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.
Licensed Professional Counselor
LPC, LMFT, LCSW
We offer therapy for the black sheep, the unicorns, and everyone who refuses to shrink themselves to fit into the box.
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Professional Mental Health Counseling Intern with a Specialization in Addiction
Mental Health Intern Counselor Intern supporting adults and teens struggling with eating disorders.
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LCSW, LCSW-C
If you feel stuck, alone, overwhelmed or confused, talk therapy can offer a way forward. Now accepting new clients for teletherapy.
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Professional Counselor Associate
Healing begins when you feel safe, heard, and supported. I am compassionate and dedicated Professional Counselor Associate who cares.
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People want an experience of healing, not just an explanation, something they can feel deeply in a therapeutic relationship.
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CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.
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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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MA
Are you struggling to get through the day, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or out of control? Please reach out for support.
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NCC
I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.
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MA, MPH, NCC
Hi! I'm currently accepting new clients with OHP to start in October 2026 for Monday and Wednesdays, weekly and biweekly spots available.
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Leilany Rose Calataya is a graduate student earning her Master of Arts in Counseling at Northwestern University.
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My name is Karine (kuh-REEN). I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, make sense of your story.
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Supporting adults, kids, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth with a collaborative approach.
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I offer individual and couples therapy at $25 per session, or I can match your co-pay, whichever is less!
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Student Counselor
Life can feel alienating—how do we make space to be our truest selves while moving through culture, family, and community?
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