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Why are therapy sessions so expensive?
All therapists have masters and some even have a PhD. 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. Some therapists may charge as much as $200 or more per session, but most will charge $75-$150 a session. Many therapists work with a sliding scale fee schedule, which means their fee will depend on your income level. An average therapy session would cost you something between Rs 1,000-Rs 3000 per session. Most professionals won’t be willing to negotiate so take this factor into account. The price should be something that you can sustain. Don’t confuse laziness with convenience. The most expensive state in which to seek therapy is New York, with sessions costing an average of $213.4. One-third of Americans say they can’t afford therapy: ‘The gas money that it takes to drive to see the therapist, the money for babysitters has gone up’ Therapy has been found to be most productive when incorporated into a client’s lifestyle for approximately 12-16 sessions, most typically delivered in once weekly sessions for 45 minutes each. For most folks that turns out to be about 3-4 months of once weekly sessions.
Is therapy always expensive?
Without insurance, traditional therapy can cost anywhere from $100 to $200 per session, depending on your diagnosis and treatment. How long your session is will also influence the final price. Most online therapy services — like BetterHelp and TalkSpace — cost around $60 to $90 per session. Over 60% of participants, including those with insurance, report that they pay out-of-pocket therapy costs, with a total average of $178 each month. Here are the biggest reasons people in therapy are cutting back on treatment, according to the survey: Insurance/Health benefits ran out/too expensive (37%) If you have a high deductible you need to meet, your out of pocket costs during treatment may end up being more than with a self pay therapist. If you have worries about confidentiality and do not want your diagnosis to be reported and on file with an insurance company, paying out of pocket is best. “There are several options to consider when you can’t afford therapy. Asking a therapist for a sliding scale or pro bono services, applying for services at a local community center, checking if your employer offers an employee assistance program, and checking online services are some of the options.” If that’s not possible, many therapists will advise no less than twice monthly sessions. Once-monthly therapy sessions tend to hinder a client’s progress and prolong the length of time spent in therapy – it’s simply not enough time and not often enough support to develop significant change.