Payment & Fees
Philosophy
We are our best selves when we are in relationship with our communities. When only those with access to resources are able to heal, then our healing is only surface level. When a wider range of people have access to healing resources, communities become more interconnected and create stronger networks of mutual care. With this in mind, I offer my services on a sliding scale.
Sliding scales operate on community trust and accountability. Your commitment to choosing a payment amount that honestly reflects your financial ability allows me to offer discounted sessions to those in need, engage in unpaid accessibility and care work, and continue my own education as a healing practitioner so I can offer you care at the highest skill level.
An investment in this work also reflects your own commitment to yourself and your growth. Clients who choose to pay an amount that feels like a commitment but does not cause true hardship are more likely to invest more time and emotional energy into our work together and will see this reflected in their personal growth.
Sliding Scale
$175 / hour
A rate that supports care for others. Consider paying this amount if you own the home you live in, have paid or pay for private education, travel recreationally, have investments, have inherited or plan to inherit wealth, and/or have increased earning privilege due to your race, gender, or education.
$140 / hour
The true cost of a session. Consider paying this amount if doing so would be an investment, but not create hardship for your household. You might choose this rate if you are able to regularly afford rent and groceries and have some expendable income, such as going out to eat or purchasing new clothes.
$100 / hour
This is a discounted rate. Consider paying this amount if doing so would be an investment, but not create hardship for your household. You might choose this rate if you have significant debt, little or no access to savings, and could not otherwise afford a session with me.
FAQ
How can I make a payment on an outstanding balance?
Payments can be made by credit card each month by logging in to your SimplePractice Client Portal, or clicking the link to the right. I am also able to help set you up to make automatic monthly payments so you never have to think about it.
Do you accept insurance?
I am currently accepting private pay clients only, but I will soon be accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield and Vermont’s Medicaid programs, Green Mountain Care and Dr. Dynasaur. Please check back here for updates.
What if I can't afford the low end of your sliding scale?
Please contact me if you would like to discuss a deeply discounted rate. I also recommend checking out Open Path Psychotherapy Collective for affordable therapy.
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