Sliding Scale
I offer low-rate sliding scale therapy at a range of $75-$125 per session depending on client-report.
When inquiring about availability, I reference the “Green Bottle” diagram (see below) for client’s to determine where they may fall within the range of financial accessibility.
I am currently full for sliding scale clients. However, if you are interested, please inquire because this is always subject to change and I have an ongoing waitlist.
Jar 1:
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 or do not need to work to meet my needs
I have regular access to health care
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
This also includes access to generational wealth and familial support
Jar 2:
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 or lease a car
I am employed
I have access to health care
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
Jar 3:
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 unemployed or underemployed
I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health care
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
* Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, 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.
Transparency Note:
My current percentage of clients seen at a low-rate sliding scale: 30%
I have also provided pro-bono therapy for approximately 5 clients over the past 2 years.
Diagram reference from Alexis J. Cunningfolk
“At its best, activism is a form of healing. It is about what we do and how we show up in the world. It is about learning and expressing regard, compassion and love.”
— Resmaa Menakem
Contact Me
Interested in working together? Reach out to schedule a consultation!
elliot@elliothelttherapy.com
(719) 716-8496
Colorado and Virginia
