The cost of mental health care stops a lot of people before they even make the first call. That’s a real problem, and it’s one that psychiatric care in Utah County can actually solve if you know where to look. Simple Psyche accepts over a dozen insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, and for those without coverage, psychiatric care here starts at $85 per session with sliding scale options available based on income. Telehealth sessions are available throughout Utah, with in-person appointments in Orem.
Putting off care because of price is one of the most common reasons people stay stuck longer than they need to.
You’re not avoiding help because you don’t want it. You’re avoiding it because the system has made it feel financially out of reach, and that calculation has become part of what you carry every day.
Cost is one of the most common reasons people delay getting help, but psychiatric care in Orem is structured specifically to work around that barrier, with sliding scale pricing and a free consultation before you commit to anything.
Sliding scale pricing means your session cost is based on what you can actually afford, not a flat rate designed for a different income bracket.
Insurance is accepted from a wide range of plans, including Oscar, United Healthcare, Select Health Utah, Cigna, Aetna, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, Medicare, and Medicaid. If you’re not sure whether your plan is covered, the free consultation is a good place to ask before committing to a first appointment.
Private pay sessions start at $85. For anyone who has spent time assuming psychiatric care in Utah County was simply out of reach, that number tends to land differently than expected.
Your first appointment is a 45-minute evaluation. You’ll go through your mental health history, current symptoms, and your own goals for treatment.
By the end of that session, you’ll have a clear diagnosis and a treatment plan you understand, not a vague recommendation to follow up in six weeks. If medication is part of the plan, you’ll know exactly what it is, why it fits your situation, and what to expect.
Follow-up sessions are weekly and structured around how you’re actually doing, not a fixed timeline someone else decided for you.
This service is for adults 18 to 64 in Utah County dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress, and who have put off getting help because of cost, insurance confusion, or past difficulty finding accessible care.
Services are available in English and Mongolian, and people who have faced financial, cultural, or logistical barriers to care before are especially welcome.
This is not the right fit for someone in active crisis. If you need immediate support, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Will my insurance actually cover this, or will I still end up with a big bill?
Many plans are accepted, including Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna, Select Health Utah, and several others. The free 15-minute consultation is a practical place to verify your coverage before your first appointment, so there are no surprises afterward.
What if I can’t afford even the sliding scale rate right now?
Sliding scale pricing at Simple Psyche is based on your actual income, and the starting point is lower than most private pay practices in the area. If affordability is a real concern, bring it up during the free consultation so the right arrangement can be worked out before you commit to anything.
Do I have to know what’s wrong with me before I make an appointment?
No. The first appointment is designed to figure that out together. You don’t need to arrive with a self-diagnosis or a clear sense of what kind of help you need. Showing up and describing what’s been going on is enough to start.
Getting clarity on cost and fit before your first full appointment takes fifteen minutes.
Before booking your first full appointment, you can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to ask questions and make sure this feels like the right fit.
