Why is therapy so expensive ?

[Anonymous]

Cost going from $250 a session to $300 a session in dc. I need to switch therapists for my teen daughter. Is Virginia cheaper? Is this normal cost for a teen?

[Anonymous]

Seems in the range of normal.

It’s expensive because that is what the market will bear.

[Anonymous]

In person or online? That is on the high side, but we did online. If it's in person keep in mind the person pays rent. Also, there is a lot of paperwork and documenting. Liability insurance isn't that expensive, but it's an added expense along with continuing education seminars. Still, I think you could find a better rate.

We have had success with people in insurance as well,but longer waitlists and less convenient times.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cost going from $250 a session to $300 a session in dc. I need to switch therapists for my teen daughter. Is Virginia cheaper? Is this normal cost for a teen?

In person cost per 45 min session

[Anonymous]

It is within the range but seems on the higher end. Do they have a doctorate or a great deal of experience? My son sees a clinical psychologist who is highly experienced and charges $250. She is worth every penny. I was employed in an administrative role by a Bethesda/DC based practice that was all master’s level providers and I was surprised some with little experience were charging as much.

[Anonymous]

Because people are willing to pay it.

[Anonymous]

say they see 7 patients a day

$250x 7 =$1,750.00 x 4 =$7,000.00 x 52 =$364,000.00

And pay office expenses. It's not that much.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:say they see 7 patients a day

$250x 7 =$1,750.00 x 4 =$7,000.00 x 52 =$364,000.00

And pay office expenses. It's not that much.

And business taxes, self pay benefits, professional memberships, liability and personal insurances, business and professional licensing, continuing education, any marketing, payment processing. That’s before paying themselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:say they see 7 patients a day

$250x 7 =$1,750.00 x 4 =$7,000.00 x 52 =$364,000.00

And pay office expenses. It's not that much.

And business taxes, self pay benefits, professional memberships, liability and personal insurances, business and professional licensing, continuing education, any marketing, payment processing. That’s before paying themselves.

Accounting, medical billing…prob missing a few more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:say they see 7 patients a day

$250x 7 =$1,750.00 x 4 =$7,000.00 x 52 =$364,000.00

And pay office expenses. It's not that much.

This would be a very heavy load and not done 5 days a week.

[Anonymous]

That is expensive. Maybe if you drive a little further out to the burbs, you'll find someone cheaper. But the real deal is finding a licensed therapist from a lower COL state and doing online sessions. No commute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:say they see 7 patients a day

$250x 7 =$1,750.00 x 4 =$7,000.00 x 52 =$364,000.00

And pay office expenses. It's not that much.

This would be a very heavy load and not done 5 days a week.

So they make less. That's why they charge $250/hour. It's a middle class living. It's a good living, but they aren't making a ton.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:say they see 7 patients a day

$250x 7 =$1,750.00 x 4 =$7,000.00 x 52 =$364,000.00

And pay office expenses. It's not that much.

This would be a very heavy load and not done 5 days a week.

So they make less. That's why they charge $250/hour. It's a middle class living. It's a good living, but they aren't making a ton.

Exactly. They’re charging enough to make a living. It’s a high price to the consumer, not necessarily unfair though when balanced out with expenses and education.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:say they see 7 patients a day

$250x 7 =$1,750.00 x 4 =$7,000.00 x 52 =$364,000.00

And pay office expenses. It's not that much.

This would be a very heavy load and not done 5 days a week.

So they make less. That's why they charge $250/hour. It's a middle class living. It's a good living, but they aren't making a ton.

That’s in no way middle class.

[Anonymous]

This is why I use my health insurance for therapy. I definitely can't afford $250 a week out of pocket for therapy. It took trying several different people, but I was able to find someone who was helpful on my plan.