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.
Student Counselor
QMHA-I, CADC-R, Professional Mental Health Counseling Intern with a Specialization in Addiction
Mental Health Counseling Intern supporting adults and teens struggling with eating disorders.
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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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I work with individuals, couples, and important relationships to create deeper connection, emotional safety, and authentic change.
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LPC
Our mission is to help clients reach their piiq potential—one person, one session, and one breakthrough at a time.
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Warm, compassionate, collaborative couple and family therapy student intern. Helping people access their most embodied selves.
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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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MA
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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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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I work relationally to help individuals and couples overcome trauma, deepen connection, and heal attachment wounds.
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Pre-Licensed Professional
Hi my name is Kylie! I promote long lasting healing by exploring your attachments and creating internal harmony!
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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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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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I am a dedicated CADC-Registered Associate committed to helping individuals overcome addiction and reclaim control of their lives.
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Masters in Mental Health Counseling
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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I work with individuals and families to fight "the big sad" and whatever else keeps you feeling stuck.
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LPC Intern
A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.
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