How to Pay for Treatment
How Much Will Therapy Cost?
The cost of treatment depends on many factors including: the
type of treatment, the therapist’s training, where treatment
takes place and your insurance coverage. The following is a
description of typical treatment costs:
· Community Mental Health Center - Fees are determined on a sliding scale based on personal income and medical expenses. Fees range from $5 to $50 per hour. Families covered by medical assistance pay no fee.
· Private Clinics - Established fees range from $50 to $100. Some non-profit agencies have a sliding scale system which may qualify individuals for a lower rate. Fees for group therapy may be lower than for individual therapy.
· Private Therapist - Fees generally range from $60 to $125 per hour. Rates for psychologists and psychiatrists are higher than rates for social workers, counselors and psychiatric nurses.
· Hospitalization - Fees for inpatient care range from $400 to $550 per day and vary depending on the setting.
· Partial Hospitalization - Typically, day treatment programs are similar to hospital care. Fees range from $95 to $175 per day.