How Much Do Counselors Actually Make?

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I’m sorry but 100+ dollars per session seems too much It will be a great source of income for the therapist, no doubt, however I don’t think it will be an accessible option for most100 dollars a week can be too much for many who are struggling Sure, insurance covered therapy exists, however there are many downsides for the patient and the therapist alike (pressure from the insurance company, a need for a diagnosis etc) I am still studying psychology, so I have a lot to learn I understand that at the end of the day a private practice can be a business like any other But I think we should be in this profession to help people, and to help people we need to be an approachable option Mental health is already tricky for many, and the choice to see a therapist can be hard by itself The financial barrier shouldn’t be overlooked
Comment from : Αντώνης Πανιεράκης

The mental Health provider I am working on she is making only $7653 per session by Medicaid and therefore she wants to quit Medicaid but even the commercial highesy reimbursement is $12580 per session
Comment from : Bushra Naeem

Evolving Story Counselling and Consulting

wow, learned more in less than 10 minutes, than I have with hours of research and workshops
Comment from : Evolving Story Counselling and Consulting

My kind of conversation!!! This is so reaffirming!
Comment from : Sandy Lopez

Thank you for this video, with very brpractical tipsbrBecause of this, I have gladly subscribed to your channelbrI admire the way you speak to the point with aspects that resonate so well with our endeavors with clinical private practicebrDr Sanjay Kumar Psychotherapy LLC
Comment from : DR SANJAY KUMAR MD

I have been looking for some advice on this topic and this one I hope could help meI am in practice but working for super low fees because I am on another platform Thanks
Comment from : MF Walensa

What type of degree I need to be able to practice?
Comment from : funtrader killer

Insurance companies reimburse 90$ to 121$ per hour in my state Im sorry but I think thats plenty enough for me I feel blessed to make $ I do
Comment from : Dawn Rogers

Damn, bro This video is the real deal for entrepreneurs in the field of psychology I like your mindset It's more of a business owner than a "Healthcare" professional only And I encourage others to follow your lead in this mindset
Comment from : Dylan Zuñiga

I worked 3-4 days a week and made 6 figures my first year That was just the beginning Strategy works!!!
Comment from : Jennifer

It's amazing how many people don't do this You did a wonderful video
Comment from : Conny “Elements for Healing” Pestana

How can I contact you? Just finished grad school and want to do things on my own not sure how to start
Comment from : Juanita Kolawole

Is it mandatory to get a masters degree or you could get a license from alternative school or courses n get about 60-70k per year?
Comment from : Rxlentless GG

great advice
Comment from : Nobby Nose

How is it possible to have a gross of $500k but only net $40k?
Comment from : JRR TolKee

I live in California and got accepted to a coamfte accredited program was super excited at first until I realized its going to cost me about 155k in loans…now I’m concerned on how I’ll even be able to afford paying off those loans and afford a living since the internet tells me the average pay for a LMFT in California is $56,396 Any MFTs in California have any advice?
Comment from : Casandra Ramirez

So I am currently in the second semester of my master's program to become licensed in TN Do you have any advice/tips for someone in this season of life? I work at a donut shop to pay for rent and groceries lol, I want to get into the field somehow if that is possible Anyways, my MAIN question is - If I am planning on opening my own practice one day and envision having employees if possible, what can I be doing right now to jump-start that process when I am legally allowed to do it?
Comment from : Richie Leatherwood

To acquire alternative, superior,& FREE personal psychological benefit is to SIMPLY volunteer for a charity
Comment from : Geoff Phillips

I want 200000
Comment from : Nick

I just got my LCSW It’s scary thinking of going off on my own, but this guy has me thinking lol 🤔
Comment from : Paul Petrovsky

Rndtherapy To Inspire & Promote Wellness

I have been in private practice for almost 8 years in Canada This was the best decision I ever made after leaving my employment in government
Comment from : Rndtherapy To Inspire & Promote Wellness

More job security than a person with a “regular” job…that’s just not true Your employer can’t just simply let you go in, let’s say, a week Don’t lie
Comment from : Levi Attevelt

I'm thinking of opening a private practice (of course that's after school) and doing speaking engagements and even more in the long run, and videos like these are VERY HELPFUL AND MUCH NEEDED in this field
Comment from : AdaMesha Adkins

This video was helpful I am considering opening a private practice I need a ton of help
Comment from : Irma Mendez

Question can a associate marriage and family therapist make money ?
Comment from : Chisa Roby

Man I needed to hear this!
Comment from : Cruising With Prince

Thank you so much What credentials would I need to be an Addictions counselor who can expect to generate a $150k a year Gros income? Would a certificate course at a college like Trios College be enough to generate such an income?! I live in Toronto and will work toward having a private practice of my own I also expect to do a lot of seminar workshops for awareness and public speaking for early education students for addictions prevention
Comment from : Danny Nas

Thank you🙏🏽❤️
Comment from : Tamara Slay

No, $175 is average is Southern CA
Comment from : Kalei Maile

yeah, about “security” of an employee it’s all true…
Comment from : Kristina Asimova

What license would you recommend to get to be a mental health therapist it part time
Comment from : Dr Austin Blanchon

Most therapists, but not all, accept insurance reimbursement That can typically be approximately $80 per session One would have to determine how many insurance clients and how many direct pay clients they will likely need per week to end up with the desired income Direct pay clients or more likely to in therapy sooner than insurance clients meaning there has to be a more frequent flow of new clients
Comment from : browardperson

Good Stuff - appreciate it
Comment from : DevsDayJobs

Didn't answer the question in the title
Comment from : LavonRich

This video was very helpful and ect
Comment from : Dan David

Honestly you forgot to factor in 800 a month for office space That's almost 10k a year you hand over to your landlord
Comment from : Kian Fallahi

Thank youuu
Comment from : Emmanuel Owen

Can you charge this much with an MSW and/or PsyD? Does the credential make a difference?
Comment from : Naomi DeJesus

I can tell that you were a great counselor because, among many other things your voice is calming and easy to listen to Oh, and I did "lean into" my deficits in dealing with money as you recommended That was great advice! Thank you!
Comment from : Kathleen A

Making six figures in private practice gives us the ability to build a large amount of savings and investments, and that offers far more security than any other type of job--and with a much healthier schedule and frequency of sessions! Totally worth it, if you ask me
Comment from : Sera

what is average of psychologists with phd salary in new york? anyone knows?
Comment from : Reza Life

How do you get clients if you don’t want to take insurance and just build your private practice based on cash?
Comment from : Silvana Rainuzzo

I have a buddy who makes 200k a year through private sessions, consultation, and supervision but works his assssss off I work part time but like the private practice and make more and work less than in an organization Also because we live in a rural area the areas are not saturated with practitioners so we can make more Great video very accurate
Comment from : Anthony

youtube/4BjKS1-vjPsbrbrStop it Bob Newhart
Comment from : Steve Edward

But how to get 20 clients a week for a year and the coming years
Comment from : Aashu Vachheta

thank you your content is great
Comment from : Aya Amer

Wow thank you for this video!!!
Comment from : Edith Acuna

I have a question, If in this hypothetical scenario of $18055 for 15 clients, how do most clients afford these rates? I would assume it would be through private insurance but does private insurance cover it all for the client usually or is there a copay? Also, how do you stay afloat when you have cancellations for sessions or holidays?
Comment from : Mark Lugo

It’s annoying that this video didn’t answer the question though? How much do therapists actually MAKE? Still unclear Vast majority of therapists will not be charging 180$/session Vast majority of clients will not be paying 180$/session?
Comment from : OurSecret

I currently manage a business but looking to continue my education to obtain a masters in the field of counselingyour video was pretty basic and super easy to follow ❤
Comment from : Mercedez p

In the beginning when u said someone told you that…did u write a blog about that too? Cause I’ve read that online
Comment from : Tyler M

I rarely subscribe when someone says click the sub button but this channel deserves it awesome stuff man This makes me feel hopeful about a career path change
Comment from : G625

Why the fuck don’t they teach us this in school this is what we need to be learning
Comment from : G625

i asked my therapist how much she makes and she said 30,000 it scared me out of becoming a therapist & now idk what i want to do 😭
Comment from : samantha

I have my private practice and have always calculated weekly sessions needed at X dollars to hit a monthly goal to see I am on track to make my yearly goal Thanks for the info, good stuff I do like to work part-time and attempt to calculate for cancellations and no-shows
Comment from : Jeff Hartwig

Thanks for sharing, it is very helpful! A big factor in expenses was left out though - office rentals Especially in big cities like NYC, the rental would be tremendous Do you have any suggestions to save office space costs?
Comment from : Yihan Wang

20 sessions a week will take some time to build up such a client base Are you talking about a MA or PhD level Psychologist?
Comment from : Ken G

Yes! Thank you!
Comment from : Graeson Howland

You are seriously a hidden gem Thank you for all this information!
Comment from : JazzyeeFitness

Who’s gonna pay 180
Comment from : Leo C

Do you feel that this is also accurate for Mental Health Counselors?
Comment from : Vitor De Souza

John is the man So much value here 💥
Comment from : Daniel Bauer

Just had this conversation with my wife and told her, holy flip, I'm starting a counseling business for you and we'll invite other therapists to join!
Comment from : Barn & Home

Great Channel Formalizing my counseling qualification as we speak! ❤️
Comment from : Yoga Luva

You have helped me make that decision of going into private practice I was hesitating due to job security So, my question is should I slowly go into private practice? Since at my current job they said I could have my own practice as long as I don’t counsel a certain demographic I currently serve
Comment from : Le Rue Martin

does this also apply to people with a social work degree?
Comment from : Alejandra Nasser

This is such good information! Thanks :)
Comment from : Mental Health with Melissa

Would you owe a significant amount in taxes If self employed and charging at $180? Or is there a way around this
Comment from : Andre Aboite

How/where can I learn how to file medical insurance like Medicaid?
Comment from : Mama Pomegranate

180? wow that's so cheap, in nyc which is where I live, therapists charge so much more Great video
Comment from : Leslie Naomi

I’m looking to be a school psychologist, can I do therapy (work at a private practice or mental health counseling center) on the side as well? I know school psychologists don’t do a lot of therapy, so I am looking for a way to incorporate that into my career if possible :)
Comment from : Megan P

This is so helpful! I'm taking my MFT licensure exam on the 16th my plan is to get out of agency work going into private practice
Comment from : Taylor Whaley

15 clients a week, 4 weeks a month (minus the 4 that you took for vacay), thats 60 different clients a month? Is that normal?
Comment from : Dink

I’ve been running a private practice for 25 years This is the most accurate and common sense video on private practice Thank you
Comment from : Lewis Psychology

I am still in school to get an msw right now but am interested in one day owning my own practice How long should I practice for to gain experience before starting my own private practice?
Comment from : Cody Rodrigues

I started a company however, I wont be licensed until I finish school in two years For now I am just life coaching I find this to be a great resource as I will slowly build my company and attract clients
Comment from : Adamski Coaching

Thanks for making this Just wondering though, why you decided to stop regular counceling sessions & started helping councelors grow their business?
Comment from : Melis Joy Art & Wellness

This is Gold!
Comment from : Brienna Hamlet

This was very helpful, thank you!
Comment from : Johanna Elisa

This whole video just made me so happy Thank you for this
Comment from : Ebonye Dillard

Yea I was basically told half way through graduate school I should not expect to make much money at all Starting out around 40k a year I’m like whaaaa! A master level clinician, the rigor of the work and the standards we are held to as well as the additional hoops we through to get licensed seems crazy anyone at that level should be making less than 70k a year baseline It’s criminal that a licensed therapist makes any less than that I don’t get how the value of work gets determined The need for mental health providers is through the roof and there are not enough in the field I wonder why only 40 k a year after working to get a masters degree no wonder no one wants to go into the field
Comment from : M GO

Seeing 15 clients a week sounds fucking insane Also, £180 for a session also sounds fucking insane
Comment from : Uma Nu

'Setting your fee based on your income goal' is unethical in the sense that the clients' needs need to be taken into account It's not ethical for a therapist to work without the option of a sliding scale, given that clients can easily lose their health insurance or otherwise take a financial hit, and this should never compromise their ability to get mental health help I was waiting for you to talk about anything related to the clients' needs, but somehow that was not factored into your math In sum, your approach is far too 'deductive' ie top/down, and you need to also think about the work that's being done along the way--the whole point
Comment from : Whats Therapy?

This video is awesome I’m considering pursuing a graduate degree and license in mental health counseling to hopefully open a private practice Like another commenter said, salary information for this line of work is all over the place online I don’t even necessarily need to make 6 figures, but knowing that I won’t be broke is encouraging It seems possible to make at least $70,000-$80,000 in this field, but a lot of people tell me I’ll be broke
Comment from : NicholasJohnFilms

This is a very good point about a "secure" employment It is not
Comment from : Nikita Why

About to start my grad degree to become a LMHC, and I've been VERY worried about income Thank you so much for this info, I definitely feel more hopeful
Comment from : Ashlyn Smith

Nobody in the UK would pay £180 per counselling session and I wouldn’t want to see 20 clients a week but I understand the example given and I could always figure out a realistic amount I want to earn and how much I want to charge my clients, thanks for this
Comment from : Marian Hanson Counselling Service

Can someone with a Bachelor degree in counseling see pts?
Comment from : Beabonbons

This video was extremely helpful thanks now I have a goal for my practice 😊
Comment from : Jess love travels

Wonderful insights thank you!
Comment from : Ulanda Davis

Thank you!! You're awesome! This was super helpful
Comment from : Desiree Garcia

🕊
Comment from : Vladyslav

The salary for a licensed clinical and mental health counselor is all over the place online I appreciate how you put things into perspective
Comment from : Mr RASH