Marcia Porter
Marcia Porter, LCSW Hello,
I have enjoyed working with assisting adults with understanding themselves, reconnecting with their families and dealing with parenting challenges (learning to establish clear boundaries).
I am a California-based licensed clinical therapist, with over 18 years of clinical experience. I have a very rich background working in community mental health, (adult outpatient) families, (both single and blended) and some work with adults in private practice. I have enjoyed working with assisting adults with understanding themselves, reconnecting with their families and dealing with parenting challenges (learning to establish clear boundaries). As well as assisting adults with life transitional stages and issues, helping them to be more adaptable, setting goals, (if possible) and accepting where they are in their life, and how to navigate, and move forward.
First session
In our first session, we will do introductions, and I would work towards building a rapport with the client. I will learn a little more about the client and I will share a little more about myself, and my background as a therapist. I will continue to build rapport as I find out why the client is seeking therapy now at this time in their lives. I would want to know a little more about what is going on in their lives that is causing the -stress, depression, or anxiety/or concern in their lives at this time in their lives. I would provide some measure of empathy, active listening, and some support for the client. We would make plans for the next follow up session either weekly or for biweekly sessions.
Strengths
Some of my strengths are working with clients to decrease depressive symptoms, working on understanding the hurt or trauma that has happened, and how to move forward, and how to connect more with others. (Ongoing sadness; feeling isolated) anxiety (constant worry) stress management, (prioritizing and setting up boundaries for yourself- that work for you), and grief and loss.
Ideal clients
The client population that I would like to focus on would be: Adults 21 and over Some older adults- (64 and older) (No adolescents) Single and blended families
Treatment methods
Psychodynamic
I primarily use the psychodynamic treatment model, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to assist client's in working on more internal self-awareness or for change with themselves. Usually addressing issues within their environment, with family, friends, and with their relationship with others.
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- CaliforniaLicense 23331