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.

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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Shannon Haan (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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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Michaela Rushing (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

Are you struggling to get through the day, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or out of control? Please reach out for support.

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Liza Baer (she/her)

Student Counselor

Graduate Student at Prescott College

Cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and tools to navigate life's challenges

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Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center

Student Counselor

Providing low-cost, culturally sensitive and affirming counseling and therapy services. Proudly serving Portland and the greater metro area.

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Rebecca Evers (she/her)

Qualified Mental Health Professional

Hi! I offer a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed approach to therapy grounded in mindfulness and somatic practices.

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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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Jenna Rudnitska (She/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Accepting new clients. Compassionate therapy for children, teens, adults, couples & families in Portland and Newberg.

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C. M. Tollefson (He/Him)

Professional Counselor Associate

I work relationally to help individuals and couples overcome trauma, deepen connection, and heal attachment wounds.

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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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Karine Charrier

Student Counselor

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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Sydni Vaughan (She/Her)

Professional Counselor Associate

NCC

I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.

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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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