Stillwell Journal

How much does a therapy office cost in Brooklyn?

By Diana, founder of Stillwell · Updated October 31, 2026

If you're a Brooklyn therapist going back to in-person sessions, the first question is cost. Here's what the options look like in 2026, based on Park Slope listings and shared-suite rates we reviewed this fall.

1. Lease your own office

Commercial office space in and around Park Slope listed between about $35 and $80 per square foot per year in October 2026. A small 1,000 sq ft suite lands around $3,000 to $6,700 a month before build-out, furniture and utilities.

• Pros: your own space, your own schedule.
• Cons: 5 to 10 year leases, a personal guarantee, soundproofing and build-out costs, and empty hours you still pay for.

2. Sublet a room from another practice

Full-time therapy rooms in shared suites typically run $1,350 to $1,800 a month, and day rates around $135 to $150. It's simpler than a lease, but you often share with whoever happens to be there, and soundproofing varies.

3. Rent by the hour

Hourly rooms in New York commonly cost $25 to $45 an hour. Great for a few sessions a week, but it gets expensive past 10 hours, and you may not get the same room or time.

4. A weekly block in a shared space

Memberships like Stillwell's give you a guaranteed weekly block in a soundproofed room, plus a lounge and community, at a fixed monthly price.

Hours you see clients each week	Hourly at $30	Stillwell block (founding)
5 hours (½ day)	~$650/mo	$325/mo
10 hours (1 day)	~$1,300/mo	$575/mo
20 hours (2 days)	~$2,600/mo	$1,100/mo

Monthly hourly costs assume about 4.33 weeks a month. Founding rates are locked for 12 months.

How to choose

• Under 5 hours a week: hourly is fine.
• 5 to 20 hours a week: a weekly block usually costs less and guarantees your time.
• 30+ hours and a stable caseload: a lease can make sense, if you're ready for the commitment.

Most clinicians on our waitlist plan 6 to 10 in-person hours a week, which is exactly where a weekly block saves the most.