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.
Marriage 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
View ProfileMarriage and Family Therapist Associate
Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.
View ProfileQualified Mental Health Professional
Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
View ProfileLicensed Professional Counselor
We help couples and families thrive. Our therapists work with children, teens, and their families. We welcome individual adults as well.
View ProfileLicensed Marriage Family Therapist
LPC, LMFT, Certified Sex Informed Couples Counselor
I am an LPC and LMFT who has a passion for helping couples and families strengthen their relational bonds to one another.
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LPC, CRC, MS
Welcome to Sense of Self PDX! I am here to help you to be understood and supported as you strive for the life and relationships you want.
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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M.S.
I'm here to help you grow from adversity, deepen your connection to others, and become clearer on who you are and what you want out of life.
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Masters in Mental Health Counseling
Life can feel alienating—how do we make space to be our truest selves while moving through culture, family, and community?
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When life feels overwhelming, I offer a space to slow down, explore patterns, and move toward deeper connection.
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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.
View ProfileLicensed Clinical Social Worker
LCSW, AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator
I offer in-person and virtual therapy sessions for adults working on sexual trauma, gender, sexuality, relationships, and anxiety concerns.
View ProfileMFT Student Intern
Supporting adults, kids, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth with a collaborative approach.
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LMFT
Ready to come back to yourself? Let’s dig into what got you off course then start having the relationships and life that feel the most… you!
View ProfileLicensed 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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LPC Intern
A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.
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