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.
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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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain? You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.
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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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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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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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QMHA-I, CADC-R, Professional Mental Health Counseling Intern with a Specialization in Addiction
Mental Health Counseling Intern supporting adults and teens struggling with eating disorders.
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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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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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NCC
I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.
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I work with individuals and families to fight "the big sad" and whatever else keeps you feeling stuck.
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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
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Masters in Mental Health Counseling
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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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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I provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy to children, teens, and adults in the greater Portland area. In-person and Virtual availability.
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Burnout is everywhere. Professional women/working moms, women between jobs, teachers, students, caregivers - all tell me they are chronically tired, overwhelmed and discouraged. I hear from them how work, relationships, and even recreation - just feel like demands on their time. They're just *done*!
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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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