Porsche Terry

(MSW, LCSW, SSD)

About Me

I received my bachelors in Sociology from the University of California Santa Barbara and received my Masters in Social Work from California State University San Bernardino. I am a licensed clinical social worker with specialized experience working with at risk youth and adults. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, joining with my clients to help them achieve their goals. With empathy and compassion, I foster a safe, nonjudgmental environment to support my client’s emotional and social well-being.

Geriatric mental health: I hold a special certification as a social service designee with experience in treating the geriatric population.

Teens/ Adolescent: During my career as a wraparound clinician, I have and continue to provide mental health services to children and adolescents who have suffered from emotional and behavioral disorders, depression, trauma, anxiety, and other difficulties. I am also trained in Trauma Focused CBT, and seeking safety. I

Cultural competency: In addition, I also have extensive HIV/AIDS research and training in providing culturally sensitive micro practice with African Americans and women of color. As a bilingual provider who speaks Spanish, I have the capabilities of bridging the generational gaps between youth and 1st generation parents. I am well rounded, compassionate and strive to hold a high level of cultural competency and understand the unique struggles of immigration, victims of crime, racism, discrimination, systemic barriers, lack of resources, and the impact of economic hardships on mental health functioning.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
  • Compassion fatigue
  • ADHD
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 13

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Languages

English

Spanish

Licensing

LCSW #64683 (Expires: 2022-04-30)

Reviews

Written by M.A. on Jun 22, 2021 after counseling with Porsche for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

I really appreciate how accommodating Porsche has been due to my work schedule. She also has been very helpful and responsive. I highly recommend her!

Written by A.L. on Feb 24, 2021 after counseling with Porsche for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Love her!!!

Written by B.R. on Jan 25, 2021 after counseling with Porsche for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

Porsche’s is a great listener and has made me very comfortable in the beginning stages of therapy.

Written by C.H. on Nov 19, 2020 after counseling with Porsche for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Porsche Terry, has been very insightful with her knowledge in psychology she has helped me to see my journeys today as well as tomorrow she's giving me tools to understand my pain she's giving me hope to move from one to the next zone she's encouraged me to know that this too will pass she assists me and help me to move to the next zone are my phase in life she is truly an asset to this company.

Written by A.U. on Oct 16, 2020 after counseling with Porsche for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Porsche Terry has been a tremendous help to me! While being super helpful and mindful of what I am saying, she's also her most genuine self, making it easy for me to relate and connect with her. Thank you for all your support, Porsche!

Written by G.R. on Oct 12, 2020 after counseling with Porsche for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

She is amazing!!!

Written by J.O. on Oct 12, 2020 after counseling with Porsche for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Porsche is amazing.... really puts things in a way I can understand