Statistics about therapy & mental health
Percentage of people who see a therapist
When you’re looking up statistics about therapy and mental health, you might start with questions around the percentage of people who see a therapist. Here are some statistics about therapy in the United States:
- Since 2020, about 30% of American adults have seen a therapist.
- In 2021, about 42 million people received treatment or counseling for their mental health.
- About 17% of American teens see a therapist each year.
- Every year, about 20% of working adults experiences a mental health issue, such as depression or anxiety.
- Around 25% of adult women have received some form of mental health treatment in the past year, compared to about 15% of men.
- In 2020, about 25% of white adults received therapy, compared to 15% of Black adults, and around 12% of Latino or Hispanic adults.
- Nearly 50% of married couples in the U.S. have gone to counseling at one point in their relationship.
- The most common age range for adults to see a therapist is between 18-44 years old for individual adult therapy.
Statistics about why people go to therapy
The reasons why people go to therapy include a wide range of symptoms. About 50% of all lifetime mental illness starts by age 14, and 75% starts by 24. There have been many studies and surveys that help us understand some of the most common reasons why people see a therapist.
Statistics about depression
Depression affects over 300 million people worldwide. It's one of the most common mental health conditions. Despite about a 40% increase in the number of teenagers who have persistent feelings of sadness, nearly 60% of youth with major depression don't receive any mental health treatment. People with depression are 40% more likely to develop cardiovascular or metabolic diseases.
Statistics about anxiety
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issue in the United States, affecting 40 million adults over the age of 18, or roughly 19% of adults. Every year, about 20% of working adults experiences a mental health issue, such as depression or anxiety—the two most common reasons why people go to therapy.
Statistics about mental health
About 10 million adults will have a mental illness this year that impacts their life in significant ways. Students and teenagers with mental, emotional, or behavioral concerns are 300% more likely to repeat a grade. Also, the rate of unemployment is significantly higher for people with mental illness compared to those without one.
Statistics about trauma and PTSD
70% of American adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives. 20% of these people end up with PTSD. Separately, about 30% of American adults have insomnia, which is a common symptom of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more.
Statistics about therapists in the United States
Whether you’re looking for a therapist in Denver, or searching for information about therapists in the United States, here are some interesting statistics about therapists:
There are about 200,000 therapists and over 80,000 psychologists practicing in the United States.
About 70% of therapists are women and roughly 30% of are men.
34% of therapists in the United States are in their 30s and 40s, but 52% of therapists are over 40 years old. The average age of a therapist is 41 years old.
About 75% of therapists in the United States are white, but more than 10% are Asian.
The highest demand for therapists is in Southern California, southern Florida, and the Seattle area.
About 12% of therapists identify as LGBTQ.
Statistics about New Year's resolutions and mental health statistics
Starting therapy, self-care, or prioritizing one’s mental health is always one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions.
In 2024, 36% of men and women said “Improved mental health” is their top New Year’s Resolution of 2024, making it the third most popular resolution, trailing only improved fitness and improved finances.
As a result, many therapists often have long waitlists in the beginning of the year—the average waitlist to see a therapist in the United States is about 6 weeks.
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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 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 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.
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