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
Graduate Student Intern
I strive to offer a space where you can bring your whole self—your struggles, dreams, and everything in between.
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QMHA
My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
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Leilany Rose Calataya is a graduate student earning her Master of Arts in Counseling at Northwestern University.
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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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I am a transgender graduate student with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and in the clinical needs of neurodiverse clients
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Graduate Student Intern
I care deeply about human development and believe everyone has the power to grow and change.
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I am Michelle Philbrick, an EMDR-trained Counseling Intern with 20 years of experience in the field of emergency services as a provider.
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LCSW, LICSW
I offer relational, radical, and collaborative psychotherapy to children, teens, and young adults under 30. I also see parents and families.
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Graduate Student
A broken home, falling in love, and more taught me how powerful and influential relationships are. They also led me to this profession.
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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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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.
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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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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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I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.
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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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Graduate Student Intern
I offer to counsel for a diverse array of needs in order to help individuals thrive in their goals and personal lives.
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