists.
• If you’re concerned about privacy, you can request that your account be closed so that no one can log into it.
• Remember that all conversations on Talkspace are confidential and protected by HIPAA regulations. However, mobile data doesn’t have the same HIPPA compliance standards, so please know this confidentiality you should only assume for the data on a desktop.

Can You Cancel Talkspace At Any Time?

Yes, you can cancel your Talkspace account at any time. To do so, simply log in to your account and follow these steps:

• Click on your username in the top right corner
• Select “Manage Subscription”
• Click on “Stop Subscription Renewal” when a new page appears

It’s important to note that Talkspace is a subscription service, so if you want to avoid being charged for the next month, you’ll need to cancel before your typical billing date.

According to the Talkspace Help Center, there is a refund policy in place for live sessions canceled less than 24 hours before the confirmed session’s start time or missed by the client.

However, it’s always best to check with Talkspace directly for any specific questions or concerns about canceling your account.

Can I Cancel My Talkspace?

Yes, you can cancel your Talkspace subscription at any time.

It’s important to note that cancellation policies may vary depending on the type of subscription you have.

Some subscriptions may require a certain amount of notice before the cancellation or may not be eligible for refunds.

For more information on canceling your Talkspace subscription, refer to their official website or contact their customer support team.

How Do I Quit Talkspace Therapy?

If you’re considering quitting Talkspace therapy, there are a few steps you can take to cancel your subscription. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Log in to your Talkspace account and go to the “Settings” page.
2. Click on “Billing & Subscription” and then “Cancel Subscription”.
3. Follow the prompts to complete the cancellation process.

It’s important to note that canceling your subscription doesn’t necessarily mean you should stop therapy altogether.

It’s always a good idea to talk to your therapist about why you’re considering quitting and explore other options together.

Does Talkspace Charge If You Cancel a Session?

If you cancel a session with your Talkspace provider more than 24 hours before your appointment time, you will not be charged for that session. However, if you cancel your appointment within 24 hours, your session will count.

Also, if you have a subscription plan and cancel it before the end of the billing cycle, you may still be charged for the remaining days in that cycle.

Do You Get Charged For Cancelling a Talkspace Session?

If you cancel a Talkspace session, you may be charged depending on the timing of the cancellation. Here are some important points to keep in mind:

• If you cancel a session more than 24 hours before it is scheduled to take place, you will not be charged.
• If you cancel a session less than 24 hours before it is scheduled to take place, you will be charged for the full cost of the session.
• If your therapist cancels a session, you will not be charged.

According to Talkspace’s cancellation policy, “If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please do so at least 24 hours in advance of your scheduled appointment time. If you fail to attend a scheduled appointment or do not give at least 24 hours notice that you wish to cancel or reschedule an appointment, we reserve the right to charge your account for the missed appointment.”

Can I Freeze My Talkspace Membership?

Yes, you can freeze your Talkspace membership for seven days at any time. This option is available to clients who want to temporarily pause their subscription.

Freezing your account will prevent you from accessing the Talkspace service during that time, but you will not be charged for those days. If you decide to freeze your account, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Talkspace account.
2. Click on “Settings” and then “Subscription”.
3. Select “Freeze Subscription” and choose the duration of the freeze (up to 7 days).
4. Confirm your selection.

It’s important to note that if you freeze your account, you will still be responsible for paying any outstanding balance on your account.

Additionally, freezing your account does not cancel it, so if you want to cancel your membership entirely, you will need to follow a different set of steps.

How do I Freeze my Talkspace subscription?

Talkspace clients can put their subscriptions on hold for a week at any time. If you won’t be able to use Talkspace services for a short time, we recommend pausing your subscription.

Please note that if you get Talkspace services through your employee or medical plan benefits, pausing won’t affect your plan because you may only be charged for sessions you authorize in your room or have limited authorization windows.

If you have a time-based subscription, your billing date will be pushed back by the number of days your subscription is on hold. This way, you won’t lose time with your provider and won’t be charged for the time you didn’t use.

Keep in mind that this pause will end on its own, so it’s a good idea to set a reminder to check back in if you need more time.

If you want to put your subscription on hold for more than 7 days, contact support@talkspace.com for help.

Follow these steps to put a 7-day hold on your subscription:

How To Freeze Your Talkspace Subscription On Desktop

On your desktop, here are the steps to pause your Talkspace subscription:

1. Log into your account at www.talkspace.com.
2. Click on your nickname located in the top-left corner of the screen.
3. From the dropdown, select View payment and plan.
4. On the Payment and plan page, click on Pause therapy.
   • For clients with multiple subscriptions/rooms, you’ll need to locate the correct room details to update.  
5. You’ll then be taken to a page where you can set yourself on hold for 7 days.

Ending Your Pause Early | If you’d like to restart your paused subscription early, follow steps 1-3 above and click the Resume therapy button on the Payment and plan page to resume services. 

How To Freeze Your Talkspace Subscription On Mobile

1. Log into your Talkspace app.
2. Click on the gear wheel at the top-right corner of the page.
   • If you are in the chatroom, click on the green arrow at the top-left to return to the Rooms page and locate the gear wheel.
3. Now on the Settings page, scroll down and click Payment and plan.
4. On the Payment and plan page, click on Pause therapy.
   • For clients with multiple subscriptions/rooms, you’ll need to locate the correct room details to update.  
5. You’ll then be taken to a page where you can set yourself on hold for 7 days.

Ending Your Pause Early | If you’d like to restart your paused subscription early, follow steps 1-3 above and click the Resume therapy button on the Payment and plan page to resume services. 

How To Cancel Talkspace Session You Already Booked

Sometimes you schedule a Talkspace session with your therapist, but then you can’t make it. Here’s what you need to do to cancel your Talkspace appointment:

1. Log into your account on www.talkspace.com.
2. Once logged in, scroll down to the Tools section on the left side of the screen.
   • If you are in your chatroom, click on the 4 icons at the top-right corner of the screen, and skip to step 4.
3. Under Tools, click on Live sessions.
4. On the Room details page, click on the 3 dots next to the existing appointment.
5. On the Book a session page, select Cancel session and click Continue to confirm cancellation.

Note: Clients are asked to review and agree to our cancel

Delete Your Talkspace Account Conclusion:

Deleting a Talkspace account is a simple process that takes only a few minutes.

The result of deleting your Talkspace account is that you will no longer be billed, and your profile will no longer be visible. However, your data will not be deleted (text records deemed part of your medical record).

Sources:

1. How do I cancel my subscription/plan? (n.d.). https://help.talkspace.com/. Retrieved March 7, 2023, from https://help.talkspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000287366-How-do-I-cancel-my-subscription-plan
2. Mental Health Apps – 2-Page Brief. (n.d.). In https://advocacy.consumerreports.org. Retrieved March 9, 2023, from https://advocacy.consumerreports.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cr_mentalhealth_2page.pdf
3. How Do I Cancel My Subscription/Plan? (n.d.). Talkspace. Retrieved March 9, 2023, from https://help.talkspace.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000287366-How-do-I-cancel-my-subscription-plan-

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