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.
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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When life feels overwhelming, I offer a space to slow down, explore patterns, and move toward deeper connection.
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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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Hi, my name is Lori Thomas and I am Licensed Professional Counselor Associate at True Heart Therapy.
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I am dedicated to empowering clients to uncover their inner resilience.
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(He/Him) MA Candidate Professional Mental Health Pre-licensed Counselor
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Student Counselor Intern
I offer a grounded, compassionate container for individuals using somatic and IFS-informed approaches.
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I hope to help you cultivate the kind of presence that holds your thoughts, feelings and experiences gently - without judgment or shame.
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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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Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC was formed to meet the ever-growing need for high-quality therapy that is both accessible and affordable.
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Providing low-cost, culturally sensitive and affirming counseling and therapy services. Proudly serving Portland and the greater metro area.
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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.
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Hi, I’m Bailey! A graduate intern therapist who believes in balance, connection, and normalizing the 'taboo' parts of life :)
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QMHA
My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Intern - Under Supervision
Hi, I'm Sarah. I work with couples and individuals who feel stuck in patterns that aren’t working and want something to change.
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