How much does online therapy cost per month?

Short answer: it depends a lot on the type of service. Typical monthly costs in the U.S.:

• Free/low‑cost apps & peer support: $0–$20/month (e.g., free tiers of 7 Cups, some meditation apps).
• App subscription mental‑health tools (guided programs, mindfulness): $7–20/month (Headspace, Calm).
• Text‑based/subscription therapy platforms: about $200–400/month (pricing usually billed weekly; includes messaging + some live sessions) — e.g., BetterHelp and Talkspace.
• Video therapy with a licensed clinician (private practice/telehealth): $75–250 per 50–60 minute session → about $300–1,000/month if you meet weekly.
• Psychiatric telemedicine (medication management): $50–300+ per month depending on visits and meds; combined therapy+psychiatry packages tend toward the higher end (services like Cerebral, Brightside).
• Low‑cost sliding‑scale/community/university clinics: $10–80 per session (monthly varies by frequency).

How to estimate your monthly cost

• Decide how often you want sessions (weekly, every other week, or messaging only).
• Multiply per‑session cost × visits per month, or use the platform’s subscription rate.
• Add any psychiatry fees if you need medication management.

Specific services (why you might choose them)

• BetterHelp — large therapist network, affordable subscription model for messaging + live sessions; good if you want flexible, ongoing talk therapy.
• Talkspace — similar to BetterHelp, includes messaging + live sessions and an option for psychiatry in some plans.
• Cerebral — combines therapy and medication management with subscription plans; useful if you want integrated care for meds + therapy.
• Open Path Collective — nonprofit directory for low‑fee in‑person and telehealth therapy ($30–60/session) if you need affordable licensed clinicians.
• Psychology Today / Zencare — therapist directories to find licensed telehealth providers who accept insurance or offer sliding scale.
• 7 Cups — free peer support and low‑cost paid counseling/group options.

Money‑saving tips

• Check your insurance for in‑network telehealth — copays can be low ($0–$50) or coinsurance.
• Use your employer EAP for free short‑term counseling.
• Ask individual therapists about sliding‑scale fees or package discounts.
• Group therapy is often much cheaper per session than individual therapy.
• Ask platforms what’s included (unlimited messaging, number of live sessions) to compare value.

If you tell me whether you want weekly video therapy, messaging therapy, medication management, or low‑cost options, I can give a more specific monthly estimate and recommend the best services for your needs.