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
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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Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
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MA, MPH, NCC
Hi! I'm currently accepting new clients with OHP to start in October 2026 for Monday and Wednesdays, weekly and biweekly spots available.
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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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Clinical Counseling Intern
Hi, I'm Nico 👋 I offer a grounded, relational approach to individual and couples therapy rooted in Gestalt, somatic, and mindfulness.
View ProfileLicensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator
I offer in-person and virtual therapy sessions for adults working on sexual trauma, gender, sexuality, relationships, and anxiety concerns.
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Graduate Student Intern
I offer a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where clients can slow down and feel deeply seen.
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.
View ProfileLicensed Professional Counselor
I help individuals and couples break painful patterns, rebuild emotional safety, and heal from trauma — all from the comfort of home.
View ProfileProfessional Counselor Associate
NCC
I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.
View ProfileProfessional 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.
View ProfileLicensed Marriage Family Therapist
A diverse team of therapists dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, families, children, and groups in building healthier lives.
View ProfileStudent Counselor
I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.
View ProfileLicensed Professional Counselor
We help couples and families thrive. Our therapists work with children, teens, and their families. We welcome individual adults as well.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
I am a relational therapist with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the clinical needs of neurodiverse clients
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