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Health & Wellness, California

Therapist cost in Oakland, CA

A typical Therapist figure in Oakland is about $170 per session, about 22% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Oakland

$170

per session

Fair price range: $97 to $304

On the low end
$97
On the high end
$304

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Oakland. 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
Oakland, CA$170
$97 to $304
National typical$140
$80 to $250
Irvine, CA$152
$87 to $271
Thousand Oaks, CA$165
$94 to $294
Los Angeles, CA$148
$85 to $265
Arlington, VA$167
$95 to $298
Stamford, CT$170
$97 to $304

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Questions people ask

Therapist in Oakland: what does it cost?

In Oakland, CA, Therapist typically costs about $170 per session, with most prices between $97 and $304.

Why is Oakland higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Therapist earn in Oakland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Oakland about 22% 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.