Sliding Scale

The “sliding scale” is a tool that helps make therapy more accessible for those experiencing financial hardship, short or long-term. Folx using the sliding scale pay different rates for the same services based on their differing circumstances.

Sometimes a person’s income is not a great gauge of their financial situation. For example, if your parent is paying all your bills (including therapy), you have more non-income resources and should use a rate higher than your income bracket. 

You can read more about sliding scales and economic justice at http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale

$85,000+ income

Fully able to meet basic needs with excess for savings, vacation, retirement, etc.

Paying this rate might require a sacrifice but not cause hardship. 

This rate supports a thriving wage for the therapist, as well as offering discounted therapy for those who could not otherwise afford it. 

Rate: $155 per 50 minute session, $240 per 90 minute session

$60,000-$85,000 income

Fully able to meet basic needs with some excess for savings, vacation, and/or retirement, etc.

Paying this rate might require a sacrifice but not cause hardship. 

This rate supports a sustainable wage for the therapist.

Rate: $135 per 50 minute session, $215 per 90 minute session

$40,000-$59,000 income

Able to meet basic needs but not much excess for savings, vacation, etc.

Paying this rate might require a sacrifice but not cause hardship. 

*Limited to 3 spots. This rate is currently full.

Rate: $115 per 50 minute session, $180 per 90 minute session

Under $40,000 income

May struggle to meet basic needs.

Paying this rate would require a sacrifice, and paying more might cause hardship. 

*Limited to 2 spots. This rate is currently full.

Rate: $95 per 50 minute session, $150 per 90 minute session

  • Change happens! I plan to check in about the rate every 6 months, but if something changes for you please bring it up.

  • No, and you won’t get worse care if you pay less. The frequency and length of your sessions will have an impact on your care, though.

  • I get it. Therapy isn’t cheap, for clients or for therapists. If you think we’d be a great fit but cost is still a barrier, please reach out so we can talk about potential options. 

    Other resources for low-cost therapy include:

    Open Path Collective (sliding scale $30-80 in the US, licensed therapists)

    Insight Counseling Center (sliding scale $30-140 in TN, student and licensed therapists) 

    Lipscomb Family Therapy Center (sliding scale $10-$50 in Nashville, TN, student therapists)

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