Finding an affordable therapist in Tucson can be tough. Most private practice therapists charge between $120 - $150+ per session and finding in-network therapists can be overwhelming: health insurance websites are often outdated or inaccurate, and those therapists who are in-network often have full practices because their services are so sought after.
If you do not have the financial means to afford the typical Tucson therapy fees, there are a number of ways to afford therapy on a budget, including sliding scales and using out-of-network benefits.
If sliding scales are still above what you can afford, below are institutes that offer need and income-based low cost therapy services, most provided by non-profits and therapist training institutions.
- Low cost therapy for students in Tucson
- Low cost therapy for LGBTQ folks in Tucson
- Low cost therapy in different languages in Tucson
- Low cost therapy for veterans in Tucson
- Low cost therapy for the homeless in Tucson
- Low cost therapy for older adults in Tucson
- Free helplines in Tucson
- Other low cost services in Tucson
Low cost therapy for college students in Tucson
University of Arizona - Behavioral Health Clinic
The Psychology Department Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) offers scientifically validated outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and families at low cost. The BHC serves as a training center for advanced psychology trainees. All services are provided by graduate students in the Psychology Department’s PhD Program in Clinical Psychology. All therapists are closely supervised by licensed clinical psychologists who have expertise in the delivery of evidence-based treatments. The BHC assists people who are struggling with emotional difficulties including treating depression and anxiety as well as helping people learn to cope with stress and manage difficult life circumstances. Therapists utilize evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), scientifically supported treatments for anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties.
Focus areas
Individual, couples, family therapy
Fees
Individual sessions are $25 and couple or family sessions are $35.
Location
Psychology Building, Room 210, 1503 E University Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85721-0068
Contact information
520.621.9683
Low cost therapy for LGBTQ folks in Tucson
Cathexis
Cathexis is an outpatient mental health service provider, specializing in individual, couples/marriage, and family therapy. Clinicians are highly trained in assisting clients with a variety of counseling services including addiction, anxiety and depression, behavioral issues, coping skills, eating disorders, grief and loss, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, parenting skills, and mood disorders to name a few. Therapists have a great deal of experience working with a variety of people with specific cultures, such as LGBTQ and Native American affiliations.
Focus areas
LGBTQ, individual, family, couples, marriage, group therapy
Fees
Cathexis accepts AHCCCS insurance through the Banner University Family Plan and the American Indian Health Program. Some clinicians accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Aetna commercial insurance. An affordable Self Pay option is also offered for those not covered by insurance.
Locations
6280 E Pima Street, Suite 100
Tucson, Arizona 85712
Contact information
520.329.1250
Low cost therapy in different languages in Tucson
Touchstone Behavioral Health
Touchstone Behavioral Health is committed to delivering the optimal continuum of health, education, and social services for Arizona children and families. Outpatient therapy is provided for youth ages 7 through 17, and their families. Therapists are Master's level clinicians who are supervised by independently licensed clinicians. Touchstone's therapists are trained and supervised in a trauma informed approach. Individual therapy may be provided, but clinicians begin with a family centered and focused approach to assist children in their natural environment. Group therapy and parenting training are also offered. Services are available in office, home, and in school. Many of the clinicians are Spanish speaking. Language assistance is provided if necessary.
Focus areas
Children, families, trauma, Spanish-speaking
Fees
This practice serves all patients regardless of ability to pay. Discounts for essential services are offered depending upon family size and income.
Location
1430 E. Fort Lowell
Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85719
Contact information
866.207.3882
La Frontera Center
La Frontera Center provides outpatient and residential mental health and substance abuse treatment services to children, youth, and adults in Pima County, Arizona. La Frontera provides behavioral health services to children, adults, and families. An array of outpatient and inpatient services are available, including but not limited to counseling, psychiatric services, substance abuse treatment, trauma healing, crisis intervention, supportive services, and services for adults with a serious mental illness. Whenever possible, services are provided in the client’s preferred language, including Spanish. American Sign Language (ASL) and oral interpreter services are available upon request and at no charge to the client.
Focus areas
Counseling, psychiatric services, substance abuse, crisis intervention, Spanish-speaking, ASL
Fees
The cost of services at La Frontera is affected by several factors, including the type of service requested, the individual's income and number of dependents, insurance coverage, and eligibility for governmental assistance, among others. Relying on numerous funding sources, La Frontera makes every effort to provide affordable services to its clientele. The agency accepts individuals enrolled in the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and some other insurance plans. Co-pays, when applicable, are based on a sliding-fee scale.
Location
504 West 29th Street
Tucson, AZ 85713
Contact information
520.884.9920
Palo Santo Psychotherapy and Wellness
Palo Santo is a team of psychotherapists, counselors, and body and energy workers dedicated to helping clients live healthier and happier lives while growing in the awareness of the integration of body, mind, and spirit. Individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and group therapy are provided, including substance abuse groups. Therapeutic modalities include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Strategic and Family Therapy, among others. Some therapists speak Spanish.
Focus areas
Individual, couples, family, group therapy, Spanish-speaking
Fees
Palo Santo is a private clinic that offers low-cost, sliding scale therapy. This is often provided by advanced master's and doctoral students. There are also post doctoral fellows, who also offer a sliding fee scale.
Location
3045 N 1st Ave, Ste A
Tucson, AZ 85719
Contact information
520.539.6455
Low cost therapy for veterans in Tucson
Make the Connection
Make the Connection is an online resource for veterans, their family members, and friends, who are seeking local support and treatment options for mental health. They provide information about signs and symptoms of topics such as alcohol or drug problems, eating disorders, chronic pain, feeling on edge, trouble sleeping, and many more. They also provide information about different medical conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, and schizophrenia. Make the Connection posts videos from other veterans about their experiences and life challenges since leaving the military.
Focus areas
Military veterans mental health information and resource locator
Fees
Make the Connection is a free resource
Location
N/A
Contact information
Veterans Crisis Line: 1.800.273.8255 (Press 1)
Community Bridges
Community Bridges (CBI) provides comprehensive, medically integrated behavioral health programs which include prevention, education and treatment services. By combining medical and behavioral interventions to address presenting physical health, psychiatric and substance abuse needs, each participant is provided with the opportunity to comprehensively explore his or her unique treatment needs and develop a plan to achieve his or her short and long-term recovery and wellness goals. Outpatient services include group, individual, and family therapy, as well as peer support, psychiatric evaluation and medication management, and more. Specifically for veterans, Community Bridges has Wraparound Services that connect Veterans with housing and ongoing care and services. CBI deploys a team of Peer Navigators to do street outreach in search of Veterans who want a new way of life. Vets may volunteer to transition to temporary and then permanent housing, via the Bridge system. Veteran services include employment assistance, application aid for housing, primary medical care, and behavioral care and counseling.
Focus areas
Individual, group, family therapy, veterans, primary care
Fees
At CBI, no one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. A sliding fee discount program is available.
Location
250 S Toole Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Contact information
520.323.1312
Low cost therapy for the homeless in Tucson
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona (CCS)
The mission of CCS is to strengthen children, adults, families, and their communities by providing help, creating hope, and serving all. Counselors are committed to helping individuals develop solutions for dealing with life's stresses and uncertainties and improving the quality of their lives and relationships. Counseling is offered for individual adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. CCS also operates a Safe House Domestic Violence Shelter, which provides a welcoming and safe environment for those needing to flee a harmful situation at home. Emergency shelter is available for survivors – both men and women with children – fearing domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, stalking, and trafficking. Safe House also provides advocacy services, case management services, counseling services, educational and activity groups, and nutritional services.
Focus areas
Individual, couples, family therapy, emergency shelter, domestic violence
Location
140 W Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85705
Contact information
520.623.0344
Low cost therapy for older adults in Tucson
Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona
JFCS is a non-profit agency that provides quality social and behavioral health services to the Jewish and greater Tucson community. JFCS helps people of any religion or ethnic origin meet their full potential by restoring their well-being, cultivating self-sufficiency and strengthening family life. JFCS provides individual, couples, family and group counseling services to people of all ages depending on the unique needs of each child, teen, adult, family or senior. Licensed, expert and compassionate therapists treat a variety of issues, including trauma & PTSD, end of life, life transitions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationships/marriage, domestic violence, eating disorders, substance use, conflict resolution, and more.
Focus areas
Individual, couples, family, group therapy, older adults
Fees
JFCS is a contracted provider for most major health insurance companies and Medicare.
Location
4301 E 5th St
Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact information
520.795.0300
Free helplines in Tucson
24/7 Warm Line
Warm Line specialists offer peer support for callers who just need someone to talk to. This is not intended for those who are in crisis. The Warm Line is available 24/7/365 to Arizona residents in Central Arizona.
Focus areas
24/7 non-crisis warm line
Contact information
602.347.1100
Teen Lifeline
Teen Lifeline in Maricopa County or statewide in Arizona is 800.248.8336 (TEEN). This is for teens (or anyone) to call. Young adults & teens volunteers who answer the phones or text messages and are supervised by a Master’s level clinician.
Focus areas
24/7 teen helpline
Contact information
602.248.8336 (TEEN)
Other low cost therapy services in Tucson
Terros
Terros Health is a nonprofit, behaviorally-led whole health, integrated care provider with specialization in trauma-informed mental health, physical health, addiction recovery, and wellness interventions. Mental health care services include group counseling, family therapy, individual counseling, psychiatric medication services, specialty counseling (EMDR, DBT), support groups, wellness classes, care coordination, and crisis services. Substance use care is also provided through services such as group counseling, addiction treatment, 24-hour residential care, and more.
Focus areas
Individual, family, group counseling, psychiatric medication services, substance use
Fees
Terros accepts most major insurance plans, as well as AHCCCS plans.
Location
3385 N Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85719
Contact information
602.685.6000
Arizona Children Association
Arizona Children Association provides a wide continuum of behavioral health services to children and families through contracts with Regional Behavioral Health Authorities. Outpatient services are designed to be a short term intervention that can assist in developing the skills and supports needed to increase independence and resiliency. Services include intake assessments, case management, individual, group, and family counseling, family support services, school support, skills training, trauma services and support, and psychiatric services.
Focus areas
Individual, group, family therapy, children, psychiatric services
Fees
Services to individuals and their families who are victims of sexual abuse are provided at no cost (regardless of insurance status).
Location
3716 E Columbia St
Tucson, AZ 85714
Contact information
520.622.7611
MHC Healthcare: Wilmot Family Health Center
MHC Healthcare provides compassionate, quality, and accessible whole person health care to the community. MHC Healthcare offers outpatient therapy, case management, domestic violence therapy, substance abuse therapy, trauma services, parenting classes, support and education groups, housing assistance, employment services and a work adjustment program.
Focus areas
Therapy, case management, domestic violence, substance abuse, trauma
Fees
Most major insurances, AHCCCS Plans, and Medicare are accepted. MHC Healthcare also assists patients in screening eligibility for a variety of medical coverage options or discount programs.
Location
899 N. Wilmot Road
Bldg B
Tucson, AZ 85711
Contact information
520.290.1100