Talkspace, Inc. announced that its co-founder and CEO, Oren Frank, has decided to step down from his position as CEO, effective November 15, 2021. As part of the transition plan, Chairman Douglas Braunstein will step in as interim CEO to oversee the executive leadership team until a new CEO has been identified.
Talkspace, Inc. is a behavioral healthcare company, which offers access to a fully credentialed network of licensed therapists, psychologists and psychiatrists. Through its platform, the Company provides psychotherapy and psychiatry services to individuals, enterprises and health plans through both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-customer (B2C) channels. In psychotherapy or talk therapy, members work with a licensed therapist or counsellor to treat specific mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, trauma and other human challenges, including by developing positive thinking and coping skills. In psychotherapy, the Company offers text, audio and video-based psychotherapy from licensed therapists. In psychiatry, members receive personalized, care from a prescriber who specializes in mental healthcare and prescription management. The Company offers its members a robust ecosystem for end-to-end behavioral healthcare.