{"id":2259,"date":"2025-08-05T20:31:25","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T23:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diverserootstherapy.com\/index.php\/rates\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T11:49:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T14:49:59","slug":"rates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/diverserootstherapy.com\/index.php\/rates\/","title":{"rendered":"Rates"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sliding Scale<\/b><\/p>\n

Licensed therapists at Diverse Roots (RCTs, RCT-Cs and SWCs) have a sliding scale that ranges from $110-$160 per 50 minute individual<\/i> session ($115-$160 for credit card payments). For licensed therapists who are seeing more than one person as their clients (people who are in a relationship dynamic), the sliding scale ranges from $150-190 per 50 minute relationship\/couples\u2019<\/i> session ($155-$190 for credit card payments). Our therapists see clients in any form of relationship dynamic, including polycules. Clients are invited to pay whatever they can afford along these scales at any given time.<\/p>\n

Student therapists\u2019 sessions are charged at a reduced rate of $80 per 50 minute session.<\/p>\n

Recurring support group sessions are $20 per session but if the cost of the group makes attending inaccessible, please contact us by email for lowered or waived rates.<\/p>\n

One-off group therapy sessions are $30 per session.<\/p>\n

All counselling therapy and social work sessions are HST\/tax exempt.<\/p>\n

We have a sliding scale because we acknowledge that almost all of our clients are either students and\/or come from historically marginalized communities and have more tenuous financial situations due to systemic disadvantages. We also know that people\u2019s financial situations fluctuate over time and we believe in making therapy as accessible as possible. If finances are a barrier to therapy for you, please contact us for alternatives. We strive for accessibility in all areas, including financially. We issue receipts after every session and our sessions can be claimed under income taxes.<\/p>\n

We have always run our practice on a sliding scale because we are deeply committed to making therapy as accessible as possible. We also work in this way to undermine the systems of capitalism and white supremacy. This does not mean that we have surplus funds. After our operational costs are paid, including paying our team, we do not have much left over. If all of our clientele paid around the middle of our range ($140\/session), we would typically be able to run our business without nearing the red line.<\/p>\n

Community Support <\/b>($110-$120):<\/p>\n

“Covering my basic needs* is a struggle\u201d
\u201cI am surviving mostly on credit debt\u201d
\u201cI rent my home or have unstable housing\u201d
\u201cI do not own my own car\u201d
\u201cI am unemployed or underemployed\u201d
\u201cI do not have private health insurance\u201d
\u201cI qualify for government financial assistance\u201d
\u201cI do not have savings\u201d
\u201cI am part of one or many historically oppressed groups\u201d
\u201cI am sick or disabled, to the point where my income is substantially impacted\u201d<\/h4>\n

True Cost<\/b> ($130-$150):<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI regularly meet my basic needs*\u201d
\u201cI usually only make minimum payments on my debts\u201d
\u201cI own or lease my car\u201d
\u201cI am employed\u201d
\u201cI have private health insurance\u201d
\u201cI have some expendable income**\u201d
\u201cI am mostly able bodied\u201d
\u201cI have a college degree\u201d
\u201cI have some family or community financial support\u201d<\/h4>\n

Pay-It-Forward<\/b> ($160):<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI comfortably and consistently meet all of my basic needs*\u201d
\u201cI own my home or rent a stable, higher-end property\u201d
\u201cI own or lease my car\u201d
\u201cI am employed or do not need to work\u201d
\u201cI have private health insurance\u201d
\u201cI have financial savings\u201d
\u201cI can take vacations regularly\u201d
\u201cI have access to generational wealth if needed\u201d<\/h4>\n

*basic needs = food, clothing, safe and warm housing, medication, healthcare, time to rest.<\/span><\/p>\n

**expendable income = ability to buy coffee out most days, go to a paid community event, go shopping, etc. without much worry.<\/span><\/p>\n

The above was originally developed by Alexis J. Cunningfold<\/a> and adapted by Rajesh Solanski<\/a> and Brandi Solanski<\/a>.<\/h4>\n

The options above are guidelines for you to be able to choose the most accessible spot for yourself – you may not see your exact situation here but please use these guidelines as a jumping off point to look at your financial situation holistically and within a community mindset. We will never ask you for proof of income or any other financial records – you know your financial situation best. <\/p>

Having said this, finances change over time. If you need to move your chosen fee at any time, please reach out to us at billing@diverserootstherapy.com<\/a>. You can also reach out if you would like to talk through our sliding scale further or if you have any questions.<\/p>\n

If you have surplus means and would like to contribute to others\u2019 fees and to the running of our practice, please feel free to donate anytime using this link: Sowing Seeds for our Diverse Roots<\/a> <\/p>\n

Student therapist session: $80<\/span><\/p>\n

Therapist individual <\/i>session: $110-$160 <\/span>or $115-160 <\/span>for credit card payments<\/p>\n

Therapist relationship\/couples\u2019<\/i> session: $150-$190 <\/span>or $155-$190 <\/span>for credit card payments<\/p>\n

Recurring support group sessions: $20<\/span><\/p>\n

One-off group therapy sessions: $30<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Payment Methods<\/b><\/p>\n

We are now accepting payments by e-transfer or credit card.<\/p>\n

Insurance Coverage<\/b><\/p>\n

Sessions with us are sometimes either fully or partially covered by private insurance (though not by MSI). You’ll have to contact your insurance company directly in order to find out whether you have coverage because RCTs and social workers are covered under some plans but not under others. If you are seeing one of our students, your coverage will go through Erica’s license number and name as they are working under Erica’s license as students.<\/p>\n

Some good questions to ask your insurance company are:<\/p>\n