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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Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
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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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When life feels overwhelming, I offer a space to slow down, explore patterns, and move toward deeper connection.
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Intern
I am a mother, traveler, & PNW native whose life has been shaped by 20 years of navigating corporate environments & personal transitions.
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Hi, my name is Lori Thomas and I am Licensed Professional Counselor Associate at True Heart Therapy.
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I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.
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I help facilitate meaningful change in your life. My hope is that you deepen your understanding of yourself, and achieve personal resolution
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BS in Psychology
Finding help can be hard, so I aim to make it easy. I help adults and teens find greater clarity, creative solutions, and deeper meaning.
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Hi! I offer a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed approach to therapy grounded in mindfulness and somatic practices.
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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.
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Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
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When life feels upside down, I’m here - offering a space to breathe, support to lean on, and empathy that heals.
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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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Student Counselor
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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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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