Fees for Therapy Services

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I understand investing in any form of care or wellbeing maintenance can be a financial commitment. My fee may seem high for what folks imagine for this type of care. The cost reflects a variety of circumstances including my formal education, state licensing board fees, specialized training, continuing education and resources, other business, and cost of living. Additionally, those who can afford my full fee are directly supporting others with limited resources who are able to access one of my sliding scale spots.

  • Individual therapy: $185 per 50min session

    • Teens, Young Adults, Adults, and Elders

    Dyadic (groups of 2-Person) Therapy: $225 per 50min session (75min session options available)

    • Partners, Parent/Child, Siblings, Friends

    Multi (3+ groups) System Therapy: $225 per 50min session (75min session options available)

    • triads, families, poly pods

  • Standard therapy sessions are 50 minutes in length. Longer sessions (75 - 90min) are available upon request, given if it is clinical appropriate for treatment, and will be billed at a pro-rated rate based on your standard hourly fee.

    Extended sessions may be appropriate for relational work, intensive processing, or when additional space is clinically beneficial.

Accessibility to care is an important part of this work and a deep value to me. I offer limited sliding scale options for those who are unable to meet my full fee and whose income falls below or minimally meets their cost of living. Sliding Scale is a pay-structure in which clients pay a fee sustainable for them on a scale determined by a practice or agency.

Clients who are financially resourced and able to pay my full fee make it possible for me to work with folks who have less access to support due to systemic barriers. This pay-structure creates a financial balance within the practice that supports my ability to work with clients of varying economic backgrounds. Priority for sliding scale is given to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals across the intersections of identity.

To learn more and to find your place on a sliding scale, please check out this resource by Alexis J. Cunningfolk.

Sliding Scale for Individual Sessions: $130 - $185 per 50min session

Sliding Scale for Dyadic/Multi-System Sessions: $175 - $225 per 50min session

*In cases when there is a Third-Party Payer for treatment services

Fee for services is based on the income of the payer, not the client.

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Sliding Scale for QT / BIPOC Clients & California Transitional-Aged Youth (18 - 22yrs old)

I understand the systemic and financial barriers many QT/BIPOC and TAY individuals face in accessing mental health care. To increase access, I offer a sliding scale for clients whose income falls below or minimally meets their cost of living but who want to engage in therapy services. This ensures therapy remains affordable for those who may otherwise face financial barriers, and helps Good Light Therapy sustain a high-quality, affirming private practice to continue to help others. All other clients are encouraged to use the standard sliding scale.

Economic Accessibility: Sliding Scale*

    • Sliding Scale for Individual Sessions: starting at $115 per 50min session

    • Sliding Scale for Dyadic/Multi-System Sessions: starting at $160 per 50min session

  • Sliding Scale for Individual Sessions: $75 - $95 per 50min session

    Sliding Scale for Individual Sessions for QT / BIPOC TAY: $65 - $85 per 50min session

    *I do not provide Dyadic/Multi-System Sessions at this fee-level