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.
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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Eric Nielson
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
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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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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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Allies In Change
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
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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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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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Bailey Becker (she/her)
Student Counselor
Hi, I’m Bailey! A graduate intern therapist who believes in balance, connection, and normalizing the 'taboo' parts of life :)
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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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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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Michelle Philbrick (She/Her)
Student Counselor
I am Michelle Philbrick, an EMDR-trained Counseling Intern with 20 years of experience in the field of emergency services as a provider.
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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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Raina MacDonell (she/her)
Student Counselor
Student Counselor Intern
I offer a grounded, compassionate container for individuals using somatic and IFS-informed approaches.
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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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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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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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