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.
Sarah Ranney (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
Professional Counselor Associate
I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, and trauma through somatic, mindfulness-based, and IFS-informed care.
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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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Olivia DeNicholas
Student Counselor
Hi! I am Olivia DeNicholas. Within a safe, collaborative space built on trust and attunement, I support thoughtful, forward-moving care.
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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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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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Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC was formed to meet the ever-growing need for high-quality therapy that is both accessible and affordable.
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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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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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Noelani Perkins (she/her)
Marriage and Family Therapist
Student Intern - Under Supervision
I strive to offer a space where all voices have a say in their healing.
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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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Emily Boatwright
Student Counselor
Graduate Student Intern
I offer a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where clients can slow down and feel deeply seen.
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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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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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Adriel Algiene (He/Him)
Professional Counselor Associate
MS
I work at providing a space where you can explore your feelings and self safely and without judgement and fear that centers your experience.
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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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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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