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Entry 151213Virginia / United States

Dr. Porcha Porter

Dr. Porcha Porter, LISW, LCSW

Virginia 8 years in practice

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Licensed social worker - stress and trauma

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  • ACT
  • CBT
  • EMDR

About Porcha

Dr. Porcha Porter is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Ohio and Virginia with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBT concerns. She uses therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing in her practice.

Dr. Porter frames sessions around practical steps people can use. She listens for what’s causing daily strain, then helps name small changes that reduce distress. Sessions mix talk, skills practice, and goal-focused work so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.

Her background includes working across mood disorders, attachment issues, trauma-related problems, and substance use concerns. She also addresses abandonment, communication problems, control issues, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and grief after disasters. This range informs how she prioritizes safety, pacing, and concrete steps in therapy.

Dr. Porter draws on client-centered principles to follow each person’s lead and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps with values-based action, and EMDR is used when processing traumatic memories is appropriate. Motivational Interviewing supports change when substance use or ambivalence is present.

Sessions are conducted in English and are tied to licensing in Virginia. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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How Dr. Porter uses specific therapies in remote work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where choosing meaningful steps matters.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person’s priorities. Sessions using this approach make room for the client to set goals and pace the work, which can be helpful when processing sensitive material.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Dr. Porter treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and past experiences to choose which methods to try first. Adjustments are made over time based on what the person finds helpful.

Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery modes. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when those are useful. Licensed professionals can use a mix of talk-based strategies, skills coaching, and structured exercises that translate well to remote sessions.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Virginia, Ohio

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Dr. Porter focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and LGBT concerns. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and substance use.

What is her therapeutic style?

She blends client-centered work with evidence-based methods. Sessions typically include listening, skills practice, and goal-focused strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience as a practicing social worker. That experience spans mood disorders, trauma-related care, and addiction-related work.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Ohio (LISW) and Virginia (LCSW). Her practice is tied to Virginia for service delivery.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she accept international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions operate under a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the client’s location.

How do I get started?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to next steps.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Dr. Porcha Porter

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