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.

Liza Baer (she/her)

Student Counselor

Graduate Student at Prescott College

Cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and tools to navigate life's challenges

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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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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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Jacqueline Mai (She/her)

Clinical Psychologist Resident

Ph.D.

Welcome! I’m Jacqueline Mai, Ph.D., a psychologist resident based in Portland, Oregon that provides psychotherapy to adults.

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Eric Nielson

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Welcome! I work with individuals (adults and teens), couples and families.

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Michaela Rushing (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA

Are you struggling to get through the day, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or out of control? Please reach out for support.

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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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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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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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Lewis & Clark Community Counseling Center

Student Counselor

Providing low-cost, culturally sensitive and affirming counseling and therapy services. Proudly serving Portland and the greater metro area.

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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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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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Peggy Fulda

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Hey, I'm Peggy. I support people working through Big T and little t traumas: sadness, loss, disconnection, despair, and identity questions.

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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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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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