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.
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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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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Cee Cloud (they/them)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
MSW, LCSW
"No darkness lasts forever. And even there, there are stars." - Ursula K. Le Guin
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Kaeli Parrish (she/her)
Student Counselor
I am a student counselor who focuses on creating a collaborative, authentic and safe environment for my clients.
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Nicholas Montaño (he/him)
Somatic Practitioner
SEP, LMT
I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner supporting heartful, intelligent folks who yearn to feel purpose amidst our superficial culture.
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Arianne Cozi
Student Counselor
Together we will unwind challenges, release deep emotional blocks & rewire your nervous system to find a path that's fulfilling and joyful.
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Megan O'Neill (She/Her)
Marriage and Family Therapist
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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Nico Evers (He/Him)
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Clinical Counseling Intern
Hi, I'm Nico 👋 I offer a grounded, relational approach to individual and couples therapy rooted in Gestalt, somatic, and mindfulness.
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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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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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Colleen Van Zante (she/her)
Student Counselor
I am dedicated to empowering clients to uncover their inner resilience.
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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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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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Family Ties Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor
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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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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