Money Talk

Investment rates vary by service type and are offered through a self-determined sliding scale system. See each offering page to learn more about specific rate ranges for individual, practitioner, and organizational offerings.

As with all systems, this investment structure is subject to change and evolution based on service user feedback and how well it serves my and others’ needs over time. Any changes to the rate structure will be updated on this page and discussed with all current service users.

As one way to increase accessibility of services, all offerings are provided on a sliding scale. You decide your investment for a given offering, with no income checks or justification.

Guidelines to help locate yourself on each sliding scale are available below, if helpful.

Each offering has two sliding scales: a standard rate scale and an equity rate scale designed for queer & trans Black and Indigenous folks and other people of color.

An equity rate scale is available to queer & trans Black and Indigenous folks and other people of color. Equity rates are one way that I live my commitment to providing support in ways that acknowledge the historical and present barriers in our systems of care and education that are designed to limit access for queer & trans Black and Indigenous folks and other people of color. This is not a discount or scholarship, and I don’t assume QTBIPOC do or do not have access to wealth; these rates are offered with a prayer for collective liberation.

Equity rates are not available if using insurance to pay for therapy services, due to insurance regulations. See more about my mental health therapy offering.

Consistent with my efforts to move in collaboration with community needs and values, barter, skill trade, & hybrid cash-trade options are available for most services on a case-by-case basis based on a mutual assessment of offerings. As examples, some things I’ve traded for in the past have included art, bodywork, financial admin services, photography, energy work, and gardening help.

Individual Therapy & Ongoing Clinical Support (“supervision”) are unfortunately ineligible for barter & trade due to licensure regulations.

Negotiating an exchange of services outside of the cash system can be a tricky and worthwhile process. If you’re interested in exploring the possibility of a barter or skill trade, please let me know when you connect about your desired offerings.

As one expression of my value to share power & support the ecology of our collective movements, a portion of all Ampersand Healing income is redistributed to movement leaders, communities, and individuals through mutual aid and calls for financial action.

Current ongoing redistributions are made to groups including Stories Inspiring Movements, the Nipmuc Nation, Ohketeau Cultural Center, the Native Land Conservancy, Adalah Justice Project, Showing Up For Racial Justice, Black Voters Matter, Eastern Woodlands Rematriation, Trans Asylum Seeker Support Network, Middle East Children’s Alliance, 1for3, and local mutual aid projects.

At this time, monetary exchanges can be made via Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, cash, or check.

Therapy services are offered through the Grow Therapy platform, which bills directly to your credit or debit card for co-pays or self-pay amounts.

Offerings made in partnership with other practitioners or organizations may offer additional or alternative payment methods or processes. These will be clear for each offering, if applicable.