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.

Justin Little (he/him/his)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT, INHC

I work with adults, couples, families and teens with a wide range of issues including anxiety, trauma, autoimmunity and hard relationships.

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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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Amy Marea (she/her/hers)

Student Counselor

LPC Intern

A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.

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Peggy Fulda

Licensed 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.

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Family Ties Counseling Center

Licensed Professional Counselor

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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Leslie Jones

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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Moriah Weiner (she/her)

MFT Student Intern

Supporting adults, kids, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth with a collaborative approach.

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Zena Vevaina

Licensed Professional Counselor

I help individuals and couples break painful patterns, rebuild emotional safety, and heal from trauma — all from the comfort of home.

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Sarah Whipple (she/her)

Student Counselor

I offer individual and couples therapy at $25 per session, or I can match your co-pay, whichever is less!

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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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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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Kylie Westberg (she/her)

Student Counselor

Pre-Licensed Professional

Hi my name is Kylie! I promote long lasting healing by exploring your attachments and creating internal harmony!

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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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