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.
Clinical Psychologist Resident
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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LPC Intern
A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.
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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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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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Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
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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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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 offer individual and couples therapy at $25 per session, or I can match your co-pay, whichever is less!
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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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NCC
I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.
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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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I work relationally to help individuals and couples overcome trauma, deepen connection, and heal attachment wounds.
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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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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.
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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.
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LMFT, INHC
I work with adults, couples, families and teens with a wide range of issues including anxiety, trauma, autoimmunity and hard relationships.
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