sliding scale
is a tiered pricing structure that acknowledges the economic disparities in our world and attempts to accommodate those experiencing greater financial instability with reduced rates. The goal is not discounts, but to allow those with more access to wealth to help cover the costs of care for those with less.
My full scale is $60 - 180 per single session. I aim to offer a model that is sustainable for my schedule and reflects the knowledge, skill, experience, and care that goes into my work. I understand that the low end might still not be affordable for some, and can often provide referrals and resources in such cases.
The two tiers below provide general guidelines to consider when determining a rate that reflects your current financial means and relative degree of access to wealth. It is likely that different parts of your experience will land in each category. I welcome you to share as much or as little as you care to regarding your specific situation with me, and trust you to request the rate that works for your needs, no questions asked.
The higher end of the scale ($120 - 180) is intended for those who may:
have income that supports only themselves or few dependents.
have access to savings, investments, retirement accounts, (expected) inheritance, and/or non-burdensome debts.
have family, loved ones, and/or institutions sharing access to wealth and resources in times of need and otherwise.
have a relatively higher degree of earning power and occupational access related to privileged positions including class background, race, gender, sexuality, age, education, ability, citizenship, etc.
have access to basic luxuries, recreation, leisure, travel, higher education, and/or home ownership.
have health insurance and potential out-of-network mental health benefits that might include meeting a high deductible, making high co-payments, and/or receiving partial reimbursement.
enjoy the means to subsidize therapy for others by paying closer to or at the standard rate.
The lower end of the scale ($60 - 120) is intended for those who may:
have income that independently supports multiple people besides themselves.
have burdensome debts, little to no income, savings, investments, and/or access to shared wealth.
have family or loved ones with little to no access to wealth and resources in times of need.
have a relatively lower degree of earning power and occupational access related to marginalized positions including class background, race, gender, sexuality, age, education, disability, immigration status, language, sex work, criminalization and/or incarceration history, etc.
have burdensome expenses related to exploitative and abandoning systems, i.e. medical/health and care accommodations, unstable housing, forced migration, contact with the legal system, etc.
are uninsured or have limited health insurance coverage and no out-of-network mental health benefits.
contribute potential earning time to unpaid care work, mutual aid, or community organizing.
