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Sliding Scale Therapy in California

Cost shouldn’t get in the way of therapy. With sliding scale pricing, your fee is based on what you can actually afford, not one price for everyone. Here’s how it works and how to find your rate.

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$60–150

What most people pay per session

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What is sliding scale therapy?

We believe cost shouldn’t stand between you and quality care. Sliding scale therapy makes that possible: your fee is based on what you earn, not one price for everyone, so getting support fits your budget instead of straining it.

It’s one of the easiest ways to make sure real care is never out of reach.

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$60 / session$150 / session

Quality care, priced so cost never gets in the way.

What’s our sliding scale rate in California?

Our sliding scale rate for therapy in California is $60 to $150 a session, based on your household size and income. Answer a couple quick questions below to see your exact rate before you ever book a call.

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Your Attune rate
Est. in-network pre-deductible cost ~$200 / session
Est. annual savings, weekly sessions

Paying out of pocket doesn’t count toward an insurance deductible, but for most people it still costs less overall. HSA and FSA funds are eligible too.

This is just math. Nothing is stored, nothing is collected. Your exact rate is confirmed during your free consultation.

Do I qualify?

Most people do. There’s no application and no proof of income required. Just:

  • Tell us your household size
  • Tell us your income
  • Get your rate right away

If your income changes later, just let us know and we’ll adjust your rate.

Sliding scale or insurance, which is better for you?

It depends on your situation. Here’s a simple way to think about it:

Insurance might work better if:

  • Your plan covers therapy well
  • You’ve already met your deductible
  • You want sessions billed automatically

Sliding scale might work better if:

  • You don’t have insurance
  • Your plan doesn’t cover mental health well
  • You haven’t met your deductible yet

A lot of people use both, insurance for some sessions and sliding scale for others.

Does a lower rate mean lower quality care?

No. Many sliding scale therapists, including ours, are associate therapists: licensed to practice therapy and completing supervised hours on their way to full licensure.

At Attune, every associate therapist’s work is reviewed by a licensed supervisor. You still get careful, high-quality care, just at a lower price.

How do I get started?

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See your rate

Use the calculator above. It takes about 10 seconds.

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Fill out our short form

Tell us a bit about what you’re looking for.

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We’ll reach out

We’ll schedule a free consultation and match you with a therapist.

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Your fee is based on what works for your budget, not someone else’s. Attune is currently accepting new clients across California.

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