LCSW, 18 years of experience
Marcia Porter, LCSW Hello, 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
2 ratings with written reviews
May 8, 2025
Marcia is smart, warm, engaging and empathetic. Her background in social work gives her great insight into how to juggle the dynamics of a big extended family and multiple roles and health issues. I come away from every session feeling heard and seen, even as she offers a fresh perspective that helps me reframe difficult situations. Win, win win!
May 6, 2025
What stood out to me about my provider was her years of experience and welcoming demeanor. Our first session flowed so well and I felt as if we were few sessions in. She naturally helped me open up and guided me on areas I wanted to focus on.