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.

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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Sarah Coleman

Professional Counselor

Student Counselor

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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Amy Marea (she/her/hers)

Student Counselor

LPC Intern

A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.

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Nico Evers (He/Him)

Qualified Mental Health Professional

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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Leslie Yeargers (she/her)

Licensed 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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Emily Boatwright

Student Counselor

Graduate Student Intern

I offer a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where clients can slow down and feel deeply seen.

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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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Mindful Therapy Pacific NW, LLC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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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Tori Haerter (she/her)

Student Counselor

Hello! I look forward to hearing your unique story and supporting you wherever you find yourself on your journey today.

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Megan O'Neill (She/Her)

Marriage and Family Therapist

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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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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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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