Low Cost Therapy

A Community-Supported Training Model

Our Low Cost Therapy Program is designed for those with the least financial resources — typically individuals earning below 300% of federal poverty guidelines and/or those whose marginalized identities significantly impact financial access.

This program operates differently from our sliding scale.

Low Cost Therapy is made possible through a donation of resources within our organization:

• Graduate trainees donate their clinical work as part of their education.

• Licensed clinicians donate supervision time.

• The practice absorbs administrative and infrastructure costs.

There is no public funding supporting this program. It represents a significant investment from our organization and our team.

Because of this:

• Availability is limited.

• Not all clinicians offer low cost sessions.

• There may be a waiting list.

• Openings depend on training cycles and supervisory capacity.

We are deeply committed to this program — and we must also ensure that StorieBrook remains financially sustainable so that we can continue serving the community long-term.

Who Is the Low Cost Program For?

This program is intended for people who:

• Struggle to consistently meet basic needs.

• Do not have access to savings or family financial safety nets.

• Qualify for public assistance, or would likely qualify.

• Would not realistically be able to participate in therapy without a significantly reduced rate.

• Are carrying financial burdens related to marginalized identities (e.g., medical transition costs, disability-related expenses, systemic barriers to employment).

If you have discretionary income or financial flexibility, our sliding scale is likely the more appropriate option.

Low Cost sessions are in high demand and prioritized for those with the fewest resources.

How Does the Low Cost Program Work?

We do not verify financial information. This system thrives on trust — and we extend that trust to you fully. 

You let us know what your financial resources and needs are, and we work with you to find a rate that works for you.  

If your financial situation changes, we ask that you let us know so that limited sliding fee spots remain available to those who need them most.

Please be aware that we have a limited number of low cost openings available. If your preferred range isn't currently available, we will do our best to connect you with other resources or let you know when a slot opens up.

Questions about fees? We're always happy to talk it through — just contact us.

Our Financial Philosophy

StorieBrook operates as a mission-driven business. While we are not legally structured as a nonprofit, we function similarly in spirit:

• Clinicians are paid fairly for their work.

• There are no excess profits distributed to owners or boards.

• Remaining funds are reinvested into training, supervision, and expanded access.

• Full-fee sessions support sliding scale access.

• Sliding scale supports broader affordability.

• The Low Cost Program extends care to those with the fewest resources.

This is our community architecture — care sustained by shared responsibility.