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.

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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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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Megan O'Neill (She/Her)

Marriage and Family Therapist

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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Brendan Lee (he/him/his)

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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Arjon Nance (he/him)

Social Worker

QMHA

I want you to assume your ultimate form! Maybe as a self actualized, passionate, and authentic member of a thriving social community!?

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Eric Nielson

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.

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Cee Cloud (they/them)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

MSW, LCSW

"No darkness lasts forever. And even there, there are stars." - Ursula K. Le Guin

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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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Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center

Student Counselor

Providing low-cost, culturally sensitive and affirming counseling and therapy services. Proudly serving Portland and the greater metro area.

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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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Alyssa Courtney (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

QMHA

My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.

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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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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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