Are you able to write off mental counseling, if you paid out of pocket?

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Fees paid to psychologists, psychiatrists and other mental health counselors are considered medical costs. The portion of medical expenses for you and your dependents that exceed 7.5 percent of your taxable gross income are tax-deductible. You must itemize your deductions and fill out Schedule A to take advantage of this provision in the tax code

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Medical expenses paid out of pocket can be claimed in the Deductions and Credits section. Depending on other deductions, you may or may not be able to itemize on your return.

 See:

• 2021 Publication 502 - Internal Revenue Service for all medical expenses, mileage, medicine, etc that can be claimed.
• How does the Standard Deduction differ from itemizing deductions?