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
I am a student counselor, earning my MSW at Portland State. I see authenticity and trust as the foundation of every therapeutic connection.
View ProfileLicensed Marriage Family Therapist
LPC, LMFT, Certified Sex Informed Couples Counselor
I am an LPC and LMFT who has a passion for helping couples and families strengthen their relational bonds to one another.
View ProfileProfessional 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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M.S.
I'm here to help you grow from adversity, deepen your connection to others, and become clearer on who you are and what you want out of life.
View ProfileClinical Social Work Associate
CSWA
I welcome humor in therapy and offer a warm, judgment-free environment where you are safe to explore the uncomfortable.
View ProfileProfessional Counselor Associate
MA
Are you struggling to get through the day, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or out of control? Please reach out for support.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
I am a relational therapist with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the clinical needs of neurodiverse clients
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
LMFT
Ready to come back to yourself? Let’s dig into what got you off course then start having the relationships and life that feel the most… you!
View ProfileQualified Mental Health Professional
Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
View ProfileLicensed 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.
View ProfileLicensed Professional Counselor
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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LPC Intern
A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.
View ProfileProfessional Counselor Associate
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?
View ProfileLicensed Clinical Social Worker
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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Graduate Student Intern
I offer a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where clients can slow down and feel deeply seen.
View ProfileMFT Student Intern
Supporting adults, kids, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth with a collaborative approach.
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