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.
Licensed Professional Counselor
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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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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Marriage & Family Therapist Intern - Under Supervision
Hi, I'm Sarah. I work with couples and individuals who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t working and want something to change.
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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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CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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LCSW
I believe it is my honor to hold space for the stories of others and would love to support you in navigating and understanding yours
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Pre-Licensed
Hello! I am a pre-licensed therapist getting my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in children and adolescents.
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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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QMHA
My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
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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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I believe in the inherent strengths of each person & I am dedicated to helping clients recognize, understand and build upon these strengths.
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We are a group of private practitioners and student interns. We provide quality affordable mental health services to numerous populations.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
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I am dedicated to empowering clients to uncover their inner resilience.
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I'm an intern helping individuals, couples, and families build deeper connections, heal patterns, and create more authentic relationships.
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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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