I use an equity-based sliding fee scale called the “Green Bottle Method”. This structure is designed to work for clients with different financial means and structural privileges. I won’t ask for financial information or justification; I trust that clients will self-select the tier that genuinely fits their life. 

My intention is that this model will move my practice toward greater economic equity, where everyone pays their fair share. Because I am self-sustaining, my tier 3 slots are finite. If you qualify for tier 3, but all slots are currently full, I will be transparent with you and add you to the waitlist. This new model also helps me align my pricing with the industry standards considering my specialties and certifications. 

Full Bottle / Tier 1: This is the range that best depicts therapists being paid in alignment with their training and expertise, when no one is taking a cut from the top and when the practice is built to last. It is for folks who have financial security, the ability to pay without experiencing hardship and have economic power and privilege in our community. Choosing this tier means you are paying your fair share to keep access to therapy accessible for everyone. 

Half Full / Tier 2: This rate covers the exact, core cost of a clinician’s time and labor. If Tier 1 funds the whole ecosystem, Tier 2 pays for your specific seat at the table. It is for folks who meet their basic needs and have a steady income, but live without a safety net or generational wealth. 

Least Full / Tier 3 (limited slots): The economic system we live in is deeply broken and this tier is for folks encountering more systemic barriers. Tier 3 is for those who are unable to access support with most therapists/practitioners due to financial and societal barriers and may, at times, struggle to meet their basic needs.  

Payment Tiers: 

Couples: 

Full Bottle: 80-minute Couples Session - $265

Half Full: 80-minute Couples Session - $245

Least Full: 80-minute Couples Session - $175

Individuals: 

Full Bottle: 50-minute Session - $225 

Half Full: 50-minute Session - $195

Least Full: 50-minute session - $115

Insurance:

Dean:

Covers individual counseling

Does not cover couples counseling