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In this episode of The Money Sessions, Tiffany talks with Jesse Hernandez, LPC, a therapist practicing in a small Texas town who made the bold decision to significantly increase his session fee.

When Jesse first started exploring the idea of charging more, he was seeing around 12–15 clients per week at about $110 per session—while also working a weekend night job to supplement his income.

Financial pressure was real.
But so was the self-doubt.

Could clients in a small town actually afford higher fees?
Would people still book with him?

Jesse decided to test those assumptions.

Over time, he raised his rate to $250 per session, confronting imposter syndrome and internal resistance along the way.

In this episode, Jesse shares the vulnerable moments that came with that transition—including the fears, the unexpected lessons, and the role community support played in helping him stay the course.

In this episode, we explore:

• What it's like building a premium-fee practice in a small town

• The fears therapists often face when raising their rates

• Jesse's journey from $110 to $250 per session

• How self-doubt and imposter syndrome show up in private practice

• Why community and mentorship can change the trajectory of a business

• What it looks like to build a practice aligned with your values and goals

Resources mentioned:

LIMB Academy

FWF Calculator

Jesse`s Website

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