Disclaimer: CWC does not endorse any of the following services. The intent is to bring awareness of possible resources in the community that may be helpful.
MiResource — Referral Database for Mental Health Providers in the Community
Loveland Therapy Fund — Financial assistance for Black women to obtain therapy (free 4-12 sessions).
Lotus Therapy Fund — Asian Mental Health Collective. Financial assistance for Asian Americans (8 free therapy sessions)
Mental Health Fund for Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous and People of Color
Open Path — a national non-profit network of mental health professionals who are committed to providing therapy at reduced rates ($40-$70)
Low-cost/sliding-fee counseling services
Unless otherwise noted, most of the listed agencies provide services on a “sliding fee scale”, which slides according to income, in some cases down to $0. Many of the agencies do take insurance, and if you are income-eligible, will work with you to apply for government health care programs that will cover the costs of counseling (such as MA and Minnesota Care). Some programs provide services based on the county where you live. For information about whether you may qualify for Medical Assistance (which fully covers outpatient mental health appointments) or MNCare, contact Health Access MN, a free service that supports Minnesotans in signing up for free or reduced-cost insurance.
How to find free or affordable therapy — Therapist.com
Walk-In Counseling Center — Free, anonymous remote or in-person counseling services (phone or computer) by volunteer mental health professionals on a short-term basis.
- The first appointment occurs during specific “walk-in hours” as noted on the website, then you schedule follow-up sessions with your counselor.
People’s Center — Behavioral Health Services — 612-332-4973, one block west of Augsburg on Riverside
- Sliding fee available for uninsured clients
Community-University Health Care Center — Mental Health — 612-301-3433, near the Franklin Avenue light rail stop)
- Sliding fee scale services for the uninsured.
- Individual and family counseling, cultural transition counseling, family violence counseling, medication monitoring, mental health day treatment, and sexual assault counseling (specializing in working with Somali women).
- African American, American Indian, Spanish-speaking, and Asian and African bicultural staff are available.
- Walk-in service is available for mental health care between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Hamm Clinic — 651-224-0614, downtown St Paul, near light rail.
- Provides quality and culturally competent mental health care to adults and families, particularly those who cannot afford the full cost of care
- Services include individual, group, couples, family psychotherapy, and medication management. Length of therapy varies depending on need
- College students with no insurance or with “high deductible” insurance policies are eligible for the sliding fee scale
Face to Face — 651-772-5555, St. Paul.
- Individual, family, and couples therapy for ages 11-24 with or without insurance; LGBTQIA+ Inclusive, telehealth
Indian Health Board — 612-721-9800, Minneapolis-Phillips neighborhood, south of Franklin Ave.
- Trauma-informed approaches for healing
- Telehealth services are available. Rides may be provided to clients
Native American Community Clinic — 612-872-8086 (press 3), Minneapolis on Franklin Ave.
- Group, couples, family and individual therapy.
- Telehealth available.
- Sliding fee scale if you do not have insurance.
Communidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio — 651-379-4200 (Option 4 for counseling intake), Minneapolis.
- Telehealth is available.
Northpoint Health & Wellness — 612-543-2500, North Minneapolis (1011 West Broadway)
- A sliding fee scale is available, based on income
- Schedule an appointment or use walk-in behavioral health hours (call for current walk-in hours)
The Family Partnership — 612-728-2061, South and North Minneapolis
- Low or no-cost therapy services to under-represented communities (BIPOC, new immigrants, refugees, and LGBTQ+)
- Services are provided by counseling interns from September to May
Wilder Foundation Adult Mental Health and Recovery Services — 651-280-2310 or request appointment online (near Lexington Parkway light rail station in St. Paul)
- In-person or telehealth
- Sliding fee scale for uninsured people (slides down to $0 depending on income)
- Mental health and substance use recovery for “adults from all walks of life”
- Walk-ins available in person or telehealth (see website for hours)
- A diverse team that speaks English, Spanish, Hmong, Vietnamese, Oromo, Somali, Karen, and Khmer
- No insurance is needed to get started
Youable — Richfield and Brooklyn Center.
- Sliding fee available to lower-income clients
University of St. Thomas Interprofessional Center for Counseling & Legal Services — 651-962-4820, downtown Minneapolis
- Services provided by supervised graduate students
- Prioritizes people who are uninsured or underinsured
Reclaim! — 612-235-6743 x4
- Queer and Trans youth and family therapy
- Teletherapy
- Low-cost sliding fee for uninsured or underinsured (have a high deductible, or co-insurance percentage that would be a barrier to care)
Vet Centers — St. Paul and Anoka Centers
- Free counseling for veterans
Lutheran Social Services — 612-879-5320, Minneapolis
- Free counseling for eligible veterans statewide.
Hennepin County Mental Health — 612-596-9438
- Provides a full range of outpatient mental health services to adult residents of Hennepin County, including individual, couple, family, and group therapy, and medication management
- Primarily serves individuals who are uninsured or underinsured
- Has an Aftercare and Community Treatment Program, which provides long-term, supportive psychotherapy and medication maintenance for persons who experience serious and persistent mental illness
Jewish Family Service — 651-698-0767, St. Paul
- Individual/couple/family counseling, group counseling, and support groups. Provides services to all community members and ethnic groups.
Minnesota Community Care / La Clinica — St. Paul
- Family Support & Mental Health Counseling
- Free mental health therapy for Native people who have experienced trauma or assault in Minnesota and a few other states.
Counseling Clinics (requires health insurance)
Psych Recovery — on University Avenue and 280, a short bus ride from Augsburg
- Counseling, DBT, and medication management
Minnesota Center for Psychology — University Avenue near 280, a short bus ride east on Franklin from Augsburg
- (Individual and group DBT, including college student group DBT
Kente Circle — South Minneapolis (40 minutes by light rail/bus)
- Professional therapy services for individuals, couples, and families; embraces community and diversity. Reduced fees are available on a limited basis.
University of Minnesota Outpatient Psychiatry — Close to Augsburg University
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program
Lutheran Social Services Mental Health — Minneapolis, 612-879-5320
- Insurance-based or sliding fee scale
- 24-hour emergency service for individual, family, and group therapy and medication management
- Staffed by licensed psychologists, licensed social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, chemical dependency professionals, and psychiatrists
- Specialized counseling to help people with disabilities
Canopy Mental Health & Consulting — 612-712-7200
- Outpatient and online therapy options
- Culturally informed therapy services for historically underserved and marginalized populations in the Twin Cities
- Insurance or self-pay
- There is a flat fee associated with each psychotherapy session, depending on the type and length of the session. If these fees are not affordable for you, Canopy clinicians are willing to adjust costs based on your situation and needs.
Christian Counseling Centers
Westminster Counseling Center Downtown Minneapolis. Counseling provided by pastoral counselors with advanced degrees in psychology. “If you do not have insurance and have few financial resources, we will work together to find a fee that will be acceptable to you. But we expect every client to pay some amount.”
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church Counseling Service Counseling by licensed mental health counselors and a pastoral counselor. Low cost for members, moderate cost for non-members. 612-927-7335
MINNESOTA MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS OF COLOR
LGBTQIA+ Counseling Support
Going to Therapy as a QTPOC, Without Being Harmed, Erased, or Baffled
Minnesota LGBTQ+ Therapist Network
Counseling Referral NETWORKS
MiResource — database of counseling referrals for the Augsburg community
Find a Therapist — Psychology Today (can search by location, specialty, and insurance)
EMDR Referral Directory — List of therapists in trained in EMDR, a special form of therapy that helps in healing from the big and small traumas of life.
Minnesota LGBTQ+ Therapist Network
Licensed Psychologists/Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers/Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists:
See your insurance plan for a referral to a “behavioral health” therapist covered by your insurance. Some therapists in private practice will also provide services on a “sliding fee scale” basis that adjusts according to your income (on a very limited basis). Psychologists licensed by the Minnesota Board of Psychology have either master’s or doctoral degrees in psychology or related fields, and have met minimum standards for education and training. They are obligated to subscribe to ethical standards as set forth by the Board of Psychology, including confidentiality standards. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers typically have a master’s degree in clinical social work and are licensed by the Minnesota Board of Social Work. Licensed Professional Counselors have a minimum of a master’s degree and are licensed by the MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists have a minimum of a master’s degree and are licensed by the MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.
CWC will provide referrals to private practice therapists and clinics in the community (you are encouraged to schedule a meeting with a counselor to discuss a referral tailored to your needs).