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.
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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I offer individual and couples therapy at $25 per session, or I can match your co-pay, whichever is less!
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We help couples and families thrive. Our therapists work with children, teens, and their families. We welcome individual adults as well.
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My goal is to support others in discovering and tapping into their innate wisdom and authentic self. I believe that you are the expert of yo
View ProfileQualified Mental Health Professional
I am a dedicated CADC-Registered Associate committed to helping individuals overcome addiction and reclaim control of their lives.
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I'm an intern helping individuals, couples, and families build deeper connections, heal patterns, and create more authentic relationships.
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Pre-Licensed
Hello! I am a pre-licensed therapist getting my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in children and adolescents.
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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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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
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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CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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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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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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LPC, LMFT, Certified Sex Informed Couples Counselor
I am an LPC and LMFT who has a passion for helping couples and families strengthen their relational bonds to one another.
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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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