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.
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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Megan Rivas (She/Her)
Professional Counselor Associate
MA, MPH, NCC
Hi! I'm currently accepting new clients with OHP and have immediate openings on Wednesday, and every other Friday. Updated 3/4/26.
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Carlyn Glaser (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MS LPC
I treat diverse couples and individuals. I use warmth and humor to connect with them to make emotional and behavioral changes.
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Kori Kramer (She/Her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, CADC-I, NCC
I have immediate availability. I provide compassionate, supportive therapy services via telehealth and have limited in-person availability.
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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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Maddie Andrews
Student Counselor
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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Kaeli Parrish (she/her)
Student Counselor
I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.
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Michelle Philbrick (She/Her)
Student Counselor
I am Michelle Philbrick, an EMDR-trained Counseling Intern with 20 years of experience in the field of emergency services as a provider.
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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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Tori Haerter (she/her)
Student Counselor
Hello! I look forward to hearing your unique story and supporting you wherever you find yourself on your journey today.
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Eric Nielson
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
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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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Nicholas Montaño (he/him)
Somatic Practitioner
SEP, LMT
I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner supporting heartful, intelligent folks who yearn to feel purpose amidst our superficial culture.
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Cee Cloud (they/them)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
MSW, LCSW
"No darkness lasts forever. And even there, there are stars." - Ursula K. Le Guin
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Family Ties Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
We help couples and families thrive. Our therapists work with children, teens, and their families. We welcome individual adults as well.
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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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