At Shoreline, it is our goal to make neurodiversity-affirming therapy affordable for all families.

 

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1. Reduced Fees:  At Shoreline, our fees are significantly lower than what is typically charged for private therapy sessions. 

2. Affordability Through Training: Shoreline is a training clinic, which means that graduate student interns and clinical fellows, under the supervision of experienced clinicians, facilitate our therapy services. This allows us to train the affirming therapists of tomorrow while passing along the savings to our clients!

3. Reduced Fee Applications: Families needing additional assistance can complete a Reduced Fee Application, which is based on discretionary income and not how much you earn. Most families will qualify for some amount of fee reduction, so we invite all families to apply!

4. Cost-Effective Therapy Courses: Many parents find that a single course of therapy (usually between 13-15 weeks) provides them with the tools and confidence they need to continue to support their neurodivergent child. This can be more economical than years of weekly therapy copays.​

5. No Cancellation Fees: Unlike many clinics that charge hefty fees for canceled appointments, we do not penalize you for needing to reschedule. Simply call or text your therapist, and they will work with you to find a makeup session before the end of the therapy course.

6. Potential Reimbursement: While we cannot guarantee the reimbursement rates, we have found that many clients who submit their out-of-pocket expenses to their insurance companies receive a reasonable portion back. We recommend calling your insurance provider to find the reimbursement rates of your policy.

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Q: Why don't you take insurance?

A: At Shoreline, we do not believe that the current medical model of disability accurately reflects the nature of autism and the lived experience of neurodivergent individuals. Filing to insurance companies would require us to designate autistic children as having a medical disorder. While some may have occurring medical conditions, we do not believe that being neurodivergent is a pathology. We believe that pathologizing autistic children leads to many negative long-term outcomes for autistic adults.