Pricing & Sliding Scale

 

To make therapy accessible to as many people as possible, I invite you to actively consider your financial contribution with honesty and awareness. It’s natural to focus on what feels scarce, but I encourage you to also recognize the privileges and resources—both big and small—that you may have access to.

Here’s how the sliding scale works:

  1. Reflect on which of the three tiers best aligns with your financial reality.

  2. Choose a specific dollar amount within that tier rather than just selecting the tier.

  3. Share your chosen amount with me.

That’s it! I understand this process may feel unfamiliar, but my hope is that it fosters a thoughtful and empowering approach to financial accessibility. If you believe you fall into the lowest tier but are struggling with the suggested rates, please reach out—I’m happy to explore options with you.

  • Tier One

    I frequently stress about meeting basic needs and don’t always achieve them.

    I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs.

    I rent lower-end properties.

    I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas.

    I have little or no access to savings.

    I have little or no expendable income.

    I cannot afford regular vacations or my job doesn’t provide PTO as a benefit.

    Some scholarships are available at this level — please let me know if you are interested.

    $90 - $120 / session

  • Tier Two

    I may stress about meeting my basic needs but I still regularly achieve them.

    I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of my basic needs.

    I own or lease a car.

    I have access to health care.

    I might have access to financial savings or retirement savings.

    I have some expendable income.

    I am able to buy some new items and thrift others.

    I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden.

    My family has some generational wealth that I have in the past, currently, or will in the future benefit from.

    $120 - $150 / session

  • Tier Three

    I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic needs.

    I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs.

    I own my home or rent a higher-end property.

    I own or lease a car.

    I am stably employed or do not need to work to meet my needs.

    I have regular access to health care.

    I have access to financial and retirement savings.

    I have an expendable income.

    I can always buy new items.

    I can afford an annual vacation or take time off.

    $150 - $180 / session

  • Expendable income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, and similar items each month.

  • Basic needs include food, housing, and transportation.

This scale is based off the The Green Bottle designed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk of www.wortsandcunning.com.

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Relationship - $175

I do select work with couples, partnerships, and polycules. At this time, relationship sessions are not available on a sliding scale. I prioritize working with queer, kinky, and/or non-monogamous relationships. Grief can be one of the issues you’re working on together, but is not required. Experience the ease of working with someone you don’t have to explain non-monogamy 101 to!

Other options

I know that even my reduced rates may still be out of reach for some—and that’s not a reflection of your worth or commitment to healing.

I warmly recommend exploring Open Path Collective, which connects individuals with therapists offering affordable sessions (typically $40–70). You might also consider community-based mental health centers, local training clinics where graduate-level therapists provide low-cost care under supervision, or peer support collectives that offer non-clinical emotional support on a donation basis.

Your mental health matters, and support should never be a luxury. If you're not sure where to begin, feel free to reach out—I’m happy to point you toward options that better fit your needs.