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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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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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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Michael Pollet (he/him)

Clinical Social Work Associate

CSWA

I welcome humor in therapy and offer a warm, judgment-free environment where you are safe to explore the uncomfortable.

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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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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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Eric Nielson

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

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

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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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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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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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Kaeli Parrish (she/her)

Student Counselor

I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.

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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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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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