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 Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. Updated 12/1/25.
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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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Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Health Pacific University
Qualified Mental Health Professional
QMHP, Mental Health Intern, PsyD, PA-C
We provide outpatient assessment, therapy, and medication management for a wide range of mental health concerns.
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Scott LaForce (He, him)
Marriage 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.
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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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Trish Mairet (she/her)
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
MA Clinical Psychology
Relationship issues are my primary focus and exploring our patterns, provides powerful insight to help control Anxiety & Depression.
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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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Arjon Nance (he/him)
Social Worker
QMHA
I want you to assume your ultimate form! Maybe as a self actualized, passionate, and authentic member of a thriving social community!?
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Eric Nielson
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
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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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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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Michelle Philbrick (She/Her)
Student Counselor
I am Michelle Philbrick, an EMDR-trained Counseling Intern with 20 years of experience in the field of emergency services as a provider.
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Bailey Becker (she/her)
Student Counselor
Hi, I’m Bailey! A graduate intern therapist who believes in balance, connection, and normalizing the 'taboo' parts of life :)
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Jenn Delaune (she/her)
Student Counselor
MFT Pre-Licensed Professional
I work with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. I'd be honored to support and walk with you on your life's journey.
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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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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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