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Without insurance, an online psychiatrist typically costs about $100 to $300 per session, with initial evaluations often higher and follow-up visits usually cheaper.[2][7][9]
A few concrete examples from current providers:
- Doctor on Demand: $299 for the initial 45-minute consultation and $129 for 15-minute follow-ups.[1]
- Talkspace: $299 for the initial visit and $175 for follow-up appointments when paying out of pocket.[14]
- ShrinkMD: from $295 for an initial evaluation and $110 to $215 for follow-ups.[6]
- GoodRx Telehealth Marketplace: psychiatrist virtual visits can start at $99 per session and sometimes less.[8]
- Sesame: psychiatry visits are listed at $46 to $112, depending on the doctor and location.[4]
If you want a simple rule of thumb, budget around $150 to $350 for the first visit and $75 to $200 for follow-ups when paying cash.[2]