Money
Real dollar figures for therapy and testing across California, and every route that brings the number down.
Sliding scale is real. Here's how to ask for it without feeling like you're haggling.
Many California therapists reserve reduced-fee slots — often $40–100 instead of $150–250. The exact words to use, and every other low-cost route, priced.
ADHDWhat ADHD testing costs in California — and when you don't need the full battery
Full psychological testing runs $500–3,500 in California. A diagnostic interview can cost a copay. Which one you actually need, priced route by route.
AUTISMWhat an autism assessment costs in California — child, teen, and adult
For children, California Regional Centers assess free. For adults, private evaluations run roughly $1,500–5,000. Every route, priced, with the scripts.
NEUROPSYCHWhat neuropsychological testing costs in California — and how to get insurance to pay
A full neuropsychological evaluation commonly runs $2,500–6,000 cash in California — but it's the most insurable testing there is. The route, priced.
LOS ANGELESWhat therapy actually costs in Los Angeles
LA therapy runs $150–325/session cash — but the real range is $0 to $325 depending on the route. Computed from verified listings, updated monthly.
SACRAMENTOWhat therapy actually costs in Sacramento
Sacramento therapy runs $130–220/session cash — and the state-worker insurance lane changes everything. Computed from verified listings, updated monthly.
SAN DIEGOWhat therapy actually costs in San Diego
San Diego therapy runs $140–250/session cash, with a strong military/VA lane most guides ignore. Computed from verified listings, updated monthly.
SAN FRANCISCOWhat therapy actually costs in San Francisco
SF has California's highest therapy fees — $175–400/session cash. The three findings that change the math, computed from verified listings.
SAN JOSEWhat therapy actually costs in San Jose
San Jose therapy runs $160–300/session cash — but tech-employer benefits cover more than most people ever use. Computed from verified listings.