Is Therapy Worth It When Money Is Tight?

This year feels different. Maybe you’ve said that yourself recently. Maybe you’ve been saying it all year. You’re not alone. People are scared. Inflation is still high, and it’s not just some abstract economic term—it shows up every time you go to the grocery store and spend $40 more for the same cart of food. Layoffs are happening in industries that once felt stable. Rent keeps rising. Gas is creeping up again. And therapy—even though you know you need it—suddenly feels like a luxury you’re not sure you can afford.