Sliding Scale Therapy: Affordable, Trauma-Informed Care Near You

 

Finding therapy that understands you and fits your budget can feel overwhelming. Sliding scale therapy helps bridge that gap, making quality mental health care more accessible by adjusting costs based on what you can reasonably afford. 

At IVAT, we are committed to providing these vital services, offering both convenient remote and in-person therapy sessions right here in San Diego. Explore how we make compassionate care accessible by filling out our form to connect with one of our providers.

What Is Sliding Scale Therapy?

You can think of sliding scale therapy as a flexible payment model designed to lower financial hurdles to getting support; the fee you pay per session is adjusted based on your income. This helps to ensure that the cost doesn't stand in the way of accessing essential mental health services. 

However, it's crucial to understand that the sliding scale model only decreases the cost, without affecting the therapy itself. The quality of therapy, the therapist's expertise, and the level of care you receive remain exactly the same.

How Much Does Therapy at IVAT Cost?

As a non-profit organization, IVAT’s core mission includes making exceptional therapy financially achievable, particularly for individuals and families with lower incomes. The main factor we use to determine your specific rate is your self-reported monthly income, ensuring a fair and manageable cost for your situation. 

Want to find out what your specific rate would be? Fill out the form here to get a more personalized pricing plan. 

Do We Take Insurance?

Here at IVAT, we’ve chosen to operate independently of traditional insurance networks. That means we don’t bill insurance directly, so you’ll always know exactly what your session will cost, with no hidden fees or surprise charges later. To make care accessible, we offer a sliding scale for both in-person and virtual appointments, tailoring session costs to your individual income level and ensuring affordability without compromising quality.

Trauma-Informed Therapy That Honors Your Story

What does "trauma-informed therapy" actually mean? It's a therapeutic approach that recognizes that difficult past experiences can profoundly impact current well-being, thoughts, and behaviors. This understanding shapes every aspect of our therapy, ensuring we create a safe, respectful environment sensitive to your history, actively working to prevent re-traumatization.

As a non-profit organization deeply dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of trauma, IVAT isn't just practicing this model, we're leaders in the field. We actively provide specialized training to other mental health professionals on trauma-informed care, making our center an exceptionally safe and knowledgeable space for your healing journey.

Many of our clinicians are pre-licensed professionals who are actively working toward advanced degrees or state licensure. They practice under the close supervision of seasoned, licensed experts, so your care benefits from more than one set of trained eyes. This collaborative approach not only strengthens the quality of treatment but also supports the next generation of trauma-informed providers.

This specialized focus equips us to effectively support individuals navigating a wide variety of challenges. While every person's journey is unique, here are some common areas we address:

  • Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder

  • Anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD, and generalized worry

  • Support for individuals with ADHD and other forms of neurodiversity

  • Healing from the effects of past or recent trauma (PTSD, complex trauma)

  • Navigating experiences related to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) or Domestic Violence (DV), whether current or past (we support both survivors and work with individuals addressing offending behaviors)

  • Assisting individuals involved in legal or court proceedings (survivors, offenders, witnesses)

  • We also offer group, individual, and family therapy options as well

Please know this list isn't exhaustive. If you're facing something not mentioned here, we encourage you to reach out – chances are, we can help.

Get Started With Sliding Scale Therapy Today

Embarking on therapy is a courageous step, and you deserve support that is both effective and accessible. Our team consists of compassionate, highly skilled professionals specializing in trauma-informed care, ready to meet you where you are with understanding and expertise. 

Whether you prefer the convenience of remote sessions or meeting in person at our San Diego office, affordable, high-quality care is within reach.

Don't let financial concerns hold you back from investing in your well-being. Fill out our confidential inquiry form to schedule your first session.