Sliding Scale Pricing
**Please note: sliding scale spots are currently full. You can email me to be added to the waitlist for sliding scale.
Sliding scale spots are limited, and I make intentional choices about how to direct them. Given the significant demand for Black therapists and the structural barriers that shape access to mental health care, I prioritize sliding scale availability for Black clients, Indigenous clients, and other People of the Global Majority.
My sliding scale pricing is based on trust. I do not require proof of your financial situation. However, I ask that you inform me if your financial circumstances change, allowing us to adjust accordingly. I trust you to assess your own financial resources, privilege, and wealth access, using the guideline below.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and are unsure whether sliding scale applies to you, you are welcome to reach out and we can have a conversation.
Sliding Scale Guidelines
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Equity Pricing
Rates:
$60-95 per 75-minute session
Consider Equity Pricing if you:
Frequently struggle to meet basic needs**
Have no or very limited expendable income **
Receive public assistance (income assistance, PPMB, PWD)
Face financial constraints due to debt, low or unstable income
Have no financial safety net — no savings, family support, or access to credit
Face additional financial burdens such as medical expenses, immigration-related costs, or supporting dependents
Have unstable or lower-end housing, or are precariously housed
Do not own a vehicle and struggle to afford transportation
Cannot afford to take time off without financial consequence
Are a person with a disability with medical expenses not covered by insurance
Are an elder with limited financial support
Are a recent immigrant or refugee navigating financial instability
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Supported Pricing
Rates:
$100-165 per 75-minute session
Consider Supported Pricing if you:
Meet basic needs** but carry ongoing or unpredictable financial stress
Have limited expendable income** and little room for unexpected expenses
Have minimal or no savings and no meaningful financial safety net
Are managing significant debt alongside living expenses
Rent modestly and would not describe your housing as comfortable or secure
Do not own a vehicle or own an older vehicle out of necessity
Cannot afford vacations or take time off without financial strain
Are able to afford occasional expendable purchases but budget carefully and consciously
Are an unpaid or underpaid community organizer, activist, or frontline worker
Would experience therapy at full fee as a genuine financial hardship
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Standard Pricing
Rates:
$170-205 per 75-minute session
Consider Standard Pricing if you:
Consistently meet basic needs** without significant financial stress
Are stably employed or have a reliable income source
Have some expendable income** and can make purchases without significant deliberation
Have modest savings or a small financial safety net
Can afford occasional vacations or time off without meaningful financial strain
Own or lease a reliable vehicle
Are choosing to invest in therapy and can do so without it causing financial hardship
Have access to benefits or extended health coverage that offsets some costs
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Full Fee
Rates: $210 per 75-minute session
Consider Full Fee Pricing if you:
Comfortably meet all basic needs**
Own property or can rent higher-end properties without financial burden
Have financial stability (employed or do not need to work to meet your needs, little to no prohibitive debt)
Have expendable income ** and meaningful discretionary spending power
Possess a high degree of earning power due to education, privilege, or other factors (gender, racial privilege, class background, etc.). Even if you are not currently exercising your earning power, I ask you to recognize this as a choice.
Own or lease a reliable or newer vehicle
Have financial savings, investments, retirement accounts, or access to inherited wealth
Can afford to travel recreationally, have an annual vacation or take time off without financial stress
Work part-time by choice
Have access to family money and resources in times of need
Comfortably meet all basic needs and have meaningful discretionary spending power
Paying full fee allows me to prioritize sliding scale spots for those who need them most. Thank you for making this possible.
** 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
Acknowledgements:
This policy is inspired and adapted from Worts and Cunning Apothecary and Decolonizing Therapy. I extend my gratitude for their insights and approach.