I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 19 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I utilize psychodynamic/solution, DBT, focused/CBT/ trauma informed techniques. My work is influenced by my belief in social justice, and humanism. I will work with you through the difficulties of your life and support you in your journey to create the life you deserve.
My areas of focus include:
Trauma informed care
Substance use disorder and recovery/ dual diagnosis
Life transitions
Mood disorders
Family of origin issues
Socio- economic, racism/gender/LGBT+
Codependency
Children in foster care
Improving interpersonal relationships
Court mandated treatment
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Paranoia, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 113890
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portia and i instantly clicked! i had recently switched from my last therapist and was nervous to start over. portia immediately picked up on my needs on our first meet & is not only a great listener, but offers helpful insight, strong advice & even grounding exercises throughout our sessions. couldn’t recommend her more, portia you’re the best!
Written on Mar 03, 2026 after therapy with Portia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Portia is the absolute best you could have. She is so patient and so amazing. I could not ask for a better therapist. She helped me through my traumatic past relationships, family relationships, my current relationships, and my depression. Consider yourself lucky if you get her!!!
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with Portia for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Portia is a great therapist. She makes you feel very comfortable and explains things in a way that makes sense. She helps me understand what I have been through and why I have some of my characteristics as a person.
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Portia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues