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.
Megan Rivas (She/Her)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA, MPH, NCC
Hi! I'm currently accepting new clients with OHP and have immediate openings on Wednesday, and every other Friday. Updated 3/4/26.
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Abeytax Barana (They/Them)
Professional Counselor Associate
R12625
Hi! I'm Abeytax (Ah-Bay-Tosh). I identify as a non-binary (they/them), Afro-Indigenous (Boricua), queer healer/therapist.
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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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The Hope Connection Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
We are a group of private practitioners and student interns. We provide quality affordable mental health services to numerous populations.
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Colleen Van Zante (she/her)
Student Counselor
I am dedicated to empowering clients to uncover their inner resilience.
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Victoria Snyder (She/ her)
Student Counselor
LPC Intern
Therapy for deep feelers & seekers looking for a holistic mind-body-spirit approach to healing & growth. I work with individuals & couples.
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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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Clare Knudsen (She/Her)
Student Counselor
BS in Psychology
Finding help can be hard, so I aim to make it easy. I help adults and teens find greater clarity, creative solutions, and deeper meaning.
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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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Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center
Student Counselor
Providing low-cost, culturally sensitive and affirming counseling and therapy services. Proudly serving Portland and the greater metro area.
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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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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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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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Ashley George (she/her)
Qualified Mental Health Professional
QMHA-R
I love art, dogs, playing outside, and challenging systems of oppression as they exist within/throughout us. Let's see if we're a good fit!
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Kat Canada (they/them)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW, LICSW
I offer relational, radical, and collaborative psychotherapy to children, teens, and young adults under 30. I also see parents and families.
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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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