How much does therapy
cost in Denver?
Average cost of therapy
When you’re looking for a therapist in Denver or wondering how to find a therapist in Denver, you might be wondering how much therapy typically costs in Denver and even asking yourself “Is therapy worth it?”
If you’ve asked yourself how much you should pay for therapy, how does much therapy costs per hour, or how much does the average therapy session cost, you might be wondering how much other people are paying both here in Denver and around the country.
According to recent studies, an overwhelming majority of people who see a therapist think that it’s worth it. During the COVID pandemic, nearly 30% of Americans saw a therapist, and 86% said that it helped them cope with whatever they were going through.
While estimates on the cost of therapy depend on the source and amount of time per session, here are some estimates from a few notable sources, including the our rates for counseling in the Denver Metro area. We’ve also done extensive research to find the average cost of therapy in all 50 states and found that Colorado’s was $175 per session.
According to Therapy Den, a national therapist directory, the national average for therapy was about $112-$157 per session back in 2018. Recent estimates are that $130 per session is the current national average.
According to Good Therapy, in most areas of the country, people pay between $100 to $250 per session depending on a therapist's training, location, and length of session. When using insurance, people can pay about $20 to $50 per session.
For an hourly rate, therapy generally ranges from $65 to $250 per hour. According to Thumbtack, people typically pay an average of $150 an hour for a therapy session.
Denver’s Khesed Wellness estimates that the average cost of therapy in Denver is $150 per hour.
Is visiting a therapist worth it?
Looking for a therapist in Denver? Seeing a therapist can help improve your self-confidence, self-esteem, and communication skills, and our Denver therapists are here to help. By working with a therapist, you can address underlying issues and learn valuable skills to live a better life. Whether you need help with a specific issue or just want to improve your overall well-being, our therapists in Denver are ready to help you achieve your goals.
If you’re looking at those rates and feeling like therapy might not be in your budget, most of our therapists at My Denver Therapy provide counseling services at or below the local and national averages for therapy services.
We provide therapy services at affordable rates with our Master’s-level therapists who have specialized training and experience working with hundreds of clients to support you in your healing and growth. For a limited number of clients, we can also provide sliding scale therapy for those with financial needs.
How much therapists in Denver cost
In our area, the cost of therapy in Denver has a wide range. Some experienced and specialized therapists charge over $200 per session. Especially as Denver has grown as a major metropolitan area recent years, it’s very common for experienced (and less experienced) therapists in and around Denver to cost between $100 to $200 per session.
Most of our therapists, all of whom have specialized training in different types of therapy, have rates that are lower than the average rates for therapy in Denver. Our therapists with higher rates are among the most requested anywhere in Denver and have years of experience and specialized trainings.
Therapists, like many professional services, can have a wide range of experiences and specialties that can influence how much therapy sessions cost with them. Therapists can have additional training or certifications in specific therapy methods, including EMDR, EFT, and IFS, and others might have extensive experience working with a specific population, like teens or family therapy. While cost can be an important factor for budgeting for therapy, it’s also important to find a therapist with the training and experience that will be most helpful for you.
Some people want to find a therapist with a similar personal background, ethnicity (like seeing an Asian-American therapist), or religious beliefs (for Christian counseling). Other people want to find someone who specializes in a very specific type of issue. While many people seek out the best therapist in Denver, it’s most important to find someone who is the right match for you. Someone who is known as the best (and potentially the most expensive) therapist in the city might not be the right fit for you.
The right therapy fit for you could be someone older, younger, highly experienced, or a few years into the field – that’s one of the many reasons why we have therapists with different training and specialities to help you find your therapist.
Our rates
Most of our therapists’ rates are at or below the local and national averages for therapy. Unlike many therapists in the Denver area, we don’t charge more for your first session, require you to buy a package of sessions, and we don’t change your rate for specific therapy methods, like EMDR. We want you to get better at your pace using the therapy methods that can help you the most.
Our therapists with higher rates are some of the most requested in Denver because of their unique specializations, trainings, and levels of experience, but they still charge a lower rate compared to many significantly less experienced therapists in Denver. Compared to other top self-pay private practices in Denver who have therapists with similar levels of experience, the majority of our therapists’ rates are about 15% lower on average.
Denver therapy rates
Individual therapy
$175: John Hague
$150: Nicole Wolf, Corinne Bailey, Maci Luther, Lance Hill
$135: Taylor Damitio, Lindsey Kayne, Aria Kirby
$100: JJ Hedden
Ketamine-assisted therapy
$500: Per 2.5 hour session
Couples and family therapy
$200: John Hague
$175: Nicole Wolf, Corinne Bailey, Maci Luther, Lance Hill
$160: Taylor Damitio, Lindsey Kayne, Aria Kirby
$150: JJ Hedden
Greenwood Village therapy rates
Individual therapy
$175: Leigh Anne Hague, Alex Song, Allie Evans, Courtneyrose Chung (teletherapy)
$150: Hillary Naef, Gigi Woodall, Lance Hill, Annie Hause
Ketamine-assisted therapy
$500: Per 2.5 hour session
Couples and family therapy
$200: Leigh Anne Hague, Alex Song, Allie Evans, Courtneyrose Chung (teletherapy)
$175: Hillary Naef, Gigi Woodall, Lance Hill, Annie Hause
Lone Tree therapy rates
Individual therapy
$150: Kelly Albers
$135: MacKenzie King
Ketamine-assisted therapy
$500: Per 2.5 hour session
Psychiatric medication management rates
Initial assessment
$300: Shannon Keane
Follow-up assessments
$175: Shannon Keane
Is therapy worth the money?
For many, the positive effects of therapy can be life-changing. It’s difficult to put a price on your mental health, overall well-being, and the skills you can learn with a therapist. That being said, we know that therapy might not have been in your immediate financial plans. Some people think that money spent with their therapist is the best money and time they spend every week, and others find that things like exercise and teletherapy are a better fit for them and their lifestyle.
We’re here to make the most of your time with us in the ways that make the most sense for you, your journey, and your personal growth. Whether that’s listening to something that happened that day, working on practical skills, or using a therapy method that’s been tailored to your experience, we want to support you in ways that will be both effective and useful in your life, whether that’s long-term or in that specific moment. We approach you and your sessions with open understanding – we meet you where you are and support you in the direction you want to go.
Depending on what you’re coming to therapy for, it can be a critical part of improving your personal, professional, and even financial situation. Many people’s careers can be affected by their mental health, and seeking therapy could be something that drastically improves your life in ways that go far beyond mental health alone. The cost of therapy can be quantified, but the benefits that it can have on your life can go far beyond what you work on with your therapist.
Meet our therapists
My Denver Therapy is one of the largest woman-owned therapy private practices in Colorado with many of the best, most requested mental health therapists in the Denver Metro area.
As a therapist-owned practice with decades of combined experience, we care about seeing our clients heal, grow, and thrive. We’re one of the only therapy practices in Colorado with licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners who actively see new clients. Whether you’re an adult, teen, young adult, couple, or family, our inclusive therapist team is built to specialize in you.
Our practice started with one therapist in a shared office suite, but we’ve grown to help thousands of people in Colorado by providing in-person therapy at our conveniently located Denver Metro area counseling offices in Denver, Greenwood Village, and Lone Tree, plus online therapy for clients throughout Colorado. Because of the way our team works, our therapists also provide consultation for other therapists and private practices in the Denver Metro area.
Our inclusive therapists provide some of the most innovative, effective, and in-demand forms of therapy available today, including EMDR, Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, CBT, and IFS. We also have more therapists trained in Ketamine-assisted therapy, EMDR, and more teen therapists and young adult counselors than nearly every other private practice in Denver.
We know that clients want to find the best therapists in Denver, so our team includes therapists with different backgrounds, specialities, and experiences to help you find the right fit. We’ll match you with one of our therapists who is the best for your goals, location, budget, and schedule to help you get started quickly.
We’re out of network for insurance, Tricare, and are unable to take Medicaid, but most of our therapists’ rates are lower than the local and national averages for therapy.
All of our therapists take a client-focused approach to counseling and approach each session with a commitment to your progress and growth.
Insurance for therapy or paying for therapy
Some insurance plans offer mental health benefits as part of their overall health insurance coverage, but only some therapists accept insurance or TRICARE, or they’re only able to provide a certain number of sessions. The types of mental health services that can be covered by insurance can vary significantly, and the type of therapy you’re looking for might not be covered by your plan. Usually, there’s an associated co-pay as well, so the value of using insurance for therapy is highly specific to your situation. Also, many therapists who accept insurance are booked for months or are only able to provide services for very specific types of mental health services.
While we are an out-of-network provider and aren’t “in-network” with any insurance providers or TRICARE, we can create a “superbill” for your insurance provider. Many clients also are able to use an HSA or FSA for mental health counseling if you have these types of health-related savings accounts. If your plan covers mental health services, some providers will provide full or partial reimbursement of your mental health services as part of your plan. If you haven’t explored this with your insurance provider in the past, it can be a good idea to contact them and see what types of mental health services might be covered. Usually, most insurance websites will have a list of therapists who are considered in-network.
If you have a high deductible medical plan, it might not make sense to use your insurance to pay for therapy because the cost could end up being the same if you haven’t met or won’t meet your deductible this year. By paying out of pocket, you’ll likely find a wider range of providers with different specialties that might be the right fit for you. While we fully understand and respect the importance of exploring whether it’s possible to use insurance for therapy, research has shown that it’s most important to find a therapist who’s the right match for you.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate”
explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate,
visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call the Colorado Division of Insurance at 303-894-7490 or 1-800-930-3745.
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