Clear rates. Zero surprises.

Investing in therapy is a big deal. I keep everything regarding fees and billing completely transparent so you can make informed, empowered choices about your care.

Access to care is a fundamental equity issue.

I use an equitable sliding scale model inspired by Alexis J. Cares' Green Bottle Method. To support financial accessibility while keeping my practice sustainable, I do keep a limited number of slots in Tier 2 and Tier 3.

This self-assessment framework invites you to reflect on your financial privilege, systemic barriers, and access to resources to select the rate that makes sense for you.

Rates

Learn more about how this structure helps our community

How to Find Your Tier

Read through the descriptions below to see where you naturally land. I will never ask for proof of income or demand financial justification. I trust your self-assessment.

*Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation.

** 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, books, and similar items each month, etc.

-Regular full rate is $200, based on professional experience and current market rates-

Tier 1: $150-$200

  • 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 property OR I rent a higher-end property

  • I own or lease a car

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

  • I have regular access to health care

  • I have access to financial savings

  • I have an expendable** income

  • I can always buy new items

  • I can afford an annual vacation or take time off

Tier 2: $100-$145

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

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

  • I own or lease a car

  • I am employed

  • I have access to health care

  • I might have access to financial savings

  • I have some expendable income

  • I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others

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

Tier 3: $60-$95

  • I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them

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

  • I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing

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

  • I am unemployed or underemployed

  • I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health care

  • I have no access to savings

  • I have no or very limited expendable income

  • I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them

  • I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden