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.
Megan Rivas (She/Her)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA, MPH, NCC
Hi! I'm currently accepting new clients with OHP and have immediate openings on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. Updated 12/1/25.
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Mahina Therapy PLLC (they/them)
Student Counselor
LMFT
Mahina Therapy PLLC envisions a world in which all underrepresented people have access to quality mental health services that honors them.
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Brendan Lee (he/him/his)
Student Counselor
Graduate Student Intern
I strive to offer a space where you can bring your whole self—your struggles, dreams, and everything in between.
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Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC was formed to meet the ever-growing need for high-quality therapy that is both accessible and affordable.
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Sage Rasmussen (she/they)
Student Counselor
I look forward to providing a safe, compassionate space for you to share your story and tap into your own resilience.
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Shannon Haan (she/her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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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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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Leslie Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor
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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Noelani Perkins (she/her)
Student Counselor
I strive to offer a space where all voices have a say in their healing.
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Vinnie Gwozdz (He/Him)
Licensed Professional Counselor
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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Bailey Becker (she/her)
Student Counselor
Hi, I’m Bailey! A graduate intern therapist who believes in balance, connection, and normalizing the 'taboo' parts of life :)
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Leslie Yeargers (she/her)
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
LPC, LMFT, Certified Sex Informed Couples Counselor
I am an LPC and LMFT who has a passion for helping couples and famillies strengthen their relational bonds to one another.
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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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Alyssa Courtney (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
QMHA
My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
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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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Allies In Change
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
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