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.
Licensed Professional Counselor
We are a team of counselors who believe that all families can overcome challenges and live happier, more harmonious lives together.
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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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Graduate Student at Prescott College
Cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and tools to navigate life's challenges
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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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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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I am a counseling intern interested in helping individuals and couples overcome trauma, deepen connection, and heal attachment wounds.
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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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Graduate Intern
I welcome humor in therapy and offer a warm, judgment-free environment where you are safe to explore the uncomfortable.
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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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M.A., Professional Counselor Associate #R11316, NCC
I help clients find compassion and confidence for themselves and their relationships.
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Student Counselor Intern
I offer a grounded, compassionate container for individuals using somatic and IFS-informed approaches.
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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.
View ProfileLicensed Marriage Family Therapist
A diverse team of therapists dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, families, children, and groups in building healthier lives.
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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I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.
View ProfileLicensed Clinical Social Worker
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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