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.
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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Misha VanEaton
Clinical Social Work Associate
CSWA
Providing therapy for individuals navigating grief and loss, the impacts of trauma, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.
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Jenna Rudnitska (She/her)
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
Accepting new clients. Compassionate therapy for children, teens, adults, couples & families in Portland and Newberg.
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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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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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Rebecca Evers (she/her)
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Hi! I offer a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed approach to therapy grounded in mindfulness and somatic practices.
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James Nwosu
Qualified Mental Health Professional
I am a dedicated CADC-Registered Associate committed to helping individuals overcome addiction and reclaim control of their lives.
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Raina MacDonell (she/her)
Student Counselor
Student Counselor Intern
I offer a grounded, compassionate container for individuals using somatic and IFS-informed approaches.
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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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C. M. Tollefson (He/Him)
Student Counselor
I am a counseling intern interested in helping individuals and couples overcome trauma, deepen connection, and heal attachment wounds.
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Sage Rasmussen (she/they)
Student Counselor
I look forward to providing a safe, compassionate space for you to share your story and tap into your own resilience.
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Family Roots Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
We are a team of counselors who believe that all families can overcome challenges and live happier, more harmonious lives together.
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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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Leilany Rose Calataya
Student Counselor
Leilany Rose Calataya is a graduate student earning her Master of Arts in Counseling at Northwestern University.
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Michael Pollet (he/him)
Social Worker
Graduate Intern
I welcome humor in therapy and offer a warm, judgment-free environment where you are safe to explore the uncomfortable.
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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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