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Open Path Collective

Open Path is a nonprofit directory of therapists who see members at reduced fees ($30–$80/session) after a one-time $65 membership.

Available with limits.

US and Canada. For people who cannot afford market rates, are uninsured or underinsured, with household income under $100,000 ($140,000 CAD). Therapist availability varies by area.

Checked 2026-10-23 · openpathcollective.org, openpathcollective.org

You browse Open Path's directory, pay a one-time $65 membership, and contact a therapist who offers reduced-fee sessions online or in person. Sessions are typically $40–$70 (individual) or $40–$80 (couples and family), or $30 with a student intern, paid directly to the therapist. It is meant for people who are uninsured or underinsured and can't afford usual rates.

  • From $65 one-time membership, then $30–$80/session
  • Insurance accepted
  • Web
  • Privacy B

Reviewed by HeyPsych Board · 2026-10-23

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What you get

A licensed therapist

Best for people who are uninsured or underinsured and need lower-cost therapy

What it costs

From $65 one-time membership, then $30–$80/session

$30–$80 a session

How you start

Pay once and start

Web

Know first

Not for a crisis. Call or text 988 any time.

Is it right for you?

Both sides, from our review. Tap what describes you.

A good fit if

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What it's for

  • Finding a reduced-fee therapist
  • Online or in-person therapy at $30–$80/session
  • Sessions with supervised student interns at $30
  • Couples and family therapy at reduced fees

What it costs

One-time purchase

From $65 one-time membership, then $30–$80/session

Insurance may cover it

Over a year

$30–$80 a session

Weekly sessions would come to about $1,560–$4,160 a year

Worked out from the listed price. Check the vendor for today’s price.

How you start: Pay once and start

Per Open Path's FAQ: individual sessions $40–$70, couples/family $40–$80, student interns $30. Sessions are paid to the therapist; Open Path takes no cut. No insurance billing; HSA/FSA can be used. Membership refundable within 10 days. Canadian prices are in CAD.

Privacy, evidence & safety

Privacy

B

Our privacy grade, from the facts below

Sells data or shares it for ads
No
You can have your data deleted
Policy doesn't say
Health data protected by HIPAA
Not stated
Data stays on your device
No
Account needed
Yes
Regulatory action (last 5 years)
None found

Research

Not independently studied

How we rate research

Trade-offs

  • No mobile app available

What we couldn't verify

  • HIPAA compliance status is unverified

Policy says it does not sell, rent or share personal information with third parties for their promotional purposes; de-identified data may be used for research. Deletion rights not confirmed. Therapy records are held by the individual therapist.

Privacy policy read 2026-10-23 · How we grade privacy

Open Path Collective is not for a crisis. If you are thinking about suicide or in danger, call or text 988 any time.

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