If you’re thinking of starting therapy, a lot of people ask themselves, “How can I afford to see a therapist?” and “How much do therapists cost in Colorado?”
In Denver, the average cost of therapy is about $150 per hour. As you might expect, Denver is right around the national average cost of therapy, which is between $100 to $200 per session, but you might be wondering what a good price is for a therapy session.
At My Denver Therapy, most of our therapists in Denver charge rates at or below the local and national averages, but therapy can still be too expensive for many people. If you’re looking for ways to make therapy more affordable, here are some suggestions:
How to afford to see a therapist
Insurance: If you have health insurance, many people try to find a therapist who accepts their insurance plan. While our therapists at My Denver Therapy are out of network providers for PPO insurance, you can usually use your FSA or HSA to help cover the costs of your sessions. To help you find an affordable therapist in Denver who accepts insurance, we’ve put together a list of resources to help you find a therapist who accepts insurance.
Open Path Collective: Many people find affordable counseling services through Open Path Collective, a nonprofit organization that helps people who can’t afford to pay for therapy by connecting them with participating therapists. While many therapists provide a limited number of sessions through Open Path Collective, there’s a good chance that there’s a therapists near you who is part of the Open Path.
Sliding scale therapy: At My Denver Therapy, we’re one of the leading providers of sliding scale therapy in Denver. Each of our therapists has a set number of spots where they adjust their rates to meet the individual needs of a client. While we’re unable to offer sliding scale rates to all clients, this can be one of the best ways to see some of the best therapists in Denver at rates that work with your budget.
