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.
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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Evan Stuart (he/him)
Professional Counselor Associate
People want an experience of healing, not just an explanation, something they can feel deeply in a therapeutic relationship.
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Josiah Erickson (He/Him)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
Relational trauma therapy integrating EMDR, clinical hypnosis & body-oriented approaches for complex trauma, dissociation & religious trauma
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Shannon Haan (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
I believe it is my honor to hold space for the stories of others and would love to support you in navigating and understanding yours
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Michael Pollet (he/him)
Social Worker
Graduate Intern
I welcome humor in therapy and offer a warm, judgment-free environment where you are safe to explore the uncomfortable.
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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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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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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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Megan O'Neill (She/Her)
Marriage 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.
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Nicholas Montaño (he/him)
Somatic Practitioner
SEP, LMT
I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner supporting heartful, intelligent folks who yearn to feel purpose amidst our superficial culture.
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Noelani Perkins (she/her)
Student Counselor
I strive to offer a space where all voices have a say in their healing.
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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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Emma Keefe (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
I hope to help you cultivate the kind of presence that holds your thoughts, feelings and experiences gently - without judgment or shame.
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Heidi Colligan (she/her)
Student Counselor
Graduate Student Intern
I care deeply about human development and believe everyone has the power to grow and change.
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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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Family Roots Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
We are a team of counselors who believe that all families can overcome challenges and live happier, more harmonious lives together.
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