Financial Social Work
Empowering You to Embrace Change and Thrive
What Is Financial Social Work?
Money is not just about numbers. It carries family history, cultural meaning, unspoken rules, and personal beliefs about worth and safety. Financial Social Work creates space to look at the emotions beneath financial stress and how money shapes relationships, self-esteem, and life
choices.
What Financial Social Work Can Help With
- Financial shame and guilt
- Conflict with partners or family about money
- Overspending or underearning patterns
- Stress tied to debt or financial instability
- Navigating financial transitions such as divorce, caregiving, or career changes
- Building healthier habits and confidence with money
What to Expect in a Session
Sessions may include exploring your “money story,” identifying patterns you learned in your family or culture, and working through the emotions that keep you stuck. Together, we balance emotional healing with practical tools. That might look like unpacking the fears underneath your spending, practicing boundary-setting with family around money, or creating a plan that feels doable rather than overwhelming.
Our Approach
At Free to Be Therapy, Financial Social Work is offered as part of a holistic view of healing. We know money stress cannot be separated from relationships, identity, or mental health. This work is done with compassion and curiosity, not judgment. It can stand alone or be integrated with trauma therapy, Brainspotting, and other approaches to support both emotional growth and financial stability.
