There are many providers out there who charge way too much money for their time and services.  I stay away from them, which is another reason I go to Julie's in NYC.  Pricing there is very fair.  There is also one girl in the Mid-west I think, with awesome TER reviews, that gets 150/hr, and plainly says on her site that that's all she believes a session is worth with ANY provider.  If I get to her area, I would plan my trip around seeing her for attitude alone!  My best experiences have been with providers on the lower end of the fee scale (ie- 300/hr or less), and typically I won't see a provider for more than that (with one notable exception).  There are providers that have, on this board, made remarks that business is bad.  Well, business is bad all over, and perhaps they should consider adjusting donations until we all get back on our feet.  I have seen some web sites where they have made allowances and adjustments for that, and I applaud those providers.  I understand that overheads are high, and like athletes there is just so much time before their carrers must come to an end, but we aren't all George Steinbrenners, just like they aren't all Jason Giambis.  The strike idea is appealing, but I believe that thinking with my little head would kick way before the end of the strike period.  But this is a terrific topic for this board, and a great way to let the providers know how we feel.  I would love to hear responses from them as well.