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 Wednesday, and every other Friday. Updated 3/4/26.
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Shayla Krecklow (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC
Are you feeling stressed with life and world events? I provide compassionate and curious therapy to navigate life and past events.
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Olivia DeNicholas
Student Counselor
Hi! I am Olivia DeNicholas. Within a safe, collaborative space built on trust and attunement, I support thoughtful, forward-moving care.
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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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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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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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Arjon Nance (he/him)
Social Worker
QMHA
I want you to assume your ultimate form! Maybe as a self actualized, passionate, and authentic member of a thriving social community!?
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Jacqueline Mai (She/her)
Clinical Psychologist Resident
Ph.D.
Welcome! I’m Jacqueline Mai, Ph.D., a psychologist resident based in Portland, Oregon that provides psychotherapy to adults.
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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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Michael Pollet (he/him)
Social Worker
Graduate Intern
I welcome humor in therapy and offer a warm, judgment-free environment where you are safe to explore the uncomfortable.
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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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Colleen Van Zante (she/her)
Student Counselor
I am dedicated to empowering clients to uncover their inner resilience.
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Ivy Katz (she/her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC
I believe counseling is a collaborative approach where we work together to explore areas in your life that give you meaning and purpose.
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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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Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center
Student Counselor
Providing low-cost, culturally sensitive and affirming counseling and therapy services. Proudly serving Portland and the greater metro area.
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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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