Taking care of your mental health can help you live a happier, healthier and more productive life - both on and off the job. Sometimes reaching out for emotional support can feel like one more thing to add to your to-do list. Work with a counselor anytime and just about anywhere with Talkspace - Aetna Resources for Living. You can access up to 6 free counseling sessions per year.
What is Talkspace?
Talkspace is an online therapy platform that makes it easy and convenient for you to connect with a licensed behavioral therapist - from anywhere, at any time. With Talkspace, you can send unlimited text, video and audio messages to your dedicated therapist via web browser or the Talkspace mobile app. You can also schedule real-time 30-minute live sessions.
What it's for:
Chat therapy and live sessions can support you with:
- Stress management
- Work/life balance
- Family issues
- Grief and loss
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance misuse
- Self-esteem
- Personal development and more
To get started messaging a therapist:
- Visit Talk Space and click "I'll use my benefit through EAP", then take a brief online assessment to get matched with a licensed therapist.
- Complete a short online questionnaire
- You'll be matched with a therapist within 48 hours
- Connect with a counselor virtually with chat therapy and/or live sessions
Chat Therapy:
Share text, video or audio messages with your counselor whenever you like. Your counselor will respond within one working day up to five days a week. Without making an appointment or driving to a provider's office, chat therapy can help you:
- Lower your stress even when life keeps you super busy
- Make time for self-care
- Set and work toward your goals
One week of chat therapy counts as one visit.
Live Sessions:
- Meet with your therapist online for a 30-minute televideo, telephonic or chat live session at a set time. Each session counts as one visit.
To access services call: 1-888-238-6232 / TTY 711
Or go to: resourcesforliving.com / Username: RFLHRA / Password: EAP
*Please note: Chat therapy and live sessions are for individual counseling for members 13 years of age or older. You have 120 days from the date you sign up to use your sessions. Chat therapy and live sessions should not be considered for meeting requirements for employment, school enrollment, disability, or legal documentation. Chat therapy and live sessions in the same week count as multiple sessions.
Resources:
Was this article helpful?
That’s Great!
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry! We couldn't be helpful
Thank you for your feedback
Feedback sent
We appreciate your effort and will try to fix the article