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.
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MA, MPH, NCC
Hi! I'm currently accepting new clients with OHP for October 2026.
View ProfileProfessional Counselor Associate
People want an experience of healing, not just an explanation, something they can feel deeply in a therapeutic relationship.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
MA
You don’t have to shrink, soften, or perform your way through therapy. Bring your whole, complicated self. We’ll make room for all of it.
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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain? You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
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LPC
Our mission is to help clients reach their piiq potential—one person, one session, and one breakthrough at a time.
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LPC Intern
Therapy for deep feelers & seekers looking for a holistic mind-body-spirit approach to healing & growth. I work with individuals & couples.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
MFT-Associate
I have danced with the light, the dark, and the spectrum of color. Now I’d like to help you along your journey.
View ProfileLicensed Marriage Family Therapist
LPC, LMFT, Certified Sex Informed Couples Counselor
I am an LPC and LMFT who has a passion for helping couples and families strengthen their relational bonds to one another.
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 ProfileProfessional Counselor Associate
I work with individuals and families to fight "the big sad" and whatever else keeps you feeling stuck.
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NCC
I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.
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When life feels overwhelming, I offer a space to slow down, explore patterns, and move toward deeper connection.
View ProfileQualified 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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M.S.
I'm here to help you grow from adversity, deepen your connection to others, and become clearer on who you are and what you want out of life.
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We help couples and families thrive. Our therapists work with children, teens, and their families. We welcome individual adults as well.
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