Am I behind on getting therapy?

What percentage of people go to therapy?

There's been a massive generational shift in therapy use. 42% of Gen Z adults have been to therapy, compared to just 12% of Boomers. About 23% of US adults are currently in therapy or counseling (APA 2024).

Therapy usage by generation

• Gen Z (18-29): 42% have attended therapy (highest ever)
• Millennials (30-44): 36%
• Gen X (45-64): 26%
• Boomers (65+): 12%

The therapy boom

• Online therapy (BetterHelp, Talkspace) has tripled access since 2020
• The stigma has dramatically decreased — 87% of Gen Z views therapy positively
• Average cost: $100-200/session (or $60-90 with insurance)
• The biggest barrier remains cost (43%) and finding the right therapist (32%)
• Countries with universal healthcare have 30% higher therapy rates

Sources: APA mental health survey (2024), SAMHSA NSDUH, Pew Research, Harris Poll.