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.
Student Counselor
QMHA-I, CADC-R, Professional Mental Health Counseling Intern
I support adults and teens struggling with eating disorders and help them get to a place where recovery feels sustainable and freeing.
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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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LPC, CADC II
Tired of feeling like everything is harder than it should be?
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CMHCI
Warm, affirming therapist grounded in neuroscience and relational work. LGBTQIA+ affirming. Helping people heal, grow, and connect.
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I work with individuals, couples, and important relationships to create deeper connection, emotional safety, and authentic change.
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Professional Counselor Associate
I help individuals and couples understand painful patterns, deepen connection, and move toward healing and change.
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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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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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I am a dedicated CADC-Registered Associate committed to helping individuals overcome addiction and reclaim control of their lives.
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Ph.D.
Welcome! I’m Jacqueline Mai, Ph.D., a psychologist resident based in Portland, Oregon that provides psychotherapy to adults.
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Providing low-cost, culturally sensitive and affirming counseling and therapy services. Proudly serving Portland and the greater metro area.
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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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Supporting adults, kids, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth with a collaborative approach.
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Graduate Student Intern
I offer a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where clients can slow down and feel deeply seen.
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Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
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NCC
I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.
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