“Do you know a good
Indian therapist?”

Indians and people of Indian origin living outside India who want quality care from a professional who understands their cultural context, and those looking for reliable support for their friends and family in India.

Research suggests it can. Clients who feel their therapist understands their culture tend to get more out of therapy, and those matched with a therapist of the same ethnicity are less likely to drop out early. A shared background isn’t everything, though: what counts is whether you feel understood. Read more: Does cultural alignment matter in therapy?

Coaching is non-clinical support for growth, life transitions and everyday challenges, from coaches with master’s degrees in psychology. It doesn’t include diagnosis or clinical treatment. Therapy is clinical care for mental health conditions, provided through referral to clinicians licensed in your state. Your care navigator helps you work out which you need.

It depends on the kind of care. Therapy is clinical care, and the law requires it to come from a clinician licensed where you live. In the US, that means licensed in your state, so for therapy we refer you only to clinicians licensed in your state. Coaching is non-clinical, so your coach may be based in India or elsewhere. Every coach holds at least a master’s degree in psychology or a similar field, and sessions are scheduled at times that suit you. If you’re looking for support for family in India, we connect them with professionals based in India.

No. Many people we work with are navigating life changes, stress or performance challenges, not a diagnosed condition.

After your Care Navigation call, we share a curated shortlist of profiles picked for you. Each one covers the professional’s qualifications, specializations, approach and availability, and why we think they could be a good fit. You can then meet the ones you like on a free chemistry call before you decide.

You can book your Care Navigation call as early as next business day. After that, based on your requirements and our current waitlist, it may take 1 to 3 weeks before your first session. That covers receiving your shortlist, meeting the professionals you like on chemistry calls, follow-up chats with your Care Navigator, completing onboarding forms and booking your first session.

Spaces isn’t a crisis or emergency service, and our matching process is high-touch and thoughtful and hence, takes time. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call your local emergency number. In the US, call 911, or call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. In India, call Tele-MANAS on 14416. Once you’re safe, we’re here to help you find ongoing non-emergency support.

Tell your Care Navigator about it. We’ll suggest other options, and you can switch whenever you need to.

You get your $100 back. If we can’t introduce you to at least two suitable professionals within 30 days of your navigation call with valid justification for match, you can claim a full refund within 30 days. Even after you've book a paid session, should your needs evolve or you change your mind, we’ll also help you switch to a different professional at no extra cost. Full terms

Sessions range from $80 to $250 each, depending on the professional you choose, their experience and specialization, their location, and whether you need coaching or therapy. Every professional we work with is a top-tier specialist who has been carefully vetted and has excellent client feedback. An overseas professional or one requiring stricter licensing adherece is typically priced higher. Your care navigator shares each professional’s fees along with your shortlist, and also discusses the trade-off for the price variation and if the extra spend is worth it, so you know the cost before you choose.

No. Spaces is cash-pay only, so we don’t bill insurance. Paying directly means you can choose from the professionals best suited to you, not only those in an insurance network.

Yes. All sessions are online, so you can see your coach or therapist from wherever you live.

Sessions take place on a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platform, and what you share with your care navigator and your professional stays confidential. We share your information only with the professionals involved in your care, and only with your consent, except in the rare cases where the law requires disclosure, such as a risk of serious harm. We never sell your data.

Of course. Book a free 20-minute clarity call to ask us anything about how Spaces works, how Care Navigation helps, and whether we’re right for you. It’s not a therapy session or an assessment. You can also write to us at hello@spaces.care.