What is a reasonable pay for therapy?

Therapist Cost The average cost of therapy is $60 to $120 per session, with most American’s paying between $20 to $250 per hour depending on the number of sessions booked, and if it’s covered by health insurance. With health insurance coverage, rates average $20 to $50 per session, or about equal to your current copay.

How can college students afford therapy?

If you don’t have insurance, your on-campus counselor can refer you to professionals who provide low-cost treatment, such as therapists who offer sliding scale payment options (which means that you pay an adjusted rate for a session based on your individual circumstances and what you can afford).

Why are therapists so expensive?

In order to receive a license; therapists have to go through a lot of training and years before they can actually work. Lastly, counseling is expensive because there are many bills to pay: Rent and utilities. Continuing education courses; these are necessary in order to keep the licenses.

Are there bad therapists?

Unfortunately, some therapists are bad at their job. They may be unethical, unmotivated, or insufficiently trained. As you are likely to be investing a lot of time, energy, and money in your therapy, you may want to make sure that your therapist is trustworthy, well-trained, and experienced enough to be helpful to you.

How do I know if I need Therapy?

Two general guidelines can be helpful when considering whether you or someone you love could benefit from therapy. First, is the problem distressing? And second, is it interfering with some aspect of life?

Is therapy right for me?

As you think about whether therapy might be helpful to you, remember that many psychological problems have been shown to be treatable using short-term therapy approaches. Learning more about different approaches to therapy might also help you to discern if one of them sounds like a good fit with your personality and approach to life.

Does your therapist use therapy time for any purpose other than helping?

Every action of the therapist can legitimately be directed only toward one goal—helping the client. The therapist cannot use therapy time, or the therapeutic relations, to take care of their own needs. If your therapist uses therapy time for any purpose other than to help you, then what they’re doing is not good therapy.

Where can I go to get help with therapy?

Just make sure that the reimbursement rate is worth paying out of pocket. If you live in a city or a college town, universities are often the best place to get low-cost (or even free) therapy. If you’re a student, you’re usually entitled to at least a few sessions with a campus psychologist or counselor.