How Can I Find a Therapist Who Takes Medicare?

Monarch makes it easy to get an appointment with a therapist or counselor who accepts Medicare. Here's how to do it.

First, view all the therapists who accept Medicare in your area. 

Next, you can browse through the counselors’ and therapists’ profiles, and request an appointment online for an in-person or telehealth therapy session. 

Steps to make an appointment with a therapist who takes Medicare

  1. Go to the Monarch Directory by SimplePractice.

  2. Enter your zip code and filter by Medicare insurance, or simply follow this link to see the therapists in your area who accept Medicare.

  3. Review the providers’ profile pages to learn more about each therapist or counselor’s approach to therapy.  

  4. Contact the therapist(s) you think would be a good match by requesting to book an appointment for an in-person or telehealth video session or free 15-minute consultation or sending a message

More tips to find affordable therapy and therapists and counselors who accept Medicare

Therapy is an essential part of treatment for significant mental health challenges, including anxiety, grief, trauma, PTSD, depression, ADHD, borderline personality disorder (BPD),and many other concerns and disorders.

If you’re looking for a way to find affordable therapy and quality mental health care, here are some tips on how to find affordable, low-cost—and even free—therapy.

For starters, you can browse therapists and counselors based on the insurance plans they accept.

The Monarch Directory by SimplePractice can help you find the right therapist for your needs.

And, if you have mental health questions, such as what are the different types of therapy and how do I figure out if I need to see a therapist It's our hope that the science-backed articles on Monarch by SimplePracticecan help demystify therapy and mental health for you.


Monarch does not employ any provider and is not responsible for the conduct of any provider listed on our site. All information in member profiles, and messages are created from data provided by the providers and not generated or verified by Monarch. As a user, you need to perform your own diligence to ensure the provider you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws and licensure requirements. Monarch is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice.

Monarch assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable, for the quality or any other aspect of the services a provider may provide to you, nor will Monarch be liable for any act, omission or wrongdoing committed or allegedly committed by any provider.

Articles and information and assessments posted on Monarch are for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to diagnose or treat any health conditions. Treatment and diagnosis should be performed by an appropriate health care provider.

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