Fees and Payment

Fees

Currently I see adult individuals for treatment. My cost per session is $140 CDN and my services are covered by most extended healthcare benefits from your workplace.  While I do offer sliding scale you may reach out to enquire around spaces and ranges I offer. Please see below for more info on sliding scale.

Using a sliding scale model for therapy creates the opportunity for greater access to therapy. In private practice, this means balancing financial accessibility with my own sustainability as a therapist.

All sessions are 50 minutes unless otherwise discussed. I can offer longer sessions if you feel that would be more supportive at 75 minutes for $170 a session.

** All payments must be sent right after each session. Costs are listed in Canadian dollars. I am set up to receive e-transfer at minajamestherapy@gmail.com

Sliding Scale

To determine the appropriate rate for a session, the rates below reflect about 2.1 per cent of your gross monthly income. This is based off your gross yearly income divided by twelve months.

If you find yourself above the income amounts listed below, you should consider my full fee, as this makes sliding scale, low-cost, and pro bono sessions available to those with less financial access

I will not ask for proof of income, and trust that the rate we set with one another is appropriate and accurately reflects your current situation. If you find yourself with more financial access, you may consider increasing your rate to open up more spaces in the lower range of the sliding scale.

Why Does Therapy Cost That Much?

Based on an average $135 for a 50 minute session
In Toronto, living wage is about $25/hr. Due to the emotional nature of the work, therapists are recommended to see 20 clients per week for a full case load. $135/hr is equivalent to $27/hr for a 40 hour work week, just over a living wage.
Based off the work of Xris Hamilton.