How much does therapy cost?
Each therapist sets his or her own rates. We use the generally established standard set by Blue Cross Blue Shield in most cases. However, we will accept the allowable rate set by most insurance so that you have no more to pay than your insurance co-pay set amount. For those without insurance, we are able to, in a limited number of cases, consider a reduced rate based on “ability to pay.
The cost of individual therapy at the Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, and Training Center varies by therapist. Also, as part of our commitment to providing access to effective mental health services to all members of our community, we do offer some sliding scale services to those with no insurance and who are in financial need.
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…
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
