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Psychotherapy, 45 minutes in California: what it costs

What Medicare pays for psychotherapy, 45 minutes in California in 2026, by setting, and where it costs less.

Office or clinic
$126
$118–$135 across California
Hospital outpatient
$343
$322–$365 across California

An individual therapy session of about 45 minutes.

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Questions

How much does psychotherapy, 45 minutes cost in California?

Medicare's 2026 price for psychotherapy, 45 minutes in California is $118–$135 at office or clinic; $322–$365 at hospital outpatient, depending on the area. Private insurance usually pays more.

Where is psychotherapy, 45 minutes cheapest in California?

At office or clinic, from $118. Hospital outpatient runs up to $365 for the same service.

How do I find the price near me?

Enter your ZIP code in the Price Shopper to see your local Medicare price in each setting, hospitals near you, and what you might owe with Medicare, employer insurance or paying yourself.