I am licensed in Virginia with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbt-related issues, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and relaxed environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: 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, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans 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
VA LCSW 0904012814
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.
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 amazing, insightful, empowering, intuitive, supportive, nurturing and provides thought provoking, soul searching “homework” to help you make the best decision for yourself no matter how hard it may be.
Written on Apr 14, 2024 after therapy with Porcha for 8 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
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