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.
David Venzor
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Distress isn't just a problem to solve—it's a signal. Let's explore the space between where you are and how you want to be.
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Sarah Ranney (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
Professional Counselor Associate
I help individuals and couples understand painful patterns, deepen connection, and move toward healing and change.
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Carlyn Glaser (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MS LPC
I treat diverse couples and individuals. I use warmth and humor to connect with them to make emotional and behavioral changes.
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Beck Beverage (they/them)
Student Counselor
Do you long for deeper contact with your body, the people you care about, and the earth? Let's connect.
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Frankie Forrester (they/them/theirs)
Professional Counselor Associate
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCE
Hi! I'm Frankie, a Black, transracially adopted, queer therapist who specializes in identity work with individuals, youth, and families.
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James Nwosu
Qualified 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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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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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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Amy Marea (she/her/hers)
Student Counselor
LPC Intern
A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.
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Gabe Zelico (he/him/his)
Student Counselor
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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Sarah Whipple (she/her)
Student Counselor
I offer individual and couples therapy at $25 per session, or I can match your co-pay, whichever is less!
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Allies In Change
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
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Leslie Yeargers (she/her)
Licensed 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.
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Vinnie Gwozdz (He/Him)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, CRC, MS
Welcome to Sense of Self PDX! I am here to help you to be understood and supported as you strive for the life and relationships you want.
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Karine Charrier
Student Counselor
My name is Karine (kuh-REEN). I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, make sense of your story.
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Raina MacDonell (she/her)
Student Counselor
Student Counselor Intern
I offer a grounded, compassionate container for individuals using somatic and IFS-informed approaches.
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