Regional Differences 

We often get questions about what can affect the pricing for our teletherapy services. One key factor is the region or state where your school district is located. The cost of living in an area like California, for example, will typically be higher than somewhere like Kentucky, which can translate to higher hourly rates for our therapists.

Service Needs and Discipline 

The specific services and disciplines you require can also impact the overall cost. Our hourly rates vary depending on the type of therapy, with speech-language pathology on the lower end and school psychology services on the higher end of the spectrum.

Organizational Preparedness 

Another major factor that can affect teletherapy pricing is how organized and prepared your district is on the front end. If you have a well-defined caseload, established schedules, and designated staff to handle logistics like email addresses and administrative buy-in, it reduces the work we have to do on our end. This can help keep your costs down.

Seasonal Hiring Challenges 

The time of year you make your teletherapy request can also affect pricing. Our busiest hiring season runs from April through August, so requests made after October tend to be more challenging and expensive due to the increased recruiting efforts required to find available therapists.

Therapist Availability 

Similarly, therapist availability can impact pricing. We have a large pool of clinicians ready to work during the summer months, but as the school year progresses, it becomes much more difficult to find and assign new providers. This scarcity can drive up the hourly rates.

By understanding these key factors, you can work closely with our team to identify strategies that will help minimize the costs of Lighthouse Therapy’s services for your district.