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.
MFT Student Intern
Supporting adults, kids, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth with a collaborative approach.
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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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I hope to help you cultivate the kind of presence that holds your thoughts, feelings and experiences gently - without judgment or shame.
View ProfileLicensed Professional Counselor
I help facilitate meaningful change in your life. My hope is that you deepen your understanding of yourself, and achieve personal resolution
View ProfileProfessional 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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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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Pre-Licensed
Hello! I am a pre-licensed therapist getting my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in children and adolescents.
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My name is Karine (kuh-REEN). I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, make sense of your story.
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I help individuals and couples break painful patterns, rebuild emotional safety, and heal from trauma — all from the comfort of home.
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We help couples and families thrive. Our therapists work with children, teens, and their families. We welcome individual adults as well.
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LPC Intern
A warm, relational space for individuals and partners seeking healing, deeper self-understanding, and more connected relationships.
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LMFT
Ready to come back to yourself? Let’s dig into what got you off course then start having the relationships and life that feel the most… you!
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When life feels overwhelming, I offer a space to slow down, explore patterns, and move toward deeper connection.
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NCC
I'm passionate about helping partners reconnect, improve communication, and rediscover emotional and sexual intimacy.
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Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
I am a relational therapist with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the clinical needs of neurodiverse clients
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Providing low-cost, culturally sensitive and affirming counseling and therapy services. Proudly serving Portland and the greater metro area.
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