Reduced Fees

Intentional

Our approach to therapy (and all things) is deeply intentional. We believe that as a collective we can no longer afford to ignore the significant cost of not addressing one of the primary reasons people are unable to access mental health care—financial inaccessibility.

Statistics

In 2023, Loma Linda University Health reported 5,566,000 adults in California have been diagnosed with a mental illness, and 1,562,000 adults in California did not receive needed mental health care because of cost. In 2023, CBS8 reported San Diego jails are the largest mental health provider in the region. That is devastating and unacceptable. These statistics are why we offer a reduced fee for those experiencing financial hardship. We want to help the collective. To fill the gap. To be a part of the solution.

Collaboration

We work collaboratively with our clients throughout their time with us to ensure therapy is and stays accessible. We try to build relationships with our clients without any decision-making power given to external entities (like insurance companies). This is also the primary reason we made the decision to refrain from taking insurance and decided to implement a reduced fee approach for those experiencing financial hardship.

Flexibility

This means that we do have a standard rate, but we also offer a reduced rate for those that qualify.

Consultation

Our reduced fee rate is set by a simple human-to-human conversation that is determined in the initial consultation. We know conversations regarding finances may be uncomfortable for some people, especially those asking for a reduction of fees. Please know, this conversation is one that we encourage because this method is born from our personal values and ethics. Our fee-setting process is an intentional example of how we choose to invest in and represent the collectiveness of humankind.

Individual Circumstance

We offer a reduced fee model for fee structure because we can’t provide effective mental health care without considering the whole person. That includes considering a client’s financial means to access and continue care. We hope to change the way that mental health is delivered. We understand mental health is complex. One of the reasons for the complexity is individual circumstance.

The Whole Person

Providing services to only those that can afford the full service fee doesn’t sit well with us. We knew we couldn’t accept that as our only choice. We believe people aren’t “worth less” when paid less money, and people aren’t “worth more” when they are paid more money. So, when designing Hello Healed®, we paused. We looked through the lens of the whole person. We looked for possible gaps, and then we designed methods to close them. Our design allows for flexibility. Things aren’t still. Sometimes, things change, and we want to be able to support our clients through changes in circumstances.

How Can I Help?

We’ve worked passionately and aggressively to design and protect our vision of a more equitable practice that asks, “How can we help?” We want to make mental healthcare more accessible. As a collective, we shouldn’t have to postpone a service that can protect our mental and/or physical health due to cost—a service that can potentially save a life. If you feel like you can’t afford the full fee for a needed mental health service, let’s have a conversation on how we can help.

Book a complimentary 15-min initial consultation to learn more.

Disclaimer: Reduced fees are not guaranteed.