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
LMFT
Mahina Therapy PLLC envisions a world in which all underrepresented people have access to quality mental health services that honors them.
View ProfileSocial Worker
M.SW., C.S.W.A.
Dedicated social worker specializing in aiding children, teens, and adults. Collaborative team player promoting transformative change
View ProfileStudent Counselor
When life feels upside down, I’m here - offering a space to breathe, support to lean on, and empathy that heals.
View ProfileLicensed 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.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist
Graduate Student
A broken home, falling in love, and more taught me how powerful and influential relationships are. They also led me to this profession.
View ProfileStudent 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.
View ProfileLicensed Clinical Social Worker
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
View ProfileStudent Counselor
I am Michelle Philbrick, an EMDR-trained Counseling Intern with 20 years of experience in the field of emergency services as a provider.
View ProfileMarriage 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.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
View ProfileQualified Mental Health Professional
QMHA-R
I love art, dogs, playing outside, and challenging systems of oppression as they exist within/throughout us. Let's see if we're a good fit!
View ProfileStudent Counselor
I am a transgender graduate student with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and in the clinical needs of neurodiverse clients
View ProfileLicensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW, LICSW
I offer relational, radical, and collaborative psychotherapy to children, teens, and young adults under 30. I also see parents and families.
View ProfileStudent Counselor
I am dedicated to empowering clients to uncover their inner resilience.
View ProfileClinical Social Work Associate
CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
View ProfileSocial Worker
Graduate Intern
I welcome humor in therapy and offer a warm, judgment-free environment where you are safe to explore the uncomfortable.
View Profile