What’s Happening With Therapy Fees in 2026? Have Your Say
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As the new year approaches, many therapists in private practice start quietly wondering
Should I raise my fees?
Is my current pricing actually sustainable?
How do I balance my own needs with accessibility and fairness for clients?
It’s one of the trickiest parts of running a practice. You’re holding two truths at once:
you need a business that can actually support you, and you care deeply about keeping therapy as accessible as you can.
I’d love to hear where you are with this.
👉 Take the anonymous poll below and let me know: are you planning to review or increase your fees for 2026?
If you’re at the beginning of this journey and setting up your private practice, the next round of my Getting Started in Private Practice course is on the way, and the waiting list is now open. It’s designed to help you build a values-led, sustainable practice from day one—including how to think about pricing in an ethical, grounded way.
Raising therapy fees is never an easy decision, but it is an essential part of managing a private practice that doesn’t burn you out.
Let’s explore some of the key factors to consider when deciding whether now is the right time to adjust your rates—and see how other therapists are approaching it this year.
