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.
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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I work relationally to help individuals and couples overcome trauma, deepen connection, and heal attachment wounds.
View ProfileLicensed 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.
View ProfileMFT Student Intern
What has been on your mind? Together, we’ll explore how relationships, experiences, and patterns shape where you are and what comes next.
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
I am a relational therapist with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the clinical needs of neurodiverse clients
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Clinical Counseling Intern
Hi, I'm Nico 👋 I offer a grounded, relational approach to individual and couples therapy rooted in Gestalt, somatic, and mindfulness.
View ProfileProfessional 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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Pre-Licensed Professional
Hi my name is Kylie! I promote long lasting healing by exploring your attachments and creating internal harmony!
View ProfileProfessional Counselor Associate
I work with individuals and families to fight "the big sad" and whatever else keeps you feeling stuck.
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NCC
I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.
View ProfileClinical Social Work Associate
CSWA
I welcome humor in therapy and offer a warm, judgment-free environment where you are safe to explore the uncomfortable.
View ProfileLicensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW
I believe it is my honor to hold space for the stories of others and would love to support you in navigating and understanding yours
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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
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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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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Leilany Rose Calataya is a graduate student earning her Master of Arts in Counseling at Northwestern University.
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