How much does therapy cost?
I really relate to your dilemma. I was also suffering from depression and could not afford the price of therapy. It made me very angry at the “system” in the US. The first thing to do is call your insurance company. Many insurance companies do cover psychotherapy. In some cases, you can see a therapist covered by your insurance and just pay a relatively small co-payment. I don’t know if you live in a city or the country, but there are many social service agencies (especially in cities) that can help you. They can refer you to social workers skilled in therapy or organizations offering therapy on a sliding fee scale. There might be organizations or colleges that train therapists where you live. Many of these have low fee clinics. Finally, contact local hospitals. Many have therapy clinics or can advise you where to go for therapy. I almost forgot your original question. The cost can depend on what part of the country you live in and whether you see a psychologist or a social worker. How
Much like the previous question, this one doesn’t have an absolute answer. Several variables play a role in the cost of treatment for mental illness: (1) education and experience of provider; (2) type and length of therapy; (3) geographical location. When discussing cost of treatment, most look at the amount of money it costs for a one hour therapeutic session. The average rate varies from location and professional, but can range anywhere from $5 or $10 at a community mental health center or other government funded agency to over $200 for a doctoral level practitioner in private practice. What are the differences between therapy and medication in terms of treatment and outcome? Therapy and medication are not necessarily rivals, and are often used together for the maximum benefit of the client. There are some disorders where medications are almost always used, such as with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder). Those suffering from other disorders, such as those
This really depends on your health care coverage and the specific therapy you are looking into. Therapy with a licensed counselor, for example, is significantly less expensive than consistent sessions with a psychiatrist. With Blue Cross, for example, co-pays are usually around 25 dollars. Without insurance, the same appointment could be about fifty dollars. This is usually the running price for standard appointments with a psychologist, not a practicing psychiatrist. The best way to find out would be contact the individual offices, as every place is different. It is also best to do this to see if they take your insurance, if applicable, or if they are in your price range. A link from Psychology Today, popular psychology magazine, specifically for Dallas, Texas is the following: http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rm…
