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.
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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Mahina Therapy PLLC (they/them)
Student Counselor
LMFT
Mahina Therapy PLLC envisions a world in which all underrepresented people have access to quality mental health services that honors them.
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Hayley Brumfield (she/her)
Student Counselor
QMHA-I, CADC-R, Professional Mental Health Counseling Intern with a Specialization in Addiction
Mental Health Counseling Intern supporting adults and teens struggling with eating disorders.
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Morgan Diaz (They/Them)
MFT Student Intern
I have been in the PNW for 10 years now, and when I am not with clients, you can find me swimming, playing video games, or petting animals!
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Elise Steinberg (she/her)
Student Counselor
Feel less alone with ADHD. I bring a systems lens and a decade of work with kids to to family therapy and my work with children.
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Michelle Sorensen (she/her)
Student Counselor
CMHCI
Warm, affirming therapist grounded in neuroscience and relational work. LGBTQIA+ affirming. Helping people heal, grow, and connect.
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Rebel Heart Therapy (Group Practice) (SHE/HER, THEY/THEM, HE/HIM)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, LMFT, LCSW
We offer therapy for the black sheep, the unicorns, and everyone who refuses to shrink themselves to fit into the box.
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Colleen St. John (she/her)
Student Counselor
I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy to children, teens, and adults in the greater Portland area. In-person and Virtual availability.
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Sam Wilson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW, LCSW-C
If you feel stuck, alone, overwhelmed or confused, talk therapy can offer a way forward. Now accepting new clients for teletherapy.
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Megan Rivas (She/Her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, MPH, NCC
Hi! I'm currently accepting new clients with OHP to start in October 2026 for Monday and Wednesdays, weekly and biweekly spots available.
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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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Zena Vevaina
Licensed Professional Counselor
I help individuals and couples break painful patterns, rebuild emotional safety, and heal from trauma — all from the comfort of home.
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James Nwosu
Qualified Mental Health Professional
I am a dedicated CADC-Registered Associate committed to helping individuals overcome addiction and reclaim control of their lives.
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Sydni Vaughan (She/Her)
Professional Counselor Associate
NCC
I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.
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Jean LaRosa (she/her)
Student Counselor
When life feels overwhelming, I offer a space to slow down, explore patterns, and move toward deeper connection.
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Henry Hawking
Student Counselor
I am a student counselor, earning my MSW at Portland State. I see authenticity and trust as the foundation of every therapeutic connection.
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