Elizabeth Porfert
Hello! I'm Liz. I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2014.. My recent roles have been Clinical Director for a local mental health hospital as well as Behavioral Health Director for the local sheriff’s department. I also enjoy working with families in crisis. I have worked with families over the past 20 years in a variety of settings. I have served the State of Florida as a Child Protective Investigator for 5 years. Before working with the Department of Children and Families, I served as a Social Services Case Manager/ Team Leader for the Department of Juvenile Justice. In Massachusetts, I worked as a teen parent social worker for the Department of Transitional Assistance assisting teen parents navigate the system to achieve economic self-sufficiency. After graduating with my BA, I was fortunate to work with a local non-profit to help encourage at-risk, gang -influenced youth connect with social services as well as earn their General Equivalency Diploma.
My recent roles have been Clinical Director for a local mental health hospital as well as Behavioral Health Director for the local sheriff’s department.
My professional goal in life is to assist individuals to recover from negative self-talk as well as negative messages sometimes instilled in childhood or prior relationships and assist patients build a healthier emotional quality of life.
First session
I'm pretty straightforward and provide regular feedback. I find that clients report this is helpful to them.
Strengths
I'm pretty straightforward. I also have had varied life experiences that can cause stress and anxiety and can relate at a higher level to clients.
Ideal clients
Teens and adults. While I love working with all ages, I find teens are the most influential clients I can serve. Adolescence brings a lot of stress that parents struggle to understand. Working with both parents and teens together, I assist with improving overall trust and communication.
Location
Virtual sessions