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The Therapist Pay Conversation No One’s Having

Your responses will help highlight real trends in therapist pay, burnout, and financial sustainability across the industry. Your responses are anonymous and will help inform a broader conversation around fair compensation in the mental health field.
Please note: this survey is intended for mental health professionals in the United States.

Demographics

Location

Licensure

Licensure
A
B
C
D

Years of Experience

Years of Experience
A
B
C
D

Practice Setting

Practice Setting
A
B
C
D

Pay Structure

How are you primarily compensated?

How are you primarily compensated?
A
B
C
D
E

If other, please specify here.

If split structure or by session rate, on average, how much do you earn per session (before taxes)?

Annual Income Range

If licensed, do you receive any of the following benefits through your work?

If licensed, do you receive any of the following benefits through your work?

If other, please specify.

Do you regularly perform unpaid work related to your role?

Do you regularly perform unpaid work related to your role?
A
B

If yes, what type of unpaid work do you typically perform?

If yes, what type of unpaid work do you typically perform?

If other, please specify.

If yes, on average, how many hours per week do you spend on unpaid work?

If yes, on average, how many hours per week do you spend on unpaid work?
A
B
C
D
E

If licensed, are you expected to provide any sort of supervision?

If licensed, are you expected to provide any sort of supervision?
A
B

Career Satisfaction

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being highly agree, how do you agree with this statement?

I feel fairly compensated for my work.
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being highly agree, how do you agree with this statement?

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being highly agree, how do you agree with this statement?

My pay reflects my level of education/training.
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being highly agree, how do you agree with this statement?

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being highly agree, how do you agree with this statement?

My workload is sustainable long-term.
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being highly agree, how do you agree with this statement?

On a scale of 1-10, 10 being highly agree, how do you agree with this statement?

I would recommend this career financially.
On a scale of 1-10, 10 being highly agree, how do you agree with this statement?

Are you considering leaving the field?

Are you considering leaving the field?
A
B

If yes, why? (pay, burnout, admin burden, etc.)