I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with more than 11 years of psychiatric mental health experience. I provide expert evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and support for individuals and families with mental health needs. I care for all my clients holistically. I see clients in person at my Stuart or Port St Lucie offices located in Florida. I also see clients via telehealth, with appointments available Monday to Saturday. I am an active member of the Army Reserves for almost 8 years. I take pride in patient-centered care, using techniques like talk therapy and medication management to relieve client's mental health symptoms to improve their quality of life. I also provide medication management. I will explore alternative and evidence-based therapies for conditions, including depression, anxiety, panic disorders, bipolar disorder, ADHD, insomnia, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I work with adult patients of all ages, races, religions, and genders. I also offer genetic testing. This will help to decrease trials and failures of multiple medications. You can click on the link below or copy and paste it into your browser to learn more about the test. https://www.mygenesight.com/Order/DisplayForm/cd61dcff-eae5-4b60-bf62-f0fddb0ff68b/GeneSight%20Test%20Information https://www.mygenesight.com/Order/DisplayForm/64d98bd7-fb06-4c49-9c29-d3c55bda8a79/GeneSight%20Patient%20Financial%20Information
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During the first session, we will start with a brief introduction. We will then get into your symptoms and treatment history. This will help us to come up with the best treatment plan that will be tailored to you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
It is very important to me to build a trusting relationship with my clients. I want to provide the best care for each client regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Everyone has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach to care. I will have an open, professional, and respected relationship with my clients.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I specializes in multiple mental health disorders such as: Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety disorders, PTSD, Insomnia, Panic disorder, ADHD, ADD, Eating disorder, Schizophrenia, OCD and much more.
Supportive
Supportive psychotherapy is a type of therapy that primarily focuses on providing emotional support, encouragement, and validation during difficult life circumstances or psychological challenges.
6 ratings with written reviews
October 18, 2025
I definitely feel very comfortable and look forward to our future sessions. Dr. Porter-Lawrence listens, is understanding, very intelligent, and made me feel welcomed with no judgment.
July 30, 2025
Dr. Porter has been super helpful with my journey of trying new anxiety/depression/adhd meds. She is very insightful and knowledgeable about different medications and side effects of said medication. She is very easy to talk to!! 15/10 would recommend
May 6, 2025
great personality and wonderful to meet with, very genuine about her suggestions and seems to have the patients health as her #1 priority. Very professional as well and seems to be highly educated on everything she discussed.