What Our Professional Associations Say . . . .
According to the American Counseling Association's Code of Ethics (A.10.b),
In establishing fees for professional counseling services, counselors consider
the financial status of clients and locality. In the event that the established
fee structure is {...}
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Pro Bono
Before You Reduce Those Fees . . . .
It may be perfectly all right . . . and even admirable to reduce your fees to accommodate clients' financial needs when you are able. However, before you reduce those fees, take time . . .
To assess your own sense of value and worth. Make sure it's not muddying your decisions about {...}
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Reduced Fees, Sliding Scales, And Lessons Learned – Part 4
This is the 4th post in the series
Reduced Fees, Sliding Scales, and Lessons Learned.
The series actually begins here.
How Does Your Reduced Fee Reflect on Your Overall Reputation?
Are you thinking about advertising the fact that you offer a sliding scale fee? I strongly discourage mental health {...}
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Reduced Fees, Sliding Scales, And Lessons Learned – Part 3
This is the 3rd post in the series
Reduced Fees, Sliding Scales, and Lessons Learned.
The series actually begins here.
If You Choose to Provide a Reduced Fee, How Long Should You Do So?
I've had clients who were unemployed when they began working with me, so I offered my services at a reduced {...}
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