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.
Colleen St. John (she/her)
Student Counselor
I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy to children, teens, and adults in the greater Portland area. In-person and Virtual availability.
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Brave Hope Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Brave Hope Counseling is Mental Health collective striving to create a safe space full of understanding, pride, and strength for our clients
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Evan Stuart (he/him)
Professional Counselor Associate
People want an experience of healing, not just an explanation, something they can feel deeply in a therapeutic relationship.
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Megan Rivas (She/Her)
Licensed Professional Counselor
MA, MPH, NCC
Hi! I'm currently accepting new clients with OHP for October 2026.
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Piiq Space
Licensed Professional Counselor
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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Trevor Henthorne (he/him)
Student Counselor
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain? You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
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Elise Steinberg (she/her)
Student Counselor
Feel less alone with ADHD. I bring a systems lens and a decade of work with kids to to family therapy and my work with children.
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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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Sydni Vaughan (She/Her)
Professional Counselor Associate
NCC
I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.
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Allies In Change
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
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Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC was formed to meet the ever-growing need for high-quality therapy that is both accessible and affordable.
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Riley Oglesby (he/him)
Student Counselor
BS
Life just isn’t going quite as well as you want it to? Let's figure it out together. Telehealth sessions in Portland beginning 11/30.
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Hannah Nord (she/her)
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
LMFT
Ready to come back to yourself? Let’s dig into what got you off course then start having the relationships and life that feel the most… you!
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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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Aaron Bigaouette
Professional Counselor Associate
I offer a warm, collaborative space for teens and adults to explore what they're experiencing, navigating life, and create meaningful change
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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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