- CBT strategies
- ACT methods
- EMDR informed work
About Porcha
Dr. Porcha Porter is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) in Ohio and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Virginia with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and coping with life changes. Her practice also notes LGBT concerns and a range of related areas including blended family issues.
She focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier day to day. Sessions look at communication patterns, attachment and abandonment concerns, and ways to manage stress and substance use. She draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies to help people try new ways of responding.
Dr. Porter also works with trauma and uses methods that aim to reduce distress from past events. That can include structured memory-processing techniques alongside motivational work for people addressing drug and alcohol issues. The theraputic pace is adjusted to each person’s tolerance for change.
Her background includes work with adults from diverse cultural backgrounds and people facing caregiver strain or major life disruptions. She helps clients break down problems into manageable steps and build practical coping skills. She also supports people grappling with family problems and the specific stresses that come with blended households.
To start, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-driven action. It helps people who feel stuck by clarifying what matters and practicing small actions that align with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, behaviors, and mood. It teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful thinking and build new routines that reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which strategies fit a person's goals and comfort level. That may mean trying short skills-based work first, then adding trauma-focused methods if needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, for example by avoiding travel or making it easier to schedule a midday check-in. Online work can also allow short, focused sessions when bandwidth is limited or non-video check-ins are preferable. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework to the online setting so skills can be practiced between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended families?
She helps with communication problems, loyalty conflicts, and stress that arise when households merge. Blended family issues are listed among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her work combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and ACT. Sessions aim to identify small behavioral steps and adjust them over time.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, addiction, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials, listed as OH LISW and VA LCSW, and practices in Virginia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.