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Therapist cost in Des Moines, IA

A typical Therapist figure in Des Moines is about $135 per session, about 4% below the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Des Moines

$135

per session

Fair price range: $77 to $241

On the low end
$77
On the high end
$241

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. 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
Des Moines, IA$135
$77 to $241
National typical$140
$80 to $250
Cedar Rapids, IA$131
$75 to $234
Albuquerque, NM$151
$86 to $269
Columbia, SC$132
$76 to $236
Greensboro, NC$124
$71 to $221
Huntsville, AL$120
$69 to $215

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Questions people ask

Therapist in Des Moines: what does it cost?

In Des Moines, IA, Therapist typically costs about $135 per session, with most prices between $77 and $241.

Why is Des Moines lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Therapist earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 4% below 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.