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.
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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Wanda Burgi (she/her)
Student Counselor
When life feels upside down, I’m here - offering a space to breathe, support to lean on, and empathy that heals.
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Family Ties Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
We help couples and families thrive. Our therapists work with children, teens, and their families. We welcome individual adults as well.
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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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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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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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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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Misha VanEaton
Clinical Social Work Associate
CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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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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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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Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center
Student Counselor
Providing low-cost, culturally sensitive and affirming counseling and therapy services. Proudly serving Portland and the greater metro area.
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Family Roots Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
We are a team of counselors who believe that all families can overcome challenges and live happier, more harmonious lives together.
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Sarah Coleman
Professional Counselor
Student Counselor
Life can feel alienating—how do we make space to be our truest selves while moving through culture, family, and community?
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Jean LaRosa (she/her)
Student Counselor
When life feels overwhelming, I offer a space to slow down, explore patterns, and move toward deeper connection.
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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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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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