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.

Karine Charrier

Student Counselor

My name is Karine (kuh-REEN). I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, make sense of your story.

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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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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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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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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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LB Miller (they/them)

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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Noah Lavetter-Keidan (they/them)

Licensed 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.

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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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Sarah Coleman

Professional Counselor Associate

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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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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