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.
Student Counselor
Graduate Student Intern
I offer a warm, grounded, and collaborative space where clients can slow down and feel deeply seen.
View ProfileMarriage 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.
View ProfileProfessional 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
View ProfileQualified Mental Health Professional
Hi! I offer a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed approach to therapy grounded in mindfulness and somatic practices.
View ProfileClinical Social Work Associate
CSWA
I welcome humor in therapy and offer a warm, judgment-free environment where you are safe to explore the uncomfortable.
View ProfileMFT Student Intern
What has been on your mind? Together, we’ll explore how relationships, experiences, and patterns shape where you are and what comes next.
View ProfileClinical Psychologist Resident
Ph.D.
Welcome! I’m Jacqueline Mai, Ph.D., a psychologist resident based in Portland, Oregon that provides psychotherapy to adults.
View ProfileProfessional Counselor Associate
I hope to help you cultivate the kind of presence that holds your thoughts, feelings and experiences gently - without judgment or shame.
View ProfileQualified Mental Health Professional
Allies in Change is a nonprofit social activist organization and counseling services center, offering individual, couples, and group therapy
View ProfileLicensed 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.
View ProfileLicensed Professional Counselor
MA, MPH, NCC
Hi! I'm currently accepting new clients with OHP to start in October 2026 for Monday and Wednesdays, weekly and biweekly spots available.
View ProfileMFT Student Intern
Supporting adults, kids, and families through life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth with a collaborative approach.
View ProfileLicensed Professional Counselor
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*!
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.
View ProfileProfessional Counselor Associate
I work relationally to help individuals and couples overcome trauma, deepen connection, and heal attachment wounds.
View ProfileClinical 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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