Making Therapy More Accessible, Together
Pay It Forward Therapy Fund
Everyone deserves access to mental health support, regardless of financial circumstances.
Throughout my career, I’ve seen how many people delay reaching out for support because of financial barriers.
I’ve been in this exact same position myself.
Sometimes all someone needs is a little help bridging the gap between wanting therapy and being able to access it. Other times, knowing that support is available can make taking that first step feel possible.
The Pay It Forward Therapy Fund was created to help make that possible.
How It Works
The Pay It Forward Therapy Fund is a community-supported initiative that helps support the availability of reduced-fee and sliding-scale appointments within the practice, making therapy more accessible for those who may need a little extra flexibility along the way.
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Contribute or Share
Support the fund by making a contribution of any amount or sharing this page with others who believe mental health care should be more accessible.
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Collective Support
All contributions are combined into a shared fund that supports the ongoing availability of reduced-fee and sliding-scale therapy appointments.
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Greater Access to Care
The fund helps create more opportunities for individuals to receive therapy at a fee that better fits their current circumstances while allowing the practice to remain sustainable.
Every contribution helps expand access to therapy.
When you contribute to the Pay It Forward Fund, your support helps sustain additional reduced-fee and sliding-scale appointments within the practice. Contributions are pooled into a shared community fund and are not designated for specific clients or used to influence clinical decisions or treatment.
Suggested contributions:
$25 — Help expand access to care
$75 — Support a reduced-fee session
$150 — Support the equivalent of one full therapy session
Every contribution, regardless of size, helps create more opportunities for someone to access support when they need it.
Contributions to the Pay It Forward Fund are voluntary payments that support accessibility within the practice and are not tax-deductible charitable donations.
Support Mental Health Access
Dignity and Trust
I do not require extensive financial documentation or proof of hardship from clients seeking reduced-fee services. I believe in approaching these conversations with respect, honesty, and trust.
Confidentiality
Contributions are pooled into a shared fund. Donors will never know who receives reduced-fee services, and clients will never know who has contributed to the fund.
Fairness
Sliding-scale availability is determined based on current fund availability, practice capacity, and individual circumstances.
Sustainability
The goal of this fund is to support long-term access to therapy while maintaining a healthy and sustainable practice. Fund availability may change over time and cannot guarantee ongoing reduced-fee services.
Guiding Principles
FAQs
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No. Contributions are voluntary payments that support the accessibility efforts of a private therapy practice and are not charitable donations.
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No. Contributions are pooled and applied confidentially.
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If cost is a barrier, you’re welcome to ask about current sliding-scale availability during your consultation.
Thank You
Whether you choose to contribute, share this page, or simply support the idea of accessible mental health care, thank you.
Small acts of generosity can have a meaningful impact on someone’s ability to access support when they need it most.