I’m generally of the thought that if therapy can help you keep the rest of your life together, it’s a cost worth spending.

Financially speaking, I understand your concerns. A few years ago I cut back my appointments to save money towards my children’s education. I was in an emotional place to handle it, though it was certainly a rough adjustment. Rule of thumb is that good therapy should result in stabilizing finances, not stretching you and creating more burden.

I told my therapist the reason and he understood. I was not eligible for a sliding scale.

I don’t regret my decision, especially since the round of therapy I cut back on ended negatively and dramatically.