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. (approximate):

• Subscription online therapy platforms (BetterHelp, Talkspace): about $240–$500 per month (often billed weekly as ~$60–$125/week). These include unlimited messaging + some weekly live sessions depending on the plan.
• Private-practice teletherapy (licensed LPC/LMFT/LP/PhD): $100–$250+ per 45–60 minute session. If you meet weekly, that’s roughly $400–$1,000+ per month.
• Low‑cost/sliding‑scale therapy: $30–$80 per session through community clinics, Open Path Collective, or therapists offering reduced rates, so $120–$320/month at weekly frequency.
• Insurance/in‑network therapy: out‑of‑pocket can be a $0–$50 copay per session or a coinsurance percentage; monthly cost depends on number of sessions and your plan.
• Psychiatric medication management via telehealth (Cerebral and similar): often subscription-style, roughly $75–$200/month depending on frequency of visits, labs, and meds.

Specific services to consider

• BetterHelp — large subscription model, easy sign-up, unlimited messaging + live sessions. Good if you want flexible, on-demand contact.
• Talkspace — subscription therapy with options for psychiatry; similar price range to BetterHelp.
• Headway — helps you find therapists who take insurance; useful if you want to use your health plan.
• Open Path Collective — network of licensed therapists offering low-cost in‑person and teletherapy ($30–$60/session) for people who qualify.
• Amwell / Doctor on Demand — telehealth platforms that include psychiatry and therapy; often accept insurance.
• Cerebral — subscription model focused on medication management and therapy for anxiety/depression; cost depends on plan and provider type.
• Zocdoc / Psychology Today — search and book licensed providers (useful to compare prices and see who accepts insurance).

Ways to lower costs

• Use your health insurance or an in‑network provider (Headway helps with this).
• Ask therapists about sliding scale or reduced packages.
• Try group therapy (lower per-person cost).
• Use EAP benefits through your employer (usually free short-term counseling).
• Look for university clinics or community mental health centers.

If you want, tell me your country and whether you have insurance (and type), and I’ll give a more specific estimate and recommend platforms/providers that match your budget.