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Health & Wellness, California

Therapist cost in Berkeley, CA

A typical Therapist figure in Berkeley is about $173 per session, about 24% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Berkeley

$173

per session

Fair price range: $99 to $309

On the low end
$99
On the high end
$309

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 13.6%over five years

How prices for services by medical professionals other than physicians have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Services by other medical professionals, CUUR0000SEMC04), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. License type
  2. Insurance
  3. Sliding scale
  4. Specialty
  5. Telehealth

Ways to pay less

  1. Ask about sliding scale
  2. Use in-network
  3. Try group therapy
  4. Use EAP benefits
  5. Consider telehealth

Therapist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Berkeley, CA$173
$99 to $309
National typical$140
$80 to $250
Fremont, CA$173
$99 to $309
Irvine, CA$152
$87 to $271
Santa Barbara, CA$168
$96 to $300
Bellevue, WA$179
$102 to $320
Boston, MA$166
$95 to $296

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Questions people ask

Therapist in Berkeley: what does it cost?

In Berkeley, CA, Therapist typically costs about $173 per session, with most prices between $99 and $309.

Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Therapist earn in Berkeley, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Berkeley about 24% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.