Make mental health care accessible for all

Too many people go without the mental health care they deserve because of cost or lack of access. We’re changing that by providing high-quality, affordable therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Your support helps us expand our services, train new therapists, and reach more people in need. Every dollar goes directly to funding life-changing mental health care.

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Changing the stats, changing lives

50

of people who need mental health support never seek help, often due to financial or logistical challenges.

20

of adults in the U.S. report symptoms of anxiety or depression, yet many face barriers like cost, stigma, or lack of access to care.

36

of young adults (18-25) experience mental illness—the highest of any age group. Yet, only 46.7% receive treatment, making them the least likely to get the care they need.

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Our impact

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In just the past three years, we've provided over 10,000 therapy sessions to more than 750 community members seeking support. Through our commitment to accessible care and your support, we've waived over $1.1 million in fees, removing financial barriers for those who need help the most.

These numbers reflect more than just services delivered—they represent real people finding support, resilience, and hope when it mattered most.

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“You really listened to what I needed. My last therapist was nice, but you made me feel like I was progressing—like I could feel better.

-Droste Client

“Through my decades long relationship as a volunteer therapist and as a clinical supervisor, Droste has always represented a setting where welcome, healing, compassion and warmth are consistently offered.”

-Robert Tobing, Therapist

“My initial reason for seeking a therapist was to cope with a loss. Shortly after beginning sessions, however, I realized how powerful therapy can be not only for dealing with grief but also as a tool for personal growth and improving my overall well-being.”

-Droste Client

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FAQs

  • Droste is committed to keeping the cost for therapy affordable. Currently, our lowest session fee is 1/5th of the average market rate for a therapy session. This means, to keep the lights on, we need the support of mission partners who are also dedicated to making sure therapy is accessible to anyone who needs it, regardless of their financial situation.

  • Droste is different from the many for-profit companies that provide mental health services. We have been and continue to be committed to making therapy affordable and accessible without compromising quality standards.

    We respect for the dignity of each person who comes to us. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions and work with our clients to create unique paths towards their therapeutic goals. if a match doesn't feel right, we work to find the right fit, whether that is with us or if we need to make an external referral.

  • As a small non-profit, your dollar makes a huge difference! We steward your charitable donation with care to create meaningful and life-changing impact.

    87 cents of every dollar goes directly to our Scholarship Program that provides sliding-scale rates for therapy sessions. The remaining 13 cents goes to support our general operations; things like our electricity and internet bills.

    Your gifts are vital to helping us continue to provide services at flexible prices to clients in a geographically convenient location. If you want to fund something specific, please let us know!

  • Yes! All contributions to Droste are tax-deductible!

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  • There are many ways to make a difference beyond donating!

    • Ask your employer if they offer charitable gifts or matching funds—many companies support nonprofits like Droste!

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    • Get involved in other ways! Click here to explore volunteer opportunities, partnerships, and other ways to support our mission.

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