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.
Michelle Sorensen (she/her)
Student Counselor
CMHCI
Warm, affirming therapist grounded in neuroscience and relational work. LGBTQIA+ affirming. Helping people heal, grow, and connect.
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Monica Bloom (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
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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Scott LaForce (He/him)
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
MFT-Associate
I have danced with the light, the dark, and the spectrum of color. Now I’d like to help you along your journey.
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Kylie Westberg (she/her)
Student Counselor
Pre-Licensed Professional
Hi my name is Kylie! I promote long lasting healing by exploring your attachments and creating internal harmony!
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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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Michelle Philbrick (She/Her)
Student Counselor
I am Michelle Philbrick, an EMDR-trained Counseling Intern with 20 years of experience in the field of emergency services as a provider.
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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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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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Frankie Forrester (they/them/theirs)
Professional Counselor Associate
Professional Counselor Associate, MS, NCE
Hi! I'm Frankie, a Black, transracially adopted, queer therapist who specializes in identity work with individuals, youth, and families.
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Leilany Rose Calataya
Student Counselor
Leilany Rose Calataya is a graduate student earning her Master of Arts in Counseling at Northwestern University.
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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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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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Stephanie Lopez (she/her)
Student Counselor
Hello there! I am a counseling student intern at The Hope Connection and provide low-pay telehealth/in-person sessions.
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Sydney Francis (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
My goal is to support others in discovering and tapping into their innate wisdom and authentic self. I believe that you are the expert of yo
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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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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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