Sliding Scale Affordable Therapy $50 and Under
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.
Therapists who provide affordable sliding scale therapy as low as $50 per session.
Sarah Ranney (she/her)
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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Christy Ann Clark (She/Her)
Student Counselor
B.A.
Depth‑oriented, relational therapist helping you reclaim meaning, self‑trust, and inspired action with clarity, attunement, and insight.
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David Venzor
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Distress isn't just a problem to solve—it's a signal. I help you explore the space between who you are and how you want to be.
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Michaela Rushing (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA
Are you struggling to get through the day, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or out of control? Please reach out for support.
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Kylie Westberg (she/her)
Student Counselor
Pre-Licensed Professional
Hi my name is Kylie! I promote long lasting healing by exploring your attachments and creating internal harmony!
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Allies In Change
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
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Emily Boatwright
Student Counselor
Graduate Student Intern
I offer a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where clients can slow down and feel deeply seen.
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Sarah Whipple (she/her)
Student Counselor
I offer individual and couples therapy at $25 per session, or I can match your co-pay, whichever is less!
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Sydni Vaughan (She/Her)
Student Counselor
I'm an intern helping individuals, couples, and families build deeper connections, heal patterns, and create more authentic relationships.
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Michelle Philbrick (She/Her)
Student Counselor
I am Michelle Philbrick, an EMDR-trained Counseling Intern with 20 years of experience in the field of emergency services as a provider.
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Raina MacDonell (she/her)
Student Counselor
Student Counselor Intern
I offer a grounded, compassionate container for individuals using somatic and IFS-informed approaches.
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Kat Canada (they/them)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW, LICSW
I offer relational, radical, and collaborative psychotherapy to children, teens, and young adults under 30. I also see parents and families.
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Liza Baer (she/her)
Student Counselor
Graduate Student at Prescott College
Cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and tools to navigate life's challenges
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Eric Nielson
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
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Vinnie Gwozdz (He/Him)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, CRC, MS
Welcome to Sense of Self PDX! I am here to help you to be understood and supported as you strive for the life and relationships you want.
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Justin Little (he/him/his)
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
LMFT, INHC
I work with adults, couples, families and teens with a wide range of issues including anxiety, trauma, autoimmunity and hard relationships.
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