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Health & Wellness, California

Therapist cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Therapist figure in San Francisco is about $179 per session, about 27% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$179

per session

Fair price range: $102 to $319

On the low end
$102
On the high end
$319

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. 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
San Francisco, CA$179
$102 to $319
National typical$140
$80 to $250
San Jose, CA$182
$104 to $325
Sunnyvale, CA$181
$103 to $323
Santa Barbara, CA$168
$96 to $300
New York, NY$170
$97 to $304
Honolulu, HI$169
$97 to $301

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Questions people ask

Therapist in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Therapist typically costs about $179 per session, with most prices between $102 and $319.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Therapist earn in San Francisco, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Francisco about 27% 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.