Sliding Scale Affordable Therapy $50 and Under

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.

Therapists who provide affordable sliding scale therapy as low as $50 per session.

Brittney Van Matre (she/her)

Professional Counselor

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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Ivy Katz (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

I believe counseling is a collaborative approach where we work together to explore areas in your life that give you meaning and purpose.

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Nico Evers (He/Him)

Qualified Mental Health Professional

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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Emily Boatwright

Student Counselor

Graduate Student Intern

I offer a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where clients can slow down and feel deeply seen.

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Nicholas Montaño (he/him)

Somatic Practitioner

SEP, LMT

I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner supporting heartful, intelligent folks who yearn to feel purpose amidst our superficial culture.

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Gabe Zelico (he/him/his)

Student Counselor

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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Heidi Colligan (she/her)

Student Counselor

Graduate Student Intern

I care deeply about human development and believe everyone has the power to grow and change.

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Kat Canada (they/them)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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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Clare Knudsen (She/Her)

Student Counselor

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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Sage Rasmussen (she/they)

Student Counselor

I look forward to providing a safe, compassionate space for you to share your story and tap into your own resilience.

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Sarah Coleman

Professional Counselor

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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Brad Poser, MS, CRC

Professional 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.

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