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.
Sydney Francis (she/her)
Professional Counselor Associate
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
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C. M. Tollefson (He/Him)
Professional Counselor Associate
I work relationally to help individuals and couples overcome trauma, deepen connection, and heal attachment wounds.
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James Nwosu
Qualified 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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Emma Keefe (she/her)
Professional 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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Jacqueline Mai (She/her)
Clinical Psychologist Resident
Ph.D.
Welcome! I’m Jacqueline Mai, Ph.D., a psychologist resident based in Portland, Oregon that provides psychotherapy to adults.
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Ash Jocz (she/they)
Professional Counselor Associate
I work with individuals and families to fight "the big sad" and whatever else keeps you feeling stuck.
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Henry Hawking
Student Counselor
I am a student counselor, earning my MSW at Portland State. I see authenticity and trust as the foundation of every therapeutic connection.
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Misha VanEaton
Clinical Social Work Associate
CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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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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Leilany Rose Calataya
Student Counselor
Leilany Rose Calataya is a graduate student earning her Master of Arts in Counseling at Northwestern University.
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The Hope Connection LMFT, LPC
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
A diverse team of therapists dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, families, children, and groups in building healthier lives.
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Jean LaRosa (she/her)
Student Counselor
When life feels overwhelming, I offer a space to slow down, explore patterns, and move toward deeper connection.
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Rebecca Evers (she/her)
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Hi! I offer a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed approach to therapy grounded in mindfulness and somatic practices.
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Fox Convey (she, they)
Professional Counselor Associate
Masters of Arts in Clincial Psychology (MA), Registered Associate
A warm, relational space to slow down, reconnect, and make meaning—rooted in curiosity, social justice, and the wisdom of your whole self.
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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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Licensed Professional Counselor
Burnout is everywhere. Professional women/working moms, women between jobs, teachers, students, caregivers - all tell me they are chronically tired, overwhelmed and discouraged. I hear from them how work, relationships, and even recreation - just feel like demands on their time. They're just *done*!
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