Mental Health Care on Any Budget
Free and Low-Cost Therapy and Psychiatry in Las Vegas
Money shouldn't keep you out of care. Las Vegas has nonprofit clinics with sliding fees, a university clinic starting at $25 a session, free support groups, and Medicaid plans covering therapy at little or no cost. Here's where to start.
Last verified October 2026. Reviewed by a licensed Nevada clinician.
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Meet Your Neighbors
These are composite stories. Names and details are invented.
Kevin, North Las Vegas
Kevin drives rideshare out of North Las Vegas and has no insurance. His chest tightened every time he merged on the 215, so he started turning down airport runs. He called Miracle Minds Therapy on Las Vegas Boulevard North, paid a sliding fee based on his income, and applied for Medicaid the same week. Two months later, Medicaid covers his sessions.
Lupe, Henderson
Lupe cleans houses in Henderson and pays for her own health care. Her husband died last spring. She started with a free grief group at Nathan Adelson Hospice, then booked weekly counseling at UNLV's clinic for $50 a session.
Ray, East Las Vegas
Ray, 61, lost his job and his insurance in the same month. His antidepressant ran out a week later. He called the state's SNAMHS West Charleston clinic, got an appointment for reduced-cost medication care, and kept his refills going while his Medicaid application went through.
Free Crisis Help in Las Vegas, Any Time
Call 911 if someone is in danger. Every line below is free and open 24/7.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text for free, confidential support, day or night.
Phone: 988
Text: 988
Children's Mobile Crisis Response Team
Crisis help for kids and teens under 18, in person or by phone, anywhere in Clark County.
Phone: (702) 486-7865
Sliding-Fee Mental Health Clinics in Las Vegas
These nonprofit clinics set your fee by income and household size. Bring a pay stub or tax return to your first visit.
Bridge Counseling Associates
Nonprofit clinic with therapy, psychiatry, and addiction care for kids, teens, and adults. Fees based on income. Phones answered 24/7.
Address: 415 S 6th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Second location: 4221 McLeod Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (702) 474-6450
Website: bridgecounseling.org
Serenity Nonprofit
Nonprofit clinic in southwest Las Vegas with therapy, psychiatry, and crisis care. Sliding fee for people without insurance. Phones answered 24/7.
Address: 6048 S Durango Dr, Ste 115, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Phone: (702) 815-1550
Website: serenitynonprofit.com
Miracle Minds Therapy
Nonprofit clinic with individual, couples, family, and group therapy, plus telehealth. Accepts Medicaid, with a sliding fee for people without insurance.
Address: 2048 Las Vegas Blvd N, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Second location: 4485 S Buffalo Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89147
Phone: (702) 888-6300
Website: miraclemindstherapy.org
Community Health Centers With Behavioral Health
Federally funded health centers see patients with or without insurance and charge by income.
Southern Nevada Community Health Center
The health district's community health center, with primary care and behavioral health. Fees based on income.
Address: 280 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89107
Second location: 2830 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Phone: (702) 759-1700
Website: snchc.org
Nevada Health Centers
Behavioral health care for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more, in person or by video anywhere in Nevada. Sliding fee if you have no insurance.
Phone: (800) 787-2568
Website: nevadahealthcenters.org
Low-Cost Psychiatric Medication in Las Vegas
Out of refills and out of insurance? The state runs a medication clinic for adults.
SNAMHS West Charleston Outpatient Medication Clinic
State-run psychiatric medication clinic for adults, with reduced-cost care. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Address: 6161 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Phone: (702) 486-6045
Website: dpbh.nv.gov
$25 Counseling at UNLV
Graduate students in UNLV's couple and family therapy program see clients under close supervision by licensed faculty.
UNLV Center for Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling
Counseling for individuals, couples, and families. $25 for the first session, $50 after.
Phone: (702) 895-3106
Website: unlv.edu
Private practices with graduate student therapists often charge $40 to $60 a session. Learn how trainees work on our Provider Types page.
Free Support Groups in Las Vegas
Groups cost nothing and meet across the valley, in person and online.
NAMI Southern Nevada
Free peer-led support groups and classes for people living with mental illness and their families, including Spanish-language and youth groups.
Address: 2820 W Charleston Blvd, Bldg B, Ste 19, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702) 890-9729
Website: namisouthernnevada.org
Nathan Adelson Hospice Grief Support
Free grief support groups led by counselors, open to anyone in Southern Nevada.
Phone: (702) 733-0320
Website: nah.org
Adam's Place
Free grief groups for children, teens, and families, plus a monthly online group for adults.
Phone: (702) 501-0988
Website: adamsplacelv.org
Free Counseling for Veterans in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Vet Center
Free, confidential counseling for veterans, service members, and their families. No VA enrollment needed to start.
Address: 7455 W Washington Ave, Ste 240, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: (702) 791-9170
Website: va.gov
Nevada Medicaid: Therapy and Psychiatry at Little or No Cost
Nevada Medicaid covers therapy, psychiatry, and psychological testing, in person or by telehealth. Most adults qualify with income up to about $22,025 a year for one person, or about $45,540 for a family of four. Kids in families earning more often qualify for Nevada Check Up, up to about $67,650 a year for a family of four.
How to Apply
Apply online at accessnevada.nv.gov, or call the Division of Social Services at (702) 486-1646 or (877) 543-7669.
Already Have Medicaid?
Tell us your plan, and we'll look for providers in your network with openings. Or call the member services number on your card.
See how each Medicaid plan works in our Insurance and Cost guide.
Paying Out of Pocket in Las Vegas
Typical self-pay rates in Las Vegas:
| Type of visit | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Therapy with a graduate student therapist | About $40 to $60 |
| Therapy with a post-graduate intern | About $90 to $125 |
| Therapy with a fully licensed therapist | About $125 and up |
| First psychiatric evaluation | About $150 to $375 |
| Psychiatric follow-up visit | About $100 to $250 |
Four Ways to Pay Less
Ask for a sliding scale. Many practices keep a few lower-fee spots.
Ask for a trainee. Supervised interns and students charge less.
Ask about group therapy. Groups cost less than one-on-one sessions.
Use your HSA or FSA. Therapy and psychiatry count as medical expenses.
What to Say When You Call
“Hi, I don't have insurance. Do you offer a sliding scale or a reduced rate, and do you have openings this month?”
You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate before your first visit.
Low-Cost Care Across Nevada
Live in Pahrump, Mesquite, Elko, Fallon, or Ely? Nevada Health Centers offers video visits statewide, and Nevada Medicaid covers telehealth. Tell us what you need, and we'll look for telehealth openings for you.
Free and Low-Cost Therapy FAQ
Where do I find free therapy in Las Vegas?
NAMI Southern Nevada, Nathan Adelson Hospice, and Adam's Place run free support groups. Veterans get free counseling at the Las Vegas Vet Center. With Nevada Medicaid, therapy often costs nothing. In a crisis, call or text 988 any time.
What is a sliding scale?
A fee based on your income and household size. Bridge Counseling Associates, Serenity Nonprofit, and Miracle Minds Therapy all use one. Bring a pay stub or tax return to your first visit.
How much does therapy cost in Las Vegas without insurance?
About $40 to $60 a session with a graduate student therapist, $90 to $125 with a post-graduate intern, and $125 and up with a fully licensed therapist. UNLV's counseling clinic charges $25 for the first session and $50 after.
Where do I get low-cost psychiatric medication in Las Vegas?
The state's SNAMHS West Charleston clinic offers reduced-cost medication care for adults. Bridge Counseling Associates and Serenity Nonprofit offer psychiatry with fees based on income. Nevada Medicaid covers psychiatry with little or no copay.
Does Nevada Medicaid cover therapy?
Yes. Nevada Medicaid covers therapy, psychiatry, and psychological testing, in person or by telehealth. Apply at accessnevada.nv.gov or call (702) 486-1646.
Is there low-cost therapy in Henderson?
Henderson has few low-cost clinics inside city limits. Nevada Health Centers offers video visits, and most sliding-fee clinics sit a short drive up US 95 in central Las Vegas. Tell us what you need, and we'll look for openings near you.
Will you help me find a low-cost provider?
Yes, for free. Tell us what you need, and within 24 hours we'll reach out with providers who have low-cost or sliding-fee openings.
Why doesn't this page list private practices?
This page lists nonprofits, health centers, state clinics, and university clinics open to everyone. For a vetted private therapist or psychiatrist, tell us what you need, and we'll connect you within 24 hours.
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Get ConnectedListings change. Call before you go. Therapy Las Vegas is a free referral service, not a clinic, and does not provide treatment. Fees and eligibility figures are estimates. Check with each clinic and with Nevada Medicaid for current amounts.