Designed for folx who may be experiencing financial hardship. This option ensures that everyone has access to quality therapy, regardless of their current economic status.

Consider this rate if you:

• support children or other dependents whether single or partnered

• can cover some essential expenses but often stress about meeting your needs or don’t have much leftover each month

• struggle with unexpected costs

• have medical expenses that are not regularly covered by health insurance

• are paid at or near minimum wage with limited or no ability to save and rely on community resources for support

• have immigration related expenses

• are entering or returning to the workforce from incarceration and have been denied employment as a result

• experience discrimination by being underemployed or unemployment

• are a descendent from enslaved people or indigenous people.

This rate is for those who can more comfortably afford therapy without causing financial hardship.

Choosing the Sustainable Rate allows me to provide quality care while maintaining the long-term stability of the therapy practice.

Consider this rate if you:

• Earn a steady income with the ability to pay basic needs and some extras like dining out, buying new clothes by carefully budgeting

• are a dual or multiple income household able to cover regular expenses and budget for small luxuries or emergencies.

• struggle to easily pay for larger expenses and need to save up (vacations, home repairs, etc.)

• have income unpredictability due to external circumstances but still able to cover basic needs and pull from a savings to manage instability gaps

This rate reflects the true cost of providing therapy services. It supports the sustainability of the practice while offering you comprehensive care.

Paying this rate helps subsidize lower rates for others who need it. It's a way to contribute to the community and ensure access for everyone.

Consider this rate if you:

• meet all your basic needs and can put money towards savings or retirement regularly

• engage in hobbies, leisure activities, or luxuries without financial worry

• have enough for an emergency fund

• are able to spend extra on vacations or experiences

• own a home and can manage mortgage payments and can make updates every so often with room left in your budget

• own and maintain a reliable car and can afford upgrades every so often without stress

For those who have the ability and desire to contribute more, this rate helps subsidize the reduced rate for others, fostering a community of care and support.

Consider this rate if you:

• do not have dependents

• can afford your monthly student loan payment or have already paid them off

• have flexibility in your job to miss a significant amount of work and can still pay bills for the next month

• do not need to work to meet your needs

• are able to accommodate unexpected travels for emergencies

• can afford high ticket expenses like luxury vacations, spontaneous spending, or significant purchases without compromising savings or future plans

• often contribute to philanthropy or community support