I'm on a sliding scale at the agency where I see my T. This is something they offer for uninsured clients. My financial situation changed earlier this year and I had to tell my T that I could no longer afford the rate. She happily petitioned the agency to score me a lower than typical rate so I could keep going. Sometimes I do feel guilty for accepting this help but I believe my T when she tells me that she did it because I am dedicated and in need of therapy. I do sometimes spend money on things like eating out, but I make sacrifices in other areas of my life so that I can do that, just like I make sacrifices to see T. One day my situation will improve and I will be able to make a donation to the agency so other people can have the same opportunity. In the meantime, it's important that I keep myself healthy and going to T helps me do that.