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How do you raise your rates as a therapist? Brandon Grill spoke to five mental health professionals to find out. Here's what they said. — Set rates based on your financial needs and the value of your services, not what other therapists in your area are charging. — Give clients a minimum of 90 days notice. For clients experiencing financial hardship, consider maintaining their current rate for a specified period or indefinitely. — Work through your own fears so your reactivity doesn't show up in the therapy room during conversations about money and fees. — Talk with clients about your rate increase, then email them as well so they have it in writing. — Consider implementing small, incremental increases to make the transition easier for clients. You may want to do 2-3 increases per year until you reach your desired rate. What would you add? Read the full guide in the Heard Resource Hub with quotes from Audrey Schoen, Jessica Tappana, Tiffany McLain, Courtney Morgan, LPCC, Kristie T. Link in the comments.