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.
Professional Counselor Associate
People want an experience of healing, not just an explanation, something they can feel deeply in a therapeutic relationship.
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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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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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Professional Counselor Associate
I help clients navigate depression, anxiety, and trauma through somatic, mindfulness-based, and IFS-informed care.
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I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.
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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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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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Leilany Rose Calataya is a graduate student earning her Master of Arts in Counseling at Northwestern University.
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When life feels overwhelming, I offer a space to slow down, explore patterns, and move toward deeper connection.
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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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MA
Are you struggling to get through the day, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or out of control? Please reach out for support.
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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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CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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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.
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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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