1. Reach out to the client within 4 business days, preferably as soon as possible. If it is not a good fit, or you’re not accepting new clients, please let the client know that Open Path Staff can assist them in finding a different therapist. If you’re not accepting new clients you can update your availability on your account dashboard. We ask that you do not refer clients to therapists outside of the Open Path directory, as our clients are intending to use Open Path to access therapy.

2. Schedule your first session, and negotiate the Open Path session rate ($40-$70 for individuals, $40-$80 for couples/family).* Then, proceed as you would with any other self-pay client. Your intake forms, consent forms, payment systems, and preferred communication method are all the same as what you normally use, though we do provide a reduced fee financial agreement template in your account dashboard. Your account dashboard is used only for updating your profile, including your availability, and finding important information and benefits for member therapists.

*If you are a student intern, you will charge a flat, $30 rate for all modalities.