Awkward Money Conversations: The Cost of Mental Health Treatment Episode 168 In today’s episode, I speak with Amanda Koplin, founder of Koplin Consulting about the awkward conversations around paying for mental health services. We discuss the stigma around mental health, the high cost of treatment, and the reluctance of some individuals and families to pay for treatment.  Amanda Koplin, LPC, is a mental health entrepreneur and thought leader who creates innovative solutions to fill gaps in the mental healthcare system. In 2014, she created and developed an idea for a mental health urgent care clinic and sold it in 2016 to create Koplin Consulting, a nationwide concierge mental health treatment team service. Amanda is passionate about helping people achieve mental wellness and creating sustainable support systems and solutions which integrate seamlessly into real life. Listen to this podcast and discover: Why some people will pay for cancer treatment but not therapy How uncertain treatment outcomes make it harder for some to pay Why paying 100% of your adult child’s treatment may not be best Why your therapist may also suffer from money silence Tips for starting the conversation about investing in your best asset - you! Want to connect with Amanda Here’s how: Koplin Consulting LinkedIn: Amanda Koplin Resources:  If you are looking for low-cost or free treatment, check out these websites to learn more:  Mentalhealth.gov Project Heal National Alliance on Mental Illness   A special thank you to our episode sponsor, Life Transitions by Dr. Amy.   This episode is sponsored by Life Transitions by Dr. Amy. When it comes to life’s changes, there are two types of people: those experiencing the change and the professionals advising them. Life Transitions by Dr. Amy walks beside both, helping financial professionals and individuals navigate more gracefully through any life change. To find out more, click here.  Our Sponsor’s Special Offer for Advisors: 20% off our listeners’ choice of Dr. Amy's Advisor Programs with the discount code of DrAmy20.        Let me know what you think of this episode. Leave a review on your iTunes or your favorite podcast app.  OTHER WAYS TO ENJOY THIS POST: