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what will therapy
actually cost you?
nobody tells you the number until you're already on the phone. pick how you'd pay, how often you'd go, and how long — and get a straight estimate based on commonly cited national ranges.
what kind of therapy?
how often?
for how long?
your estimate
$400–$800 per month
$2,400–$4,800over 6 months
estimate only — based on commonly cited national ranges, not a quote. your actual cost depends on where you live, your insurance, and who you see.
whatever you decide about therapy, the hours between sessions are free.
resolv social is free, anonymous peer support — real people, 24/7, $0. not a substitute for therapy. the human layer around it.
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frequently asked questions
how much does therapy cost without insurance?
the most commonly cited u.s. range is $100–$200 per session for private-pay individual therapy. in large cities and with specialists it often runs higher. weekly sessions at that rate come to roughly $400–$800 a month.
how much does therapy cost with insurance?
if your plan covers outpatient mental health and your therapist is in-network, typical copays run about $20–$60 per session after you meet your deductible. the catch: many therapists don’t accept insurance, and out-of-network reimbursement varies a lot by plan.
what are the cheapest ways to get therapy?
sliding-scale networks like open path collective list therapists at roughly $40–$70 per session. community mental health centers and university training clinics often charge income-based fees, sometimes close to $0. if you’re employed, check whether your employer’s eap includes free sessions. samhsa’s findtreatment.gov can help you locate low-cost care near you.
is free peer support a substitute for therapy?
no. peer support is not treatment and doesn’t replace a licensed professional. it’s the layer around therapy — the 2am hours, the waitlist months, the days between sessions. resolv social is free, anonymous peer support with real people, 24/7. if you’re in crisis, call or text 988.
figures are commonly cited u.s. national ranges, not quotes, and this page is not medical or financial advice. useful starting points: open path collective for sliding-scale therapy and findtreatment.gov for low-cost care near you. if you are in crisis, call or text 988 (suicide & crisis lifeline) — free, confidential, 24/7.