GITNUXREPORT 2026

Therapy Industry Statistics

Therapy industry statistics are already shifting in 2026 with mental health demand rising faster than the staffing and funding many services expected, creating a real supply and access gap. Read these numbers to see how that gap shows up across demand, wait times, and provider capacity rather than staying stuck in broad claims.

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28.5 million U.S. adults received mental health treatment in 2022, including 19.4 million therapy sessions

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21% of U.S. adults (52.9 million) experienced mental illness in 2023, with 37% seeking therapy

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Women are 2x more likely than men to receive therapy, with 26% vs 13% usage in U.S. 2023

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15% of U.S. children aged 6-17 received therapy in 2023, totaling 7.7 million kids

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LGBTQ+ individuals seek therapy at 50% rate vs 20% general population in U.S. 2023

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Average therapy session length is 50 minutes, with U.S. clients averaging 8.4 sessions per year in 2023

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42% of Gen Z (ages 18-25) in U.S. accessed therapy in 2023, highest of any group

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Hispanic Americans utilize therapy at 15% rate vs 25% non-Hispanic whites in 2023 U.S.

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33% of U.S. college students received counseling in 2023 academic year

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Rural U.S. residents access therapy 30% less than urban, with only 12% usage in 2023

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56% of U.S. therapy clients pay out-of-pocket, averaging $120 per session in 2023

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Black Americans seek therapy at 13% rate, citing stigma as barrier in 2023 survey

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Average wait time for therapy in U.S. urban areas is 3.5 weeks in 2023

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25% of U.S. seniors over 65 used therapy in 2023, up from 18% pre-pandemic

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Corporate employees using EAP therapy: 8% of workforce or 12 million in U.S. 2023

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19% of U.S. veterans accessed VA therapy in 2023, totaling 1.4 million

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Autism spectrum clients in therapy: 1 in 36 U.S. children or 2.8% in 2023

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40% of U.S. therapy clients drop out after first month in 2023 studies

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Online therapy users grew to 40% of total clients in U.S. 2023

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Men aged 18-24 have lowest therapy usage at 11% in U.S. 2023

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ADHD therapy clients: 6.5 million U.S. children in 2023

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Depression therapy seekers: 17.3 million U.S. adults annually in 2023

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Anxiety disorder therapy usage: 8% of U.S. population or 20 million in 2023

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PTSD therapy clients: 5% of U.S. adults or 12.8 million in 2023

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In 2023, the U.S. therapy industry generated $15.8 billion in revenue from outpatient mental health services

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The global mental health apps market was valued at $5.2 billion in 2022 and projected to reach $17.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 16.5%

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Therapy session reimbursements under Medicare increased by 12% from 2020 to 2023, totaling $2.1 billion annually

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The U.S. counseling services market size reached $14.9 billion in 2023, growing 4.2% year-over-year

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Online therapy platforms saw a 28% revenue surge to $4.7 billion globally in 2023 due to telehealth adoption

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The psychotherapy market in Europe was valued at €12.3 billion in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 5.1% through 2028

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U.S. private practice therapists earned an average of $98,500 annually in 2023, contributing to a $10.2 billion sector

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Corporate wellness therapy programs expenditure hit $8.5 billion in the U.S. in 2023, up 15% from 2022

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The child therapy segment of the market grew to $3.4 billion in 2023, driven by post-pandemic demand

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Insurance claims for therapy services in the U.S. rose 22% to 45 million in 2023, valued at $11.6 billion

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Group therapy market revenue reached $2.9 billion globally in 2023, with 7.3% CAGR projected

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Teletherapy revenue in Asia-Pacific hit $1.8 billion in 2023, growing at 25% CAGR

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Addiction therapy services generated $4.2 billion in U.S. revenue in 2023

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The holistic therapy market worldwide was $7.4 billion in 2023, with 8.9% growth forecast

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U.S. school-based therapy funding totaled $1.9 billion in FY2023

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Veteran therapy programs under VA cost $9.1 billion in 2023

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LGBTQ+ focused therapy market reached $1.2 billion in U.S. 2023 revenue

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Art therapy industry revenue grew to $850 million globally in 2023

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Sports psychology services generated $1.5 billion worldwide in 2023

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Elderly therapy market in U.S. was $2.3 billion in 2023

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Workplace EAP therapy spending hit $5.6 billion in U.S. 2023

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Autism therapy services revenue reached $3.8 billion in 2023 U.S.

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The equine therapy market was valued at $680 million globally in 2023

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U.S. forensic psychology services revenue totaled $1.1 billion in 2023

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Music therapy industry grew to $1.4 billion worldwide in 2023

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The U.S. hypnotherapy market size was $1.7 billion in 2023 revenue

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Global pet therapy services market hit $900 million in 2023

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Trauma therapy segment revenue was $4.5 billion in U.S. 2023

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Dance/movement therapy market reached $520 million globally in 2023

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The U.S. marriage and family therapy industry revenue was $6.7 billion in 2023, category: Market Size and Revenue

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CBT remission rates average 50-60% after 12-16 sessions per meta-analysis 2023

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Therapy reduces depression symptoms by 53% on average vs 30% waitlist controls, 2023 studies

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Long-term therapy retention linked to 70% lower relapse rates in anxiety disorders 2023 data

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Group CBT efficacy: 40% symptom reduction in social anxiety after 12 weeks, 2023 RCT

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Teletherapy as effective as in-person with 78% equivalence in outcomes 2023 meta-analysis

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EMDR achieves 80% PTSD remission in single-trauma cases after 6 sessions 2023 review

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Mindfulness therapy cuts chronic pain by 35% and improves mood 44% in 2023 trials

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DBT reduces self-harm by 50% in borderline patients over 1 year 2023 longitudinal study

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Couples therapy improves relationship satisfaction by 69% post-treatment 2023 meta-analysis

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Art therapy lowers cortisol 25% in stress patients, equivalent to meds 2023 study

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ACT boosts quality of life scores by 28% in chronic illness patients 2023 RCT

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Play therapy improves child behavior 60% in externalizing disorders 2023 review

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Music therapy reduces dementia agitation by 40% daily in nursing homes 2023 trial

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Equine therapy decreases ADHD symptoms 32% in children after 12 weeks 2023 study

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Schema therapy remission 66% for personality disorders vs 40% other therapies 2023

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Neurofeedback improves ADHD attention 45% sustained 6 months post 2023 meta-analysis

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Family therapy cuts youth suicide risk 25% in high-risk families 2023 cohort

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Somatic therapy resolves 70% of trauma symptoms faster than talk therapy 2023 comparison

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Biofeedback lowers hypertension 15 mmHg systolic in 8 weeks 2023 trials

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Narrative therapy empowers 55% cultural trauma recovery in minorities 2023 qualitative

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Integrated therapy+meds achieves 75% schizophrenia relapse prevention 2023 long-term

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VR therapy phobia extinction 90% success in 4 sessions 2023 tech review

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Hypnotherapy smoking cessation 29% at 6 months vs 18% placebo 2023 RCT

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Pet therapy reduces hospital anxiety 34% in pediatric patients 2023 study

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Dance therapy improves Parkinson's motor scores 22% weekly 2023 intervention

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Overall therapy ROI: $4 saved in healthcare per $1 spent 2023 economic analysis

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85% of treated OCD patients achieve significant symptom reduction via ERP 2023 guidelines

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Long-term psychoanalysis 44% better outcomes than short-term at 5 years 2023 study

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There were 192,000 licensed clinical psychologists in the U.S. as of 2023

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Marriage and family therapists numbered 55,000 in the U.S. in 2023, with 12% employment growth since 2018

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U.S. mental health counselors totaled 148,000 in 2023, earning median $49,710 annually

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45% of U.S. psychologists were in private practice in 2023, totaling about 86,000 practitioners

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Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) reached 140,000 in the U.S. by 2023

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Psychiatric nurse practitioners providing therapy numbered 28,000 in U.S. 2023

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School psychologists totaled 64,000 in U.S. public schools in 2023

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Social workers in mental health roles: 120,000 full-time equivalents in U.S. 2023

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32% of therapists in U.S. offer telehealth exclusively as of 2023, affecting 62,000 practitioners

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Average age of U.S. therapists is 48 years in 2023, with 25% over 60

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78% of U.S. psychologists hold a doctoral degree in 2023

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Clinical social workers providing therapy: 195,000 licensed in U.S. 2023

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Occupational therapists in mental health: 15,000 specialized in U.S. 2023

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U.S. art therapists numbered 5,200 certified in 2023

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Dance/movement therapists: 1,300 BC-DMT certified in U.S. 2023

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Music therapists: 9,000 certified MT-BC in U.S. 2023

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22% of U.S. therapists identify as multicultural in 2023, totaling 42,000 practitioners

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Female therapists comprise 74% of the U.S. workforce in 2023

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Rural U.S. therapist shortage affects 60 million people, with only 1 therapist per 1,000 residents in 2023

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U.S. hypnotherapists estimated at 12,000 practicing in 2023

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Equine-assisted therapists: 4,500 certified in U.S. 2023

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41% of U.S. therapists saw caseloads increase by 20% or more in 2023 post-pandemic

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Global therapist density is 1 per 2,000 people on average in 2023

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U.S. child psychologists numbered 18,000 in 2023

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Addiction counselors: 130,000 certified in U.S. 2023

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CBT remains the most prescribed therapy modality at 45% of sessions in U.S. 2023

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Teletherapy adoption reached 76% of U.S. therapists in 2023, up from 20% pre-2020

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Mindfulness-based therapies grew 35% in usage from 2020-2023 globally

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EMDR therapy for trauma used by 28% of U.S. therapists in 2023 cases

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Psychedelic-assisted therapy trials increased 150% since 2020, with 12 FDA approvals pending in 2023

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Group therapy participation rose 22% post-pandemic in U.S. 2023

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AI-integrated therapy tools used by 15% of practitioners in 2023

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DBT for borderline personality disorder applied in 40% more clinics since 2021, U.S. 2023

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Art therapy sessions increased 18% for children in U.S. schools 2023

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Couples therapy via apps surged 40% in 2023 globally

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Somatic experiencing therapy practitioners grew 25% to 2,500 certified in 2023

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Ketamine infusion therapy clinics numbered 500 in U.S. by 2023, up 300%

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Virtual reality exposure therapy used in 10% of anxiety treatments U.S. 2023

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Holistic/integrative therapy adopted by 32% of U.S. clients in 2023

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Equine therapy programs expanded to 400 U.S. centers in 2023

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Music therapy integrated into 60% of U.S. hospitals by 2023

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) usage up 29% in corporate wellness 2023

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Neurofeedback therapy devices sold 50,000 units globally in 2023

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Family systems therapy prescribed 15% more for addiction cases U.S. 2023

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Biofeedback used in 12% of stress management therapies 2023

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Play therapy for kids standardized in 75% of child clinics U.S. 2023

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Schema therapy training completed by 8,000 therapists worldwide in 2023

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65% of U.S. depression treatments combine CBT with medication in 2023

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Narrative therapy gained 20% adoption for PTSD veterans 2023

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Online group therapy platforms hosted 2 million sessions monthly U.S. 2023

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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By 2025, the therapy industry is seeing demand and spending patterns that look very different from what many people expect, with sharper shifts across sessions, pricing, and access. That tension between how therapy is delivered and how often it is actually used is where the most telling statistics are hiding. Let’s unpack the key figures and what they suggest about where the market is headed next.

Client Demographics and Usage

128.5 million U.S. adults received mental health treatment in 2022, including 19.4 million therapy sessions

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221% of U.S. adults (52.9 million) experienced mental illness in 2023, with 37% seeking therapy

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3Women are 2x more likely than men to receive therapy, with 26% vs 13% usage in U.S. 2023

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415% of U.S. children aged 6-17 received therapy in 2023, totaling 7.7 million kids

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5LGBTQ+ individuals seek therapy at 50% rate vs 20% general population in U.S. 2023

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6Average therapy session length is 50 minutes, with U.S. clients averaging 8.4 sessions per year in 2023

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742% of Gen Z (ages 18-25) in U.S. accessed therapy in 2023, highest of any group

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8Hispanic Americans utilize therapy at 15% rate vs 25% non-Hispanic whites in 2023 U.S.

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933% of U.S. college students received counseling in 2023 academic year

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10Rural U.S. residents access therapy 30% less than urban, with only 12% usage in 2023

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1156% of U.S. therapy clients pay out-of-pocket, averaging $120 per session in 2023

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12Black Americans seek therapy at 13% rate, citing stigma as barrier in 2023 survey

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13Average wait time for therapy in U.S. urban areas is 3.5 weeks in 2023

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1425% of U.S. seniors over 65 used therapy in 2023, up from 18% pre-pandemic

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15Corporate employees using EAP therapy: 8% of workforce or 12 million in U.S. 2023

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1619% of U.S. veterans accessed VA therapy in 2023, totaling 1.4 million

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17Autism spectrum clients in therapy: 1 in 36 U.S. children or 2.8% in 2023

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1840% of U.S. therapy clients drop out after first month in 2023 studies

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19Online therapy users grew to 40% of total clients in U.S. 2023

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20Men aged 18-24 have lowest therapy usage at 11% in U.S. 2023

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21ADHD therapy clients: 6.5 million U.S. children in 2023

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22Depression therapy seekers: 17.3 million U.S. adults annually in 2023

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23Anxiety disorder therapy usage: 8% of U.S. population or 20 million in 2023

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24PTSD therapy clients: 5% of U.S. adults or 12.8 million in 2023

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Client Demographics and Usage Interpretation

While it’s encouraging that millions are finally seeking help, the therapy industry’s statistics paint a starkly human portrait: we’re collectively whispering “I’m not okay” at record volumes, yet the chorus is still drowned out by barriers of stigma, geography, and cost that reveal who is heard and who is left waiting.

Market Size and Revenue

1In 2023, the U.S. therapy industry generated $15.8 billion in revenue from outpatient mental health services

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2The global mental health apps market was valued at $5.2 billion in 2022 and projected to reach $17.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 16.5%

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3Therapy session reimbursements under Medicare increased by 12% from 2020 to 2023, totaling $2.1 billion annually

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4The U.S. counseling services market size reached $14.9 billion in 2023, growing 4.2% year-over-year

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5Online therapy platforms saw a 28% revenue surge to $4.7 billion globally in 2023 due to telehealth adoption

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6The psychotherapy market in Europe was valued at €12.3 billion in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 5.1% through 2028

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7U.S. private practice therapists earned an average of $98,500 annually in 2023, contributing to a $10.2 billion sector

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8Corporate wellness therapy programs expenditure hit $8.5 billion in the U.S. in 2023, up 15% from 2022

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9The child therapy segment of the market grew to $3.4 billion in 2023, driven by post-pandemic demand

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10Insurance claims for therapy services in the U.S. rose 22% to 45 million in 2023, valued at $11.6 billion

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11Group therapy market revenue reached $2.9 billion globally in 2023, with 7.3% CAGR projected

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12Teletherapy revenue in Asia-Pacific hit $1.8 billion in 2023, growing at 25% CAGR

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13Addiction therapy services generated $4.2 billion in U.S. revenue in 2023

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14The holistic therapy market worldwide was $7.4 billion in 2023, with 8.9% growth forecast

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15U.S. school-based therapy funding totaled $1.9 billion in FY2023

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16Veteran therapy programs under VA cost $9.1 billion in 2023

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17LGBTQ+ focused therapy market reached $1.2 billion in U.S. 2023 revenue

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18Art therapy industry revenue grew to $850 million globally in 2023

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19Sports psychology services generated $1.5 billion worldwide in 2023

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20Elderly therapy market in U.S. was $2.3 billion in 2023

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21Workplace EAP therapy spending hit $5.6 billion in U.S. 2023

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22Autism therapy services revenue reached $3.8 billion in 2023 U.S.

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23The equine therapy market was valued at $680 million globally in 2023

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24U.S. forensic psychology services revenue totaled $1.1 billion in 2023

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25Music therapy industry grew to $1.4 billion worldwide in 2023

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26The U.S. hypnotherapy market size was $1.7 billion in 2023 revenue

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27Global pet therapy services market hit $900 million in 2023

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28Trauma therapy segment revenue was $4.5 billion in U.S. 2023

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29Dance/movement therapy market reached $520 million globally in 2023

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Market Size and Revenue Interpretation

Apparently, our collective existential dread has been repackaged as a thriving, multi-billion-dollar industry where even our coping mechanisms now have quarterly growth projections.

Market Size and Revenue, source url: https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-size/marriage-counseling-centers/

1The U.S. marriage and family therapy industry revenue was $6.7 billion in 2023, category: Market Size and Revenue

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Market Size and Revenue, source url: https://www.ibisworld.com/united-states/market-size/marriage-counseling-centers/ Interpretation

Apparently, relationship problems are now a $6.7 billion a year growth industry, proving that emotional labor is more valuable than ever, especially when you bill by the hour.

Mental Health Outcomes and Efficacy

1CBT remission rates average 50-60% after 12-16 sessions per meta-analysis 2023

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2Therapy reduces depression symptoms by 53% on average vs 30% waitlist controls, 2023 studies

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3Long-term therapy retention linked to 70% lower relapse rates in anxiety disorders 2023 data

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4Group CBT efficacy: 40% symptom reduction in social anxiety after 12 weeks, 2023 RCT

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5Teletherapy as effective as in-person with 78% equivalence in outcomes 2023 meta-analysis

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6EMDR achieves 80% PTSD remission in single-trauma cases after 6 sessions 2023 review

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7Mindfulness therapy cuts chronic pain by 35% and improves mood 44% in 2023 trials

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8DBT reduces self-harm by 50% in borderline patients over 1 year 2023 longitudinal study

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9Couples therapy improves relationship satisfaction by 69% post-treatment 2023 meta-analysis

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10Art therapy lowers cortisol 25% in stress patients, equivalent to meds 2023 study

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11ACT boosts quality of life scores by 28% in chronic illness patients 2023 RCT

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12Play therapy improves child behavior 60% in externalizing disorders 2023 review

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13Music therapy reduces dementia agitation by 40% daily in nursing homes 2023 trial

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14Equine therapy decreases ADHD symptoms 32% in children after 12 weeks 2023 study

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15Schema therapy remission 66% for personality disorders vs 40% other therapies 2023

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16Neurofeedback improves ADHD attention 45% sustained 6 months post 2023 meta-analysis

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17Family therapy cuts youth suicide risk 25% in high-risk families 2023 cohort

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18Somatic therapy resolves 70% of trauma symptoms faster than talk therapy 2023 comparison

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19Biofeedback lowers hypertension 15 mmHg systolic in 8 weeks 2023 trials

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20Narrative therapy empowers 55% cultural trauma recovery in minorities 2023 qualitative

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21Integrated therapy+meds achieves 75% schizophrenia relapse prevention 2023 long-term

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22VR therapy phobia extinction 90% success in 4 sessions 2023 tech review

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23Hypnotherapy smoking cessation 29% at 6 months vs 18% placebo 2023 RCT

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24Pet therapy reduces hospital anxiety 34% in pediatric patients 2023 study

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25Dance therapy improves Parkinson's motor scores 22% weekly 2023 intervention

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26Overall therapy ROI: $4 saved in healthcare per $1 spent 2023 economic analysis

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2785% of treated OCD patients achieve significant symptom reduction via ERP 2023 guidelines

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28Long-term psychoanalysis 44% better outcomes than short-term at 5 years 2023 study

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Mental Health Outcomes and Efficacy Interpretation

The therapy world isn't magic, but the data screams a rather encouraging tune: if you stick with the right approach, be it a horse, a headset, or just some good old-fashioned talking, there's a statistically significant chance you'll feel a whole lot better.

Practitioner Statistics

1There were 192,000 licensed clinical psychologists in the U.S. as of 2023

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2Marriage and family therapists numbered 55,000 in the U.S. in 2023, with 12% employment growth since 2018

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3U.S. mental health counselors totaled 148,000 in 2023, earning median $49,710 annually

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445% of U.S. psychologists were in private practice in 2023, totaling about 86,000 practitioners

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5Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) reached 140,000 in the U.S. by 2023

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6Psychiatric nurse practitioners providing therapy numbered 28,000 in U.S. 2023

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7School psychologists totaled 64,000 in U.S. public schools in 2023

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8Social workers in mental health roles: 120,000 full-time equivalents in U.S. 2023

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932% of therapists in U.S. offer telehealth exclusively as of 2023, affecting 62,000 practitioners

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10Average age of U.S. therapists is 48 years in 2023, with 25% over 60

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1178% of U.S. psychologists hold a doctoral degree in 2023

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12Clinical social workers providing therapy: 195,000 licensed in U.S. 2023

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13Occupational therapists in mental health: 15,000 specialized in U.S. 2023

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14U.S. art therapists numbered 5,200 certified in 2023

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15Dance/movement therapists: 1,300 BC-DMT certified in U.S. 2023

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16Music therapists: 9,000 certified MT-BC in U.S. 2023

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1722% of U.S. therapists identify as multicultural in 2023, totaling 42,000 practitioners

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18Female therapists comprise 74% of the U.S. workforce in 2023

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19Rural U.S. therapist shortage affects 60 million people, with only 1 therapist per 1,000 residents in 2023

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20U.S. hypnotherapists estimated at 12,000 practicing in 2023

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21Equine-assisted therapists: 4,500 certified in U.S. 2023

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2241% of U.S. therapists saw caseloads increase by 20% or more in 2023 post-pandemic

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23Global therapist density is 1 per 2,000 people on average in 2023

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24U.S. child psychologists numbered 18,000 in 2023

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25Addiction counselors: 130,000 certified in U.S. 2023

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Practitioner Statistics Interpretation

While we've assembled a small army of nearly a million therapists in their many forms, from the 195,000 clinical social workers to the 4,500 equine-assisted specialists, it's sobering to realize that, even with this impressive diversity, the system is still stretched so thin that sixty million rural Americans have to make do with a single therapist for every thousand neighbors, proving that for all our talk about mental health, we're still not giving it nearly enough space on the couch.

Therapy Trends and Modalities

1CBT remains the most prescribed therapy modality at 45% of sessions in U.S. 2023

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2Teletherapy adoption reached 76% of U.S. therapists in 2023, up from 20% pre-2020

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3Mindfulness-based therapies grew 35% in usage from 2020-2023 globally

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4EMDR therapy for trauma used by 28% of U.S. therapists in 2023 cases

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5Psychedelic-assisted therapy trials increased 150% since 2020, with 12 FDA approvals pending in 2023

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6Group therapy participation rose 22% post-pandemic in U.S. 2023

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7AI-integrated therapy tools used by 15% of practitioners in 2023

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8DBT for borderline personality disorder applied in 40% more clinics since 2021, U.S. 2023

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9Art therapy sessions increased 18% for children in U.S. schools 2023

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10Couples therapy via apps surged 40% in 2023 globally

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11Somatic experiencing therapy practitioners grew 25% to 2,500 certified in 2023

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12Ketamine infusion therapy clinics numbered 500 in U.S. by 2023, up 300%

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13Virtual reality exposure therapy used in 10% of anxiety treatments U.S. 2023

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14Holistic/integrative therapy adopted by 32% of U.S. clients in 2023

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15Equine therapy programs expanded to 400 U.S. centers in 2023

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16Music therapy integrated into 60% of U.S. hospitals by 2023

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17Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) usage up 29% in corporate wellness 2023

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18Neurofeedback therapy devices sold 50,000 units globally in 2023

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19Family systems therapy prescribed 15% more for addiction cases U.S. 2023

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20Biofeedback used in 12% of stress management therapies 2023

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21Play therapy for kids standardized in 75% of child clinics U.S. 2023

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22Schema therapy training completed by 8,000 therapists worldwide in 2023

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2365% of U.S. depression treatments combine CBT with medication in 2023

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24Narrative therapy gained 20% adoption for PTSD veterans 2023

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25Online group therapy platforms hosted 2 million sessions monthly U.S. 2023

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Therapy Trends and Modalities Interpretation

The therapy industry, in its race to heal a weary world, now resembles a dynamic apothecary where classic cognitive prescriptions are being turbocharged by digital delivery, amplified by ancient mindfulness, and daringly augmented by everything from artificial intelligence and virtual reality to the careful guidance of horses and the cautious promise of psychedelics.

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