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.

Vinnie Gwozdz (He/Him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

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.

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Brittney Van Matre (she/her)

Professional Counselor

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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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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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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Colleen Van Zante (she/her)

Student Counselor

I am dedicated to empowering clients to uncover their inner resilience.

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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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Clare Knudsen (She/Her)

Student Counselor

BS in Psychology

Finding help can be hard, so I aim to make it easy. I help adults and teens find greater clarity, creative solutions, and deeper meaning.

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The Hope Connection LMFT, LPC

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

A diverse team of therapists dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, families, children, and groups in building healthier lives.

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Leslie Jones

Licensed 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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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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Kat Canada (they/them)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW, LICSW

I offer relational, radical, and collaborative psychotherapy to children, teens, and young adults under 30. I also see parents and families.

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Michelle Philbrick (She/Her)

Student Counselor

I am Michelle Philbrick, an EMDR-trained Counseling Intern with 20 years of experience in the field of emergency services as a provider.

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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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