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.
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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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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David Venzor
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
A steady, human space for individuals and couples navigating what life is asking of them now.
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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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Nico Evers (He/Him)
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Clinical Counseling Intern
Hi, I'm Nico 👋 I offer a grounded, relational approach to individual and couples therapy rooted in Gestalt, somatic, and mindfulness.
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Leslie Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor
I help facilitate meaningful change in your life. My hope is that you deepen your understanding of yourself, and achieve personal resolution
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Amy Marea (she/her/hers)
Student Counselor
LPC Intern
A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.
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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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Misha VanEaton
Clinical Social Work Associate
CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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Tori Haerter (she/her)
Student Counselor
Hello! I look forward to hearing your unique story and supporting you wherever you find yourself on your journey today.
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Jacqueline Mai (She/her)
Clinical Psychologist Resident
Ph.D.
Welcome! I’m Jacqueline Mai, Ph.D., a psychologist resident based in Portland, Oregon that provides psychotherapy to adults.
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Alyssa Courtney (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
QMHA
My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
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Sydney Francis (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
My goal is to support others in discovering and tapping into their innate wisdom and authentic self. I believe that you are the expert of yo
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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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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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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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