Behind the scenes of a $17k month as a therapist

Let’s be honest…

When you see therapists in private practice talk about their income (monthly or yearly), you have some feelings about it!

And for good reason.

You might have a lot of anxiety and questions because there are a lot of ways to get to the same income number.

Here’s what I mean…

A $17k month for some could mean:

• 30 clients per week at $140/session

• 20 clients per week at $215/session

• 10 clients per week at $425/session

Here’s why that matters…

Not all of us can or want to see 30 clients per week.

Not all of us can or want to charge $425 per hour.

So you might be discouraged about earning a higher income.

Let me tell you about another option…

Therapy intensives allow you to charge your standard fees, premium fees, and sliding scale fees.

And still earn $17k.

And still not burn out.

Here’s what it looked like for me in October 2023.

• 4 intakes (90mins) for intensives and 6 intensives (2-4hrs each)

• Weeks where I saw 8-10 clients (outside of intensives)

• Fridays off (outside of my 1hr group coaching call)

On average, that was 14 clinical hours per week.

With folx in fees ranging from $25-$250/hr for weekly/biweekly sessions, and $240-$495/hr for intensive sessions.

The other important thing I want you to take away is…

You can be/continue to be financially accessible as a therapist and still earn the income you deserve.

Amanda K Buduris