Below are therapists in the Portland-area that provide affordable counseling services based on a sliding scale. If you choose not to use insurance and would rather pay out of pocket, the therapists below have committed to charging as little as $50 per session. Some counselors slide as low as $20 per session. There are many different reasons for choosing to pay out of pocket for therapy services. You may not have insurance or don't want to bother with your insurance coverage or have any medical record of counseling services. Finding a sliding scale therapist also makes sense if you have insurance but your deductible for mental health benefits is too high.
Professional Counselor Associate
Professional Counselor Associate
I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, and trauma through somatic, mindfulness-based, and IFS-informed care.
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LPC
Our mission is to help clients reach their piiq potential—one person, one session, and one breakthrough at a time.
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B.A.
Depth‑oriented, relational therapist helping you reclaim meaning, self‑trust, and inspired action with clarity, attunement, and insight.
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We help couples and families thrive. Our therapists work with children, teens, and their families. We welcome individual adults as well.
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Hi, I’m Bailey! A graduate intern therapist who believes in balance, connection, and normalizing the 'taboo' parts of life :)
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I am dedicated to empowering clients to uncover their inner resilience.
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R12625
Hi! I'm Abeytax (Ah-Bay-Tosh). I identify as a non-binary (they/them), Afro-Indigenous (Boricua), queer healer/therapist.
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Pre-Licensed
Hello! I am a pre-licensed therapist getting my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in children and adolescents.
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M.S.
I'm here to help you grow from adversity, deepen your connection to others, and become clearer on who you are and what you want out of life.
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We are a group of private practitioners and student interns. We provide quality affordable mental health services to numerous populations.
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MSW, LCSW
"No darkness lasts forever. And even there, there are stars." - Ursula K. Le Guin
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Clinical Counseling Intern
Hi, I'm Nico 👋 I offer a grounded, relational approach to individual and couples therapy rooted in Gestalt, somatic, and mindfulness.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
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SEP, LMT
I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner supporting heartful, intelligent folks who yearn to feel purpose amidst our superficial culture.
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BS in Psychology
Finding help can be hard, so I aim to make it easy. I help adults and teens find greater clarity, creative solutions, and deeper meaning.
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I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.
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