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.

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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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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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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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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C. M. Tollefson (He/Him)

Professional Counselor Associate

I work relationally to help individuals and couples overcome trauma, deepen connection, and heal attachment wounds.

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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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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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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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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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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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Ash Jocz (she/they)

Professional Counselor Associate

I work with individuals and families to fight "the big sad" and whatever else keeps you feeling stuck.

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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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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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