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On the very 1st appt. I had with T, he explained that he had a sliding fee scale, and asked me what I wanted the fee to be. I was so embarassed and couldn't decide on anything because I felt horrible. I felt like no matter what I settled on would be way less than he really should be getting. So I kept saying, "Well, what do you suggest? Don't you have a base fee?" And he would ask, "Well what are you comfortable with paying?" And it just kept going round and round.

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Wow, that actually seems harsh to me. I think I would have been upset by that. I never discussed the fee at all. I figured I could pay whatever he charged me the first couple of sessions and then I'd decide (after looking at the bill) whether it was worth it to me and whether I could afford it. I did know a general price range for therapists in the area where I live so I wasn't totally shocked. But I would have freaked if he'd asked me to name what I was comfortable paying. Actually I think I would have been scared off by that therapist, but I'm a wuss when it comes to discussing money at all. That's a frightening approach!

Sidony