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Write your rate increase letter
Raising your fee is normal, healthy practice management. Writing the letter is where most therapists stall — usually somewhere in the third apologetic paragraph. The letter your clients actually need is short: the change and the date, one honest sentence about why, what stays the same, and a real invitation to talk about it.
Fill in the fields below and the letter drafts itself as you type. It keeps a [Client name] placeholder so you can personalize each copy, and it adjusts the wording for your notice period and how the client pays. Copy the text or download it as a PDF.
Completely private: everything runs in your browser — nothing you type is sent or stored anywhere.
Your letter
Replace [Client name] with each client's name before you send it.
Read the full guide: how to write a rate increase letter, and if you're still deciding on the number itself, how to set your therapy rates.
Common questions
How much notice should I give before raising my therapy rates?
60 to 90 days is the professional norm. It gives clients time to plan, budget, and bring their reactions into session instead of getting surprised by a new charge. 30 days is a floor, not a target, and some state rules or informed-consent documents require more.
How much should I raise my fee?
Most therapists raise fees 5 to 10 percent every year or two. Small, regular increases are easier on everyone than one large correction after years of holding still. Work backward from what your practice actually costs to run, not from what feels apologetic.
Do I need to update Good Faith Estimates after a rate change?
Yes. Under the No Surprises Act, uninsured and self-pay clients need a Good Faith Estimate that reflects your current fee. After a rate change takes effect, refresh the GFE for every affected client.
Should I raise rates for every client at the same time?
You can, but you do not have to. Many therapists raise rates for new clients first and give existing clients a longer runway. One firm rule: do not raise rates on a client who is in acute crisis. Wait until they are stable, then give full notice.
This is a starting template, not legal or ethical advice — check your informed-consent documents, payer contracts, and state rules before sending.
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