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.

Olivia Cardello

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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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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Joey Bloom

Hypnotherapist

I meet everyone with the root understanding that they have all the wisdom they need inside of them. My job is to simply help uncover that.

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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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Sarah Kaehn (she/her)

Student Counselor

Marriage & Family Therapist Intern - Under Supervision

Hi, I'm Sarah. I work with couples and individuals who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t working and want something to change.

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Michaela Rushing (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

Are you struggling to get through the day, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or out of control? Please reach out for support.

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Sarah Whipple (she/her)

Student Counselor

I offer individual and couples therapy at $25 per session, or I can match your co-pay, whichever is less!

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Megan O'Neill (She/Her)

Marriage and Family Therapist

Pre-Licensed

Hello! I am a pre-licensed therapist getting my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in children and adolescents.

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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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