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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Colleen Van Zante (she/her)

Student Counselor

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

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Shannon Haan (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW

I believe it is my honor to hold space for the stories of others and would love to support you in navigating and understanding yours

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Michaela Rushing (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

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

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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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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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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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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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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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Wanda Burgi (she/her)

Student Counselor

When life feels upside down, I’m here - offering a space to breathe, support to lean on, and empathy that heals.

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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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Emma Keefe (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

I hope to help you cultivate the kind of presence that holds your thoughts, feelings and experiences gently - without judgment or shame.

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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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