As a licensed therapist in Virginia, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with compassion and expertise.
I am deeply committed to creating a supportive, culturally responsive environment that honors each person's unique experiences. My approach is particularly attuned to the needs of adults, teens, military veterans, and individuals from diverse multicultural backgrounds.
My therapeutic work focuses on empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication, address social anxiety, and heal from past experiences. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where clients can explore personal growth, work through relationship dynamics, and develop meaningful coping strategies.
Drawing from evidence-based practices, I help individuals address a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, attachment issues, workplace stress, trauma, substance use, and personal transformation. My goal is to support you in building resilience, understanding yourself more deeply, and creating positive life changes.
Professional experience
8 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma, AbuseDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services offered
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License information
OH LISW I.2507433
VA LCSW 0904012814
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Porcha Porter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Porter helped me through a difficult situation, I would continue therapy if they still offered some sort of a monthly checkup plan as opposed to exclusive weekly plans.
Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Porcha for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Very attentive and easy to communicate with
Written on Jul 18, 2025 after therapy with Porcha for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
So easy to talk to, listens well, gives great advice, tools, and recommendations. Very happy with her expertise.
Written on Jul 10, 2025 after therapy with Porcha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Since working with Dr. Porter, I have experienced several instances where I have been able to work through my issues and begin to heal. The journey has been very difficult, but Dr. Porter has been with me every step of the way and has been a bright light through very dark times. I’m grateful for her support and dedication. I hope for her to have a long career.
Written on Jun 21, 2025 after therapy with Porcha for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and
Dr. Porter is a wonderful therapist - she is very professional, kind and empathetic. Her approach has been very helpful during a difficult time in my life. Her guidance continues to support my growth, and I feel grateful to have found her.
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Porcha for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
So far everything has went well we communicate together good and I’m able to talk like we have known each other our whole lives
Written on Jan 21, 2025 after therapy with Porcha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Porter is fantastic. I don't have a single criticism of her.
Written on Jan 05, 2025 after therapy with Porcha for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Dr. Porter is great at helping identify goals!
Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Porcha for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Dr. Porter is amazing to talk to. Has helped me a lot. Look forward to continuing my journey to being a better person.
Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Porcha for 2 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Porcha is very personable, professional, and allows me to be myself without judgement. She is great at getting me to laugh a little, but always pulls it back it the middle in a thoughtful and considerate manner. I highly reccommend Dr. Porcha; this is coming from someone who has had trouble finding the right therapist for me.
Written on Aug 19, 2024 after therapy with Porcha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
So far I love her !
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Porcha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr Porter is supportive, kind, nurturing, understanding and her advice and constructive instruction has been instrumental in helping me begin to take back my power and control of my life and relationships and helping me to make better choices and move in a more healthy/positive direction.
Written on Jul 14, 2024 after therapy with Porcha for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
10/10 would therapy again
Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Porcha for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
She is a fantastic listener, extremely patient. And makes you feel truly seen and heard without any judgement. She offers what feels like a incredibly save space to let out anything and everything that you’re feeling or struggling with, and she offers reasonable goals and advice on how to properly manage them.
Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Porcha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr Porter is so good at what she does. I have heard accounts of therapists not listening, not understand, having bad advice: none of that is true with her. She really deeply understands the situations we discuss, is gentle with suggestions, and doesn’t seem bossy or judgmental ever. It creates a really great space to open up, get suggestions, and get help. Even though she does come in very kind and calm to most scenarios, I think it’s her ability to give a more rigid side as well that can create comfort during some more anxiety driven moments, when that feeling of something more grounding is needed; she is great at playing on both sides of the court. Overall, she is a super balanced therapist, who obviously has experience in her field that has been given me some of the most progress i’ve seen emotionally in my life, and I feel so much better for it.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Porcha for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I like Dr. Porter. She's easy to talk to and helpful.
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Porcha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Though I've just started therapy with her, I feel like I am being heard and seen for the first time in my journey with therapy. I feel like I am healing the trauma from childhood and understanding the chain of events in my life that have led me to the place I am at. I am thankful.
Written on Nov 28, 2023 after therapy with Porcha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Porter from the start provided a nice friendly atmosphere that immediately made me feel comfortable. I felt like she genuinely cared and had my best interests at heart. She is very knowledgeable and very attentive. In just a few sessions I felt comfortable talking about my issues. I couldn't recommend her enough.
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Porcha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Competent, capable, intelligent, smooth
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Porcha for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt
Dr Poster has been a higher help to me. She a great listener and I look forward to working with her more
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Porcha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Porter has been so amazing between being a great listener and giving me the advice I need to hear. She has done wonders for my anxiety already and I’ve only had two sessions so far!
Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Porcha for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Dr. Porter has been instrumental in helping me navigate self-sabotage, a break-up and family matters. Her insight has helped me strengthen my tools to navigate stressful situations and I'm grateful. Highly recommend!
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Porcha for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I think Doctor Porter has really strong reactive listening abilities, and quickly navigates understanding the complexities of what someone's trying to share and conveys the message she believes they need to hear.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Porcha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
She continues to guide while allowing me to talk out what i'm going through. She reminds me subtly that she listens very well by bringing up points from one session to the next and she has been very patient with me as i'm working through this tough spot in my life. I'm very happy with the pairing and I look forward to digging in further as soon as I finish assignments and bring them on-time to allow Dr. Porter to work through them to get to next steps!
Written on May 20, 2023 after therapy with Porcha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Porter so far has been a great listener, supportive, and willing to be flexible.
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Porcha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She is extremely personable and understanding. I had a few reservations about BetterHelp therapy but I can say that I have never had a better therapist. Thanks so much doc!
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Porcha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Porter was excellently helpful and understanding! I always felt heard and finished each session feeling motivated to work on myself to become a better version of myself, even if things felt rough at the moment. I know that it’s a long journey to become more confident and comfortable with myself, but I feel like Dr. Porter helped guide and made me feel like I am on the right track.
Written on Nov 12, 2022 after therapy with Porcha for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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