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.
Student Counselor
B.A.
Depth‑oriented, relational therapist helping you reclaim meaning, self‑trust, and inspired action with clarity, attunement, and insight.
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LPC, LMFT, LCSW
We offer therapy for the black sheep, the unicorns, and everyone who refuses to shrink themselves to fit into the box.
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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain? You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
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My goal is to support others in discovering and tapping into their innate wisdom and authentic self. I believe that you are the expert of yo
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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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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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Providing low-cost, culturally sensitive and affirming counseling and therapy services. Proudly serving Portland and the greater metro area.
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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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I help facilitate meaningful change in your life. My hope is that you deepen your understanding of yourself, and achieve personal resolution
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Hello there! I am a counseling student intern at The Hope Connection and provide low-pay telehealth/in-person sessions.
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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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QMHA
My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
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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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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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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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I am a dedicated CADC-Registered Associate committed to helping individuals overcome addiction and reclaim control of their lives.
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