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
Healing begins when you feel safe, heard, and supported. I am compassionate and dedicated Professional Counselor Associate who cares.
View ProfileHypnotherapist
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.
View ProfileMFT Student Intern
I work with individuals, couples, and important relationships to create deeper connection, emotional safety, and authentic change.
View ProfileMFT Student Intern
Warm, compassionate, collaborative couple and family therapy student intern. Helping people access their most embodied selves.
View ProfileProfessional Counselor Associate
Professional Counselor Associate
I help individuals and couples understand painful patterns, deepen connection, and move toward healing and change.
View ProfileLicensed Professional Counselor
Brave Hope Counseling is Mental Health collective striving to create a safe space full of understanding, pride, and strength for our clients
View ProfileLicensed 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.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
LMFT
Ready to come back to yourself? Let’s dig into what got you off course then start having the relationships and life that feel the most… you!
View ProfileLicensed Professional Counselor
Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC was formed to meet the ever-growing need for high-quality therapy that is both accessible and affordable.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist
Pre-Licensed
Hello! I am a pre-licensed therapist getting my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in children and adolescents.
View ProfileLicensed 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.
View ProfileLicensed 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.
View ProfileStudent Counselor
LPC Intern
A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.
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Pre-Licensed Professional
Hi my name is Kylie! I promote long lasting healing by exploring your attachments and creating internal harmony!
View ProfileClinical Social Work Associate
CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
View ProfileMFT Student Intern
Supporting adults, kids, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth with a collaborative approach.
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