Lasting

What Lasting is

Lasting is a self-guided couples therapy and marriage counseling app backed by Talkspace, the online therapy company. The app is designed for couples and families, with an estimated 3 million couples and families using it. Steve Dziedzic, who worked for The Knot wedding company helping couples get married, founded Lasting in 2016 after recognizing that relationship counseling could reach a mass audience through technology. He became a certified relationship educator and expert on relationship health, partnering with Liz Colizza, a seasoned psychotherapist who serves as Lasting's Head of Couples Therapy. Together with Dziedzic's wife Rebecca, they built the Lasting program on what the company describes as decades of scientific research into marriage and relationships.

How Lasting works

Lasting is an app-based program rather than live therapy with a provider. The company's site does not describe the detailed mechanics of individual sessions or how the app guides users week to week, but it presents itself as a therapy program rooted in relationship science. The app is available on both iPhone and Android platforms. Users work through the program to address relationship issues. The app is designed as an interactive tool rather than a passive education platform, though the exact nature of the interaction, whether guided modules, interactive exercises, journaling, partner communication tools, or something else, is not detailed on the captured pages.

Lasting positions itself as complementary to traditional couples therapy. The site notes that therapists recommend Lasting to use alongside their own work with clients, suggesting the app can be used alongside, or instead of, live therapy. The company emphasizes that it can help with broad "relationship issues" without specifying whether it focuses on particular types of problems or life stages. The app includes a partner matching or pairing component since it is designed for couples who both use it, though how that works in practice is not explained on the pages.

The program is grounded in what the company calls decades of scientific research into marriages. The site mentions 40 years of research and references a Lasting research page, but does not present specific claims about outcomes or clinical trials. Instead, the company presents aggregate user-reported results: 94 percent of users report stronger relationships, and 80 percent report more confidence as a parent. These numbers appear in the app's description but are not attributed to any specific study or publication.

What the pages prove

Lasting is designed specifically for couples and families. The company's about page emphasizes scientific foundations: "Healthy relationships are as vital to your overall health as diet and exercise; People in healthy marriages live 10 years longer on average; The main factor in a kid's cognitive development is the emotional connection of the parents; The key indicator of happiness is maintaining intimate relationships, particularly your marriage." These points are cited as positions of the scientific community to justify the app's focus on relationship work.

The app includes sections or content related to couples work, parenting, and presumably individual work for family members, though the exact scope is not detailed. The site does not list specific mental health conditions that the app addresses, nor does it make clinical claims about treating anxiety, depression, or other diagnosed disorders. There is no mention of insurance coverage, copays, or any cost information on the captured pages.

The site identifies platform availability but does not specify what devices can run the app beyond iPhone and Android, nor does it mention language support, accessibility features, or age restrictions for use. There is no information about therapist credentials or licensure of the people involved beyond Steve Dziedzic being described as a certified relationship educator and Liz Colizza being a seasoned clinician and psychotherapist. The site does not clarify Liz Colizza's specific licenses or credentials. Lasting is described as part of Talkspace, the parent company, and Talkspace is described as "the leading online therapy company" and "pioneer in online therapy," but no claims are made specifically about Lasting's regulatory status or any certifications the app itself holds.

What the pages do not say

The captured pages contain no pricing information whatsoever. There is no mention of whether Lasting costs money, what the cost might be, whether there are different subscription tiers, or whether it offers a free trial. This is a significant omission for someone evaluating whether to try the app.

Insurance coverage is not mentioned. There is no statement about whether insurance plans cover the app, which plans or networks are supported, or whether out-of-pocket costs may be reimbursable. For someone with health insurance who wants to know if their plan covers Lasting, the pages provide no answer.

The pages do not identify the geographic scope of the service. There is no statement about which states or regions Lasting serves, or whether it is available nationwide. The app is available through standard app stores, which would suggest broad availability, but this is not explicitly confirmed on the site.

The app's content and capabilities are described in general terms only. The pages do not explain what modules, exercises, or other components a user encounters, how long the program takes, whether there is a recommended sequence of use, or whether couples work through it together or separately. The exact shape and structure of the app experience is not revealed.

There is no statement about wait times, support availability, or how users can get help if they encounter problems. The pages do not describe whether there is a help desk, email support, or customer service contact.

Who Lasting fits and who it does not

Lasting is designed for married couples or couples in committed relationships who want to work on their relationship without live therapy or as a supplement to therapy. The company's focus on parenting confidence suggests it may particularly appeal to couples with children. The app is also positioned for people who prefer a self-directed approach to relationship work over scheduling appointments with a therapist.

Lasting is probably not the right fit for someone in crisis who needs immediate help from a mental health professional. It is not a crisis service. Because there is no pricing information, someone with no money or very limited means cannot determine whether they can afford it. Someone seeking help for a specific diagnosed mental health condition like depression or anxiety might be better served by a service that explicitly addresses clinical diagnoses. Someone who does not own a smartphone or does not want to engage with an app-based approach is not a candidate. The app requires both partners to participate and use the app, so a person whose partner is unwilling to engage in relationship work will find Lasting difficult to use effectively.