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.

Pacific Psychology & Comprehensive Health Pacific University

Qualified Mental Health Professional

QMHP, Mental Health Intern, PsyD, PA-C

We provide outpatient assessment, therapy, and medication management for a wide range of mental health concerns.

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Evan Stuart (he/him)

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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Trevor Henthorne (he/him)

Student Counselor

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain? You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.

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Abby Hughes (She/Her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

You don’t have to shrink, soften, or perform your way through therapy. Bring your whole, complicated self. We’ll make room for all of it.

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Colleen St. John (she/her)

Student Counselor

I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy to children, teens, and adults in the greater Portland area. In-person and Virtual availability.

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Morgan Wilde (She/Her)

MFT Student Intern

I work with individuals, couples, and important relationships to create deeper connection, emotional safety, and authentic change.

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Michelle Sorensen (she/her)

Student Counselor

CMHCI

Warm, affirming therapist grounded in neuroscience and relational work. LGBTQIA+ affirming. Helping people heal, grow, and connect.

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Victoria Snyder (She/ her)

Student Counselor

LPC Intern

Therapy for deep feelers & seekers looking for a holistic mind-body-spirit approach to healing & growth. I work with individuals & couples.

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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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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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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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