Sliding Scale Self-Assessment
Our goal is to provide ethical, trauma-informed care while also making therapy more accessible. The sliding scale below is meant to be a tool for reflection, not a test. You know your life and your needs best. Please choose the tier that most closely reflects your current circumstances.
Standard Full Rates:
Couples: $250/session
Individuals: $150/session
Sliding Scale Tiers:
๐ชด Tier 1 โ Sustaining Rate
Advanced Clinicians: Couples: $250 | Individuals: $150
Clinicians In Supervision: Couples: $210 | Individuals: $125
This rate reflects the full cost of therapy and sustains our practice, allowing us to pay staff equitably and offer lower-cost options to others.
You may fall into this tier if you:
Have a stable income that meets all your needs and allows for savings, travel, and leisure.
Own a home or property or have access to generational wealth.
Hold a high-earning position or dual-income household with little debt.
Have access to extensive financial support in emergencies.
๐พ Tier 2 โ Middle Rate
Advanced Clinicians: Couples: $200 | Individuals: $125
Clinicians In Supervision: Couples: $160 | Individuals: $100
This rate helps cover most operational costs and allows us to stretch our services more widely.
You may fall into this tier if you:
Can meet your basic needs (housing, food, healthcare) without significant stress.
Have some expendable income for occasional dining out, subscriptions, or travel.
Have moderate student debt, childcare expenses, or medical costs that affect your budget.
Are self-employed, freelancing, or in a field with variable income but relative stability.
๐ฟ Tier 3 โ Supported Rate
Advanced Clinicians: Couples: $175 | Individuals: $100
Clinicians In Supervision: Couples: $135 | Individuals: $75
This rate is reserved for those who would not be able to access therapy without financial accommodation.
You may fall into this tier if you:
Often worry about meeting basic needs like rent, food, or utilities.
Work in underpaid or unstable jobs, or are unemployed without reliable support.
Have significant debt, caregiving responsibilities, or out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
Are part of a historically marginalized community with limited generational wealth or systemic barriers to economic access.
๐ Reflection Questions to Help You Choose a Tier:
Do I regularly worry about affording food, housing, or medical care?
Do I have access to assets, savings, or family financial support if needed?
Is my income steady, or does it fluctuate in ways that cause stress or uncertainty?
Do I have significant debt from school, medical costs, or other life expenses?
Do I financially support dependents, including children, elders, or others?
Am I navigating financial hardship due to systemic injustice (e.g., racism, ableism, transphobia)?
Am I in a position to pay full rate and, in doing so, help subsidize care for others in my community?
We trust you to choose the rate that fits your current reality. If your financial situation changes, you're always welcome to revisit your rate. If youโre unsure or have unique circumstances, weโre happy to talk through it with you.