My brilliant colleague Lee Lynch, MFT of Queer Expressions made these handy graphics breaking down what goes into the cost of a therapy session. I think it’s important for therapy-consumers to understand why fees feel so high, and why many therapists, including myself, don’t take insurance. I wish our country had mental health parity and greater access to mental health care for all. Imagine if insurance companies actually valued and paid therapists, or even better, health care that did not depend on a person’s job. I hope this helps add some context!