Losing a loved one is a devastating journey we all must go on at some point in life. Grief is a highly personal, painful experience — and there’s no one way to go through it. The grieving process is different for everyone. There’s no right or wrong way to “do it.” As daunting as this significant loss can be though, there is hope; you don’t have to grieve alone. Grief counseling can be an instrumental part of your healing process, but if you’re wondering how much grief counseling costs — rest assured, that’s completely normal.

The truth is, the cost of grief counseling can widely vary. It depends on numerous factors, but if you or a loved one is trying to heal from a loss, the price of a grief counseling service is usually well worth it. 

If you’re considering therapy as a way to navigate healing from a significant loss, you can get an idea of what grief counseling costs here. We’re looking at the average cost you should expect to pay for a grief counseling service and what factors might influence your cost. 

Average Cost of Grief Counseling

Factors That Influence the Cost of Grief Counseling

There are some common factors that influence the cost of therapy for grief. To start, how extreme your grief is can determine how often and long you need treatment, which can affect the total cost of care overall. 

Other factors that impact cost include: 

• The mental health professional’s experience and training
• Your location
• Duration and frequency of sessions 
• Type and format of counseling and if you’re seeking in-person or online therapy
• Whether or not you have insurance 

Counselor’s experience and qualifications

Location

Duration and frequency of sessions

Counseling session length and how often you go to therapy will obviously play a part in determining how much grief counseling costs. Longer or more frequent sessions will typically translate to higher overall costs. 

Type of counseling

There are multiple types of grief therapy techniques available. The approach and format can play a role in how much you’ll pay. Individual, group, online, or in-person (face-to-face) sessions will differ in price.

– Talkspace therapist Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Insurance coverage

The good news, though, is if your insurance covers even a portion of your grief counseling costs, your out-of-pocket expenses (the portion of the fee you’re responsible for) will be much lower. 

Affordable Online Grief Counseling at Talkspace

Connect with a Talkspace therapist today to start on the path of dealing with grief. The road is long, but we’re with you every step of the way during your grieving process.