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.
MFT Student Intern
MFT Student Intern
Better Tomorrows Begin Today With YOU!!!
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QMHP, Mental Health Intern, PsyD, PA-C
We provide outpatient assessment, therapy, and medication management for a wide range of mental health concerns.
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I am a student counselor, earning my MSW at Portland State. I see authenticity and trust as the foundation of every therapeutic connection.
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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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Leilany Rose Calataya is a graduate student earning her Master of Arts in Counseling at Northwestern University.
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LPC Intern
A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.
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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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Pre-Licensed Professional
Hi my name is Kylie! I promote long lasting healing by exploring your attachments and creating internal harmony!
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.
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Clinical Counseling Intern
Hi, I'm Nico 👋 I offer a grounded, relational approach to individual and couples therapy rooted in Gestalt, somatic, and mindfulness.
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.
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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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LCSW, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator
I offer in-person and virtual therapy sessions for adults working on sexual trauma, gender, sexuality, relationships, and anxiety concerns.
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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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CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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I work relationally to help individuals and couples overcome trauma, deepen connection, and heal attachment wounds.
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