Equity Pricing Model

We’d like to introduce our equitable pricing model

Traditional business models as we know them rely on methods that often create financial barriers for many, so this is an effort to center equity in my practice.

The market/median rate in the Boulder/Denver area for therapeutic services is $175 per hour. This “market” rate impacts each person differently and disproportionately marginalizes folks who encounter barriers of racism, sexism, ableism, classism, etc. To address this, I would like to encourage you to use the following self-assessment and scale to support choice in how you engage with your investment for services. Please review the assessment questions and then locate yourself within the scale based on your present moment circumstances. 

We know this is a lot of information all at once and are happy to discuss it in more detail in session if you have any questions. We are very grateful to begin to utilize this model to provide the best care I can to many! 

1. Market Rate- $175. Asking folks to select this rate if they are able to meet their basic needs comfortably along with a few expendable wants with this rate budgeted in.

2. Sustain $125 - $175. This is below market rate for those with limited financial resources. We are hopeful that you will be able to access support without financial strain.

3. Redistribution $180-$250. Those who are able to pay a higher rate without experiencing hardship ensure that those who have fewer resources are able to pay a reduced rate for therapy. 

Please take the brief self-assessment below to help guide your process of locating yourself within the sliding scale.

1. Are you and your family homeowners or landowners

2. Have you attended private education institutions or do you have an advanced degree

3. Are your bills or credit cards on autopay?

4. Have you been able to access and afford healthcare or health insurance with minimal to no difficulty for you or your family members?

5. Do you have zero to no debt and/or do you have disposable income?

6. Do you have a safety net composed of “financially stable” or wealthy family and friends?

7. Do you have U.S. Citizenship?

8. Does your income only support you, and not other loved ones?

9. Have you or do you expect to inherit money or property?

10. Have you (or could you have) attended college and/or graduate school?

Sliding Scale Rates based on your answers to the questions.

If you answered more no than yes → Sustain 

If you answered more yes than no → Market Rate 

If you answered almost all yes → Redistribution 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read through this all. We are here as always and are honored to be on this wild journey of life with you.