Full-Time
Provides virtual psychiatric care services
$300k - $350k/yr
Senior, Expert
Texas, USA
Talkiatry provides psychiatric care services through a telehealth platform, focusing on mental health support. Clients seeking help can easily check if their insurance is accepted and complete an online assessment that helps match them with a suitable psychiatrist from Talkiatry's team. This allows clients to have their first virtual visit within days, making mental healthcare more accessible. Unlike many competitors, Talkiatry's services are covered by insurance, reducing the financial barriers often associated with mental health care. The company aims to offer convenient, empathetic, and high-quality psychiatric care, led by a diverse team of experts in various specialties.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$263M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019
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Milestones highlight Talkiatry's dedication to positive clinical outcomes, as more and more patients seek high-quality care from its full-time licensed psychiatristsNEW YORK, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Talkiatry , the leading national provider of in-network psychiatric care, today announced it has reached two million patient visits since its launch in 2020, doubling its one million visits milestone from last year. After taking three and a half years to reach its first million visits, Talkiatry surpassed its second million visits in just 14 months, underscoring the growing demand for its high-quality, technology-enabled care.In addition to this patient milestone, Talkiatry now employs more than 600 psychiatrists nationwide, making it the largest dedicated psychiatry practice in the U.S. The company's software platform and practice model, which removes administrative burdens so psychiatrists can focus solely on patient care, has been instrumental in attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring patients receive consistent, high-quality, expert treatment."This milestone isn't just about the number. It's about the real people behind each visit who are receiving the care they need, often after struggling to find timely and affordable access to a psychiatrist. With over two million patient visits and a growing team of more than 600 psychiatrists, we are proving that technology and expert care delivery can work together to make high-quality psychiatric care more accessible without sacrificing patient outcomes or the patient experience," said Robert Krayn, Co-Founder and CEO of Talkiatry.Talkiatry previously published clinical findings demonstrating substantial improvements in patient outcomes: after an average of five appointments over 15 weeks, 67% of patients no longer had clinically significant anxiety symptoms, and 62% no longer had clinically significant depression symptoms. Additionally, 26% of patients with anxiety and 29% with depression achieved clinical remission of symptoms, demonstrating the company's continued commitment to delivering measurable and sustained outcomes.Addressing the Growing Crisis in Psychiatric Care AccessibilityTalkiatry's clinicians reported 80% less burnout than average industry measures, underscoring the effectiveness of its unique model in supporting psychiatrists while significantly addressing the clinician shortage in psychiatric care.With 60% of U.S
Prestigious International Annual Awards Program Recognizes Standout Digital Health & MedicalTechnology Products and CompaniesNEW YORK, May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Talkiatry , a leading provider of high-quality, in-network psychiatric care, today announced that it has been named " Best Virtual Care Platform " in the 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Awards program organized by MedTech Breakthrough , an independent market intelligence organization that recognizes and honors excellence in the global health and medical technology market.Talkiatry delivers evidence-based psychiatric care through partnerships with more than 60 major health plans, including Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and Cigna. Its team of over 500 full-time, licensed psychiatrists treats patients across 47 states and has completed over 1.5 million visits to date. Talkiatry's virtual-first model allows patients to match with an in-network psychiatrist in minutes and book an appointment within days, not weeks.Talkiatry treats a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and more, delivering outcomes-driven care in a setting designed for consistency and trust. Adult evaluations last 60 minutes, follow-ups are 30 minutes, and sessions for youth and geriatric patients are extended to ensure thorough, personalized treatment. In a recent study , 67% of Talkiatry patients no longer had clinically significant anxiety symptoms and 62% saw improvement in depression symptoms after just 15 weeks of care. The company also prioritizes patient safety and care continuity through evidence-based screenings, medication management oversight, proactive safety outreach, and patient coverage during provider PTO."We're proud to be recognized by MedTech Breakthrough for the work we're doing to innovate behavioral health care," said Robert Krayn, CEO of Talkiatry
Behavioral health providers that streamline the insurance verification process improve the patient experience and increase access to life-changing careSohar and Talkiatry partnered to automate the telepsychiatry provider's insurance eligibility system, pushing its verification accuracy to 95% by reducing errors stemming from patients manually entering incorrect carrier informationNEW YORK, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Sohar Health , an AI-driven eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB) provider, today announced that its partnership with Talkiatry further enhanced the telepsychiatry leader's patient experience through the automation of its insurance verification process. Sohar's Eligibility Automation technology is specifically built for behavioral health providers. Working hand-in-hand, Sohar and Talkiatry improved claim accuracy to 95%.Patients seeking behavioral health care often struggle to find prompt, covered treatment due to unreliable provider directories and insurance denials. Providers work to streamline the process by accurately verifying health insurance early in the care journey. By confirming patient coverage for services, which includes determining copays and deductibles, providers hope to create a better patient experience with fewer surprise bills.However, insurance eligibility and verification can be time-consuming, manual, and prone to human error. Six in 10 adults experience problems when using their insurance because coverage is difficult to understand, resulting in denied claims
Talkiatry, committed to improving access to high-quality mental healthcare nationwide through virtual appointments, sought to enhance its technology-driven patient experience by partnering with Sohar Health.
What You Should Know:– Sohar Health, an AI-driven eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB) provider, has announced a partnership with Talkiatry to automate Talkiatry’s insurance verification process.– Sohar Health’s Eligibility Automation technology is designed specifically for behavioral health providers. The collaboration has resulted in improved claim accuracy, reaching 95%.Today’s Cumbersome Insurance Eligibility/Verification ChallengesPatients seeking mental health services frequently encounter obstacles such as unreliable provider directories and unexpected insurance denials, creating significant barriers to timely and effective treatment. Recognizing the critical need for a smoother process, providers aim to accurately verify health insurance coverage early in the patient journey, including determining copays and deductibles, to minimize surprise bills and improve overall satisfaction.However, traditional insurance eligibility and verification methods are often time-consuming, manual, and susceptible to human error. Studies indicate that six in ten adults face challenges understanding their insurance coverage, leading to denied claims. This issue has driven healthcare organizations to spend an estimated $19.7 billion annually attempting to overturn these denials, creating frustration for both patients and providers.Automating Insurance Eligibility ProcessTalkiatry, committed to improving access to high-quality mental healthcare nationwide through virtual appointments, sought to enhance its technology-driven patient experience by partnering with Sohar Health. Sohar’s AI-powered Eligibility Automation technology, specifically designed for behavioral health providers, proved instrumental in achieving this goal.Sohar’s API facilitated a significant increase in claim acceptance rates by automatically confirming coverage and accurately estimating patient cost-sharing responsibilities before care delivery