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.

Scott LaForce (He, him)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MFT-Associate

I have danced with the light, the dark, and the spectrum of color. Now I’d like to help you along your journey.

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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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Joey Bloom

Hypnotherapist

I meet everyone with the root understanding that they have all the wisdom they need inside of them. My job is to simply help uncover that.

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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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Jonathan Green (He/him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Graduate Student Intern

I offer to counsel for a diverse array of needs in order to help individuals thrive in their goals and personal lives.

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Christopher Fedler (He/Him/His)

Student Counselor

I am a student intern helping adult individuals navigating life transitions, challenges with identity, depression, anxiety, and relationship

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Wanda Burgi (she/her)

Student Counselor

When life feels upside down, I’m here - offering a space to breathe, support to lean on, and empathy that heals.

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Peggy Fulda

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Hey, I'm Peggy. I support people working through Big T and little t traumas: sadness, loss, disconnection, despair, and identity questions.

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Sage Rasmussen (she/they)

Student Counselor

I look forward to providing a safe, compassionate space for you to share your story and tap into your own resilience.

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Kaeli Parrish (she/her)

Student Counselor

I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.

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LB Miller (they/them)

Student Counselor

I am a transgender graduate student with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and in the clinical needs of neurodiverse clients

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Brad Poser, MS, CRC

Professional Counselor Associate

Everybody struggles with feelings of self worth or discouragement. Whether from personal loss, social difficulties or bumps in our relationships, it's easy to forget these emotions are a natural part of the human experience. It's even harder to remember it's okay to ask for help when overwhelmed.

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