Sliding Scale Therapy
In Cambridge Ontario
Looking for therapy should not feel discouraging or out of reach. If you have explored therapy before but felt overwhelmed by the cost, long waitlists, or uncertainty about where to turn, you are not alone. Many people reach out for support at a time when finances are already stretched thin, and being told that help is unavailable or unaffordable can add to feelings of stress, burnout, or isolation.
Our practice offers sliding scale therapy in Cambridge, Ontario for individuals who want meaningful mental health support but cannot comfortably pay standard private practice rates. Through our supervised student intern program, we aim to make therapy more accessible while still providing thoughtful, high-quality care in a calm and respectful environment.
Whether you are navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, grief, identity concerns, or low self-worth, you deserve support that honors your dignity and your circumstances.
Affordable Therapy Without Endless Waitlists
Many community agencies offering low-cost counselling have long waitlists, which can make it hard to get help when you need it most. Sliding scale therapy with student interns can be an alternative that allows you to begin therapy sooner, without sacrificing care or professionalism.
Our student interns are graduate-level therapists completing their clinical training. They work closely with experienced supervisors and are supported every step of the way. This structure allows us to offer affordable therapy in Cambridge, Ontario while maintaining clear ethical standards, transparency, and client-centered care.
Sessions are available in person at our Cambridge office as well as virtually for clients across Ontario, giving you flexibility in how and where you access support.
What It Is Like to Work With a Student Intern
Choosing to work with a student intern often brings up questions, especially if this is your first experience with therapy or with lower-cost services. We believe informed consent and clarity are essential.
Student interns at our practice are thoughtfully matched with clients based on their presenting concerns and clinical readiness. They receive weekly supervision, ongoing training, and guidance to ensure your therapy experience feels supportive, grounded, and intentional. Supervision is discussed openly during the consent process, and your privacy and care remain a priority at all times.
Many clients appreciate the collaborative and attentive approach interns bring, along with the reassurance that their work is supported by experienced clinicians.
Sliding Scale Fees and Accessibility
Our sliding scale therapy fees range from $0 to $85 per session, depending on financial need and availability. We aim to strike a balance between accessibility and sustainability so that we can continue offering lower-fee services to those who need them.
While we do offer some pro bono sessions, availability is limited, and most clients access care through the sliding scale range. Fees are discussed transparently before therapy begins, so there are no surprises or pressure to commit beyond what feels manageable for you.
Flexible scheduling options, including biweekly sessions or short-term, goal-focused therapy, may be available depending on your needs and the intern’s schedule.
Who This Service Is For
Sliding scale therapy with student interns may be a good fit if you are looking for support with concerns that are appropriate for newer clinicians. These may include stress, anxiety, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, identity exploration, and self-esteem concerns.
For ethical and clinical reasons, student interns do not work with clients whose primary concerns include major untreated mental illness, significant cognitive impairments, or complex neurological conditions. If your needs fall outside the scope of intern care, we will do our best to offer referrals or alternative recommendations.
Take the First Step Toward Support
If you are interested in sliding scale therapy in Cambridge, Ontario, we invite you to book a free 20-minute phone consultation. This call gives you a chance to ask questions, learn more about working with a student intern, and see if this option feels like the right fit for you.
You deserve support that meets you where you are, financially and emotionally.
FAQ
Is sliding scale therapy lower quality than regular therapy?
No. Student interns are closely supervised and supported. Care is provided thoughtfully and ethically, with oversight from experienced clinicians.
How does supervision of the interns work?
Student interns receive weekly supervision from an experienced registered therapist. In supervision, they review their clinical work to ensure care is thoughtful, ethical, and aligned with your goals. Your privacy is respected, and supervision is part of the informed consent process so you always know how your care is being supported.
What does the sliding scale range mean?
Fees range from $0 to $85 per session based on financial need, availability, and discussion during the intake process.
Are pro bono sessions available?
A limited number may be available. Most clients access care through the sliding scale range.
How long can I work with a student intern?
This depends on the intern’s placement timeline and your therapeutic goals, which will be discussed early on.
Do you work with queer, trans, and BIPOC clients?
Absolutely. Our practice is rooted in cultural humility, safety, and respect for identity and lived experiences.
Many of these identities also have a lot of stored trauma within their bodies that has either been passed down intergenerationally or picked up by being involve in institutations that aren’t made for them.
Are your services covered by my insurance?
If you have benefits provided through your employer that you are hoping to use, please discuss this with us prior to your first session to ensure that you will be reimbursed for the cost of the sessions. Each benefit provider is unique in the services and professional designations that they do cover.
If you do have benefits that you are hoping to use for your sessions, please note that you will be responsible for paying for the sessions yourself and submitting your receipts for reimbursement with your benefits provider directly.