My name is Janine Porter Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based on the Central Coast and work with clients statewide via telehealth. I earned my BA in Communication Studies from Cal Poly and my MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychotherapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute. I work with individual adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, transitions, women’s issues, and trauma.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Typically the majority of our first session together is spent gathering information about what brought you to therapy and how you are feeling presently. It is normal to feel nervous. I try to make our time together as comfortable as possible.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I tend to tailer my therapeutic approach to each client’s unique needs and comfortability. I will most often utilize a combination of modalities including CBT, humanistic, client-centered, creative play-based, strength based, and solution-focused approaches.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I am passionate about therapy and committed to my client’s health and growth. I look forward to working with you.