BetterWorld Reduced Rate Therapy Program
Every child deserves to overcome challenges and thrive!
Affordable, high-quality therapy for children, adolescents, and adults
Reduced rates for families with financial need
Two locations: Haverford, PA and Merion, PA
Reduced-rate therapy offered September–June (not available during summer)
Accepting referrals from August through March each year
Help your child our yourself heal and thrive with the support of the Child and Family Art Therapy Center’s innovative individual therapy* programs:
Child Art-Play Therapy w/ Parent Support & Training (ages 3-12)
Adolescent Art & Verbal Therapy w/Parent Support & Training (ages 13-19)
Adult & Older-Adult Art & Verbal Therapy (ages 20-103)
*Social skills groups are not available in the BetterWorld Program
Perhaps your child or loved one has been struggling with emotions or behaviors for a while. You’ve tried everything you can think of, but nothing seems to help. You’ve searched for support, yet finding a skilled therapist has been difficult. Private-pay therapy has been out of reach, and choosing a random provider from an insurance list doesn’t feel safe or personal. Maybe you don’t have insurance at this time.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place. Help is now accessible. We want to share our special therapy skills and approaches with your child or you at a reduced rate.
Reduced Rate Fee: $70 per session
with the option to slide further on a case-by-case basis
Sliding Scale Rates Explained
If our standard $70 session fee feels out of reach, we want you to know we can often reduce it to as low as $15 per session based on your family’s financial situation. We do not want cost to keep anyone from getting effective, compassionate care.
To determine a reduced rate, we ask for your most recent tax return and consider household size and income. This helps us make fair decisions and share limited sliding-scale funds in a way that supports families with the greatest need.
We believe effective therapy grows from a partnership. Your therapist commits time, professional skill, and attentive care; a fee—even a reduced one—helps families show their ongoing engagement and commitment to the process. When services are provided completely free, that reciprocal commitment can sometimes be harder to maintain, which can affect client buy-in and progress. A modest fee brings value to the therapeutic relationship and supports the continued availability of services for all families seeking help.
If you have concerns about documentation or affordability, please reach out. We are committed to finding a solution that honors your needs and preserves access to quality care.
Who Are The Therapists?
In our reduced rate therapy division, your child works with exceptional art therapy interns who are carefully selected from top graduate programs. These interns are not only talented and emotionally mature but also passionate about helping children, adolescents, and everyone grow and thrive.
Each intern receives intensive training in our award-winning, innovative therapy approaches and is closely supervised and mentored by our experienced therapists. This means your child or you benefits from both the energy and dedication of the intern and the guidance and wisdom of our entire clinical team. You can feel confident that your child or you will be expertly supported, safe, and receiving high-quality care every step of the way.
How to Get Started in Our Program – The Process is as Easy as 1-2-3!
1) Contact us! (referrals are accepted August-March but not at other times of the year)
Complete our quick, confidential online Admission Request Form HERE.
If you have questions, email our Client Care Coordinator at connect@childandfamilyarttherapycenter.com or call us at (610) 649-1080 x1. Let us know you’re interested in our BetterWorld Reduced Rate Therapy Option.
2) Schedule a Free 30-Minute Consultation Call With the Intern Therapist
You’ll describe your child’s or your needs, learn about our services, and get all your questions answered. Together, you and the intern will figure out if our approach and fee structure are the right fit for your needs.
3) Begin Therapy
After you agree on a schedule and fees, then you can book your first appointment and begin therapy. If our program isn’t a perfect fit for any reason, we always wish to be helpful - we’ll gladly help connect you with another trusted agency.
The Treatment Contract
When you begin therapy, both you and the intern agree to a few simple commitments:
Intern:
Provides therapy at the scheduled times
No charge if the intern cancels
Caregiver:
Pays the agreed fee for each session
Cancellations with 24+ hours’ notice—no charge
Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice or no-show—session is billed
You’ll complete all necessary forms through our HIPAA compliant online Client Portal. In cases of separation or divorce, BOTH parents MUST sign the Informed Consent to Treatment agreement for their child to receive treatment.
Location
The affordable therapy service is offered only in two locations, at our Haverford, PA office…
600 Haverford Rd.
Suite G-101 (ground/lower level)
Haverford, PA 19041
…and at our partner organization:
JFCS - Barbara and Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Transportation
Our Haverford location is accessible by car and has a large parking lot. It is next to the Haverford Station of SEPTA’s Route 100 Norristown High Speed Line (train). The Paoli-Thorndale Haverford Station is about a mile walk from our office.
The JFCS Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center in Merion is accessible by car and has a parking lot. It can be reached via public transportation via the SEPTA Rt. 44 bus.
Accessibility
All of our offices are ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible.
Hours
Our reduced rate therapy division holds therapy sessions in the afternoons and evenings on weekdays and on weekends. Meetings are by appointment only and walk-ups are not available. You must first contact our friendly admissions team before visiting the office for the first time: Connect@ChildAndFamilyArtTherapyCenter.com.
Let’s create a BetterWorld together.