SESSION FEES

I am in-network with Cigna and Highmark/ BCBS (not to be confused with Independence or IBX/ Blue Cross). For out of network coverage, you would be responsible for the full fee and I can provide monthly superbills so you can seek partial reimbursement from your insurance at the end of each month. Please include this information when scheduling an appointment.

I take pride in keeping a lower caseload (20 and below a week) to allow me to have the mental energy to provide quality and empathic care to my clients. I have set-up an equitable system of paying for sessions that is based on your income and access to wealth, including family wealth and assets. This system is mostly based on the Green Bottle Method by Alexis Cunningfolk and Sliding Scale Fee Guidance by Hadassah Damien and helps to sustain my practice while being able to provide quality low cost or probono sessions for folx with multiple marginalized identities. Below is the full fee schedule, followed by descriptors for sliding scales if you wish to pay it forward (sponsor a low fee therapy) or if you need a reduced therapy fee.

Initial consult (1hr) $200; session (45-50min) $185- full rates

SLIDING SCALE (SEE BELOW) $50-$220+

immigration/ court evaluations $200/ per hour (3 hr minimum)-

inquire about pro bono evaluations

SLIDING SCALE DESCRIPTORS

Please find the category that best fits your situation

* Basic Needs include food, housing, healthcare, 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.

TIER 1- $220+ PAY IT FORWARD

You are able to pay full price, you are part of a privileged group or have access to wealth and would like to support someone in a marginalized community to access therapy.

My family has many assets, investments– I have access and gave it away, someone else paid or pays my rent/ mortgage

I live partially, mostly, or all off unearned / gifted income

I choose to work full-time, part-time or for less pay since I need less money/ have external support

I have high earning power (even if I’m not exercising it today)

I have a degree(s) without having had loans

TIER 2- $180 FINANCIALLY COMFORTABLE (FULL PRICE)

Pick this price if seeking insurance reimbursement for out-of-network benefits

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 full-time

I have access to healthcare

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

My race, ethnicity, skin color or gender don't impact my income

TIER 3- $90- $110- $140 NEED A LITTLE SUPPORT

 Pick $90 if some items from tier 4 apply, or $140 if some items for tier 1 apply)

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/ lease a car or have that option, financially

I am employed full-time

I have access to obtain healthcare

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

I have non-optional healthcare costs to cover

I have student loans and I was among the first in my family to go to college

I support others besides myself on my income

I help support my family with my income

TIER 4- $50- $60-$70- $80 MULTIPLE MARGINALIZED IDENTITIES AND NEED SUPPORT

Low cost spots are limited, please inquire if a low fee or pro bono spot is available

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 not able to work or underemployed

I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & healthcare

I'm sick or disabled and that impacts my ability to work / earn money

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

Currently accruing survival credit card debt

I hold multiple marginalized identities that impact my earning power