fees and consultation

I have a sliding scale ranging from $75 to $200 per individual session, and $150 to $350 for relational therapy sessions with two or more people. These are for 50 minute sessions. Longer sessions are pro-rated.

I use a sliding scale because I believe healthcare is a human right and mental health counseling should be accessible to all, even as we live under grossly dehumanizing systems of capitalism, racism, classism, ableism, sexism, and gender oppression. At the same time, lower fee spots are limited because the costs to maintain a therapy practice are high (liability insurance, professional dues, taxes, personal health insurance, etc.) and I believe mental health workers should make a living wage.

To learn more about the sliding scale and what fee is right for you, please review the chart below as a guide (based on individual 50 minute sessions) along with a living wage calculator and/or reach out to me to discuss what options would work for you. (And for more info on sliding scales, check out this beautiful and in-depth offering from Alexis Cunningfolk: “The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice.”) If you’re able to pay the full fee, please do so—that enables me to offer more low fee spots for those who need them.

Fees are due at the time of the session. If your health insurance accepts out-of-network providers, then these services would be covered and I can provide you with monthly statements for reimbursement.

Lastly, it’s crucial you find a therapist whose style, worldview, and energy resonates with you! I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation so we can learn more about each other. If it’s a good fit, we’ll schedule our first session, and if not, I’ll do my best to share resources that are helpful to you.

$50-100

$100-150

$150-200

Employment and income

I am unemployed or underemployed.

I make a living wage, or am unemployed with savings or unemployment insurance.

I am employed and recieve an income at or above a living wage, or I do not need to work to meet my needs.

Basic needs

I frequently experience stress about meeting basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare, childcare) and I am not always able to meet them.

I may stress sometimes about basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare, childcare) but still generally meet them.

I’m regularly able to meet my basic needs (food, housing, transportation, healthcare, childcare).

Assets

My housing is unstable or it is difficult to pay rent. I have inconsistent access to a car and/or difficulties paying for gas.

I am consistently able to pay my rent. I may own or lease a car.

I own a car, or own/rent a higher end property. I may have investments, a retirement plan, and/or inherited money.

Family

My family has few or no assets, I have no access to family, I support my family with money, and/or I have dependents (children or family members I provide for).

My family has some assets, they are sometimes able to help me in times of need, and/or I have dependents and am able to provide for their basic needs.

I have access to family assets or resources (home, car, money and/or investments). I have no dependents or am consistently comfortable providing for them.

Education and debt

I didn’t or won't go to college or was/am the first in my family to do so. I have significant student and/or credit card debt.

I attend or am planning to attend college. I may have some debt but am comfortably able to meet my basic needs.

I attend or will attend college and there won't be debt, or that debt does not interfere with meeting my basic needs.