Affordable Therapy

At Bridge to Relationship, we believe quality therapy should be accessible to everyone. Through our Community Care Program, we offer reduced-fee sessions with advanced counseling interns, additionally trained and supervised by Bridget Saladino, LPC.

Interns

Intern sessions are a great option for individuals, teens, couples, and families who want professional support at a lower cost. Interns bring the latest and greatest modalities and best practices from graduate school, a fresh passion for helping people, and robust training and supervision from Bridge To Relationship.

Cost

For many people who would otherwise use commercial health insurance, the cost of our Community Care Program is frequently the same as your co-pay. We use the an equity-based sliding scale based off the Green Bottle Method. See below for more info.

Our Sliding Scale

Accessible Therapy for All

At Bridge to Relationship, we believe high-quality therapy should be available to everyone. We understand that financial circumstances are complex and shaped not just by income, but by many factors—including systemic barriers like racism, ableism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression.

To honor these realities, we use a self-determined sliding scale inspired by the Green Bottle Method, combined with equity pricing. This approach empowers you to choose a fee that reflects your current resources and life circumstances, while helping us keep our practice sustainable for the entire community.

How to Choose Your Tier

When considering your fee, we invite you to look beyond income alone. Please reflect on:

Your overall financial stability
Housing security
Transportation costs
Debt and medical expenses
Family responsibilities
Access to generational wealth
Systemic barriers impacting your resources

No documentation is required. We trust you to choose honestly. If you’re unsure, we’re happy to discuss it with you—without judgment.

Sliding scale rates range from $50 to $150 per session, depending on your circumstances. Let’s connect to find what works best for you.

Our Sliding Scale Tiers

🌿 Green Bottle Overflowing (Tier 1)

I comfortably meet all my basic needs and most of my wants.

I own my home or have stable, long-term housing.

I own a car or can easily afford private transportation.

I can afford vacations, hobbies, and leisure activities.

I regularly purchase high-quality, organic, or specialty foods.

I have savings, retirement accounts, or investments.

Paying the full fee does not create financial strain.

Choosing this tier helps make therapy accessible for those with fewer resources.

🌿 Green Bottle Enough (Tier 2)

I meet my basic needs comfortably, though I budget for extras.

I rent or have a mortgage but housing feels stable.

I own a car or use public transportation without financial worry.

I can afford occasional treats like dining out or entertainment.

I can sometimes purchase higher-quality or organic foods.

I have manageable debt.

Paying a mid-range fee requires planning but is doable.

🌿 Green Bottle Less Than Enough (Tier 3)

I struggle to meet basic needs like housing, healthcare, or food.

I rent month-to-month or feel unstable in my housing.

I rely on public transportation or shared rides due to cost.

I must carefully budget for any non-essential purchases.

I often choose cost over quality for food, clothes, or personal care.

I have significant debt or medical expenses.

Paying even a reduced fee is challenging but important for my wellbeing.

🌿 Equity Tier (Tier 4)

I experience financial barriers and systemic oppression due to racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, ageism, xenophobia, or other marginalization.

I face significant obstacles to stable housing, employment, or savings because of my identity.

I may carry financial responsibility supporting family or community due to generational wealth disparities.

Accessing therapy at a lower fee is critical for my healing and sustainability.

Sustaining Our Community

To keep our sliding scale program sustainable, we aim to reserve roughly one-third of our available therapy spots in each tier. If the tier you choose is full, we’ll discuss options together, including waitlists or alternative arrangements.

Your choice of fee tier helps build a community where everyone can access the support they deserve.