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.
Olivia Cardello
Professional Counselor Associate
Hi! I am Olivia Cardello. Within a safe, collaborative space built on trust and attunement, I support thoughtful, care and exploration.
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Christy Ann Clark (She/Her)
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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Monica Bloom (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
Professional Counselor Associate
Healing begins when you feel safe, heard, and supported. I am compassionate and dedicated Professional Counselor Associate who cares.
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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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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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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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Amy Marea (she/her/hers)
Student Counselor
LPC Intern
A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.
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Liza Baer (she/her)
Student Counselor
Graduate Student at Prescott College
Cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and tools to navigate life's challenges
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Sydney Francis (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
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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Karine Charrier
Student Counselor
My name is Karine (kuh-REEN). I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, make sense of your story.
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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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Gabe Zelico (he/him/his)
Student Counselor
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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Hannah Armstrong (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
M.A., Professional Counselor Associate #R11316, NCC
I help clients find compassion and confidence for themselves and their relationships.
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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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Licensed Professional Counselor
Burnout is everywhere. Professional women/working moms, women between jobs, teachers, students, caregivers - all tell me they are chronically tired, overwhelmed and discouraged. I hear from them how work, relationships, and even recreation - just feel like demands on their time. They're just *done*!
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