Healthcare / Mental Health

Psychotherapist

A psychotherapist is a trained mental health professional who uses talk therapy and evidence-based techniques to help individuals, couples, groups, or families address emotional, behavioral, and psychological issues, improve mental well-being, and develop coping strategies.

Average monthly gross

9,610 USD

2 validated salaries

Median

9,610 USD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

8,178 USD - 11,042 USD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Psychotherapist

ISCO

2634

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
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By seniority

Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
9,610 USD 7,820 USD - 11,400 USD

Yearly trend

9,610 USD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 11,400 USD 1
United States 7,820 USD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Salesforce 7,820 USD 1
Scotiabank 11,400 USD 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Therapist Talk Therapist Mental Health Counselor Clinical Psychotherapist Licensed Psychotherapist

Skills

Hard skills

Psychotherapy techniques Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Psychodynamic therapy Diagnostic assessment (e.g., DSM-5) Treatment planning Crisis intervention Clinical documentation Case management

Soft skills

Active listening Empathy Communication Emotional intelligence Patience Cultural sensitivity Ethical judgment Boundary setting

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems Telehealth platforms Assessment tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7)

Certifications

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Psychologist Certified in CBT or DBT

Employment context

Industries

Healthcare Mental Health Services Private Practice Community Health Education Corporate Wellness

Company types

Private practice Hospitals Clinics Non-profit organizations Government agencies Schools Telehealth companies

Work modes

On-site Hybrid Remote

Remote compatibility

High

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