Raashida Portier
I’m Dr. Raashida Portier DNP PMHNP-BC FNP-BC and I work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, OCD, and sleep problems. I also have a particular interest in how mood and stress affect weight and metabolic health. I’m warm, direct, and practical.
My practice, Ravia Health, is fully virtual with in person visit options, so you can get care from wherever you’re most comfortable.
I’ll get to know you as a whole person, not a diagnosis, and we’ll work together on changes you can actually notice in your daily life. If you’ve felt rushed or unheard by providers before, I want this to feel different. My practice, Ravia Health, is fully virtual, so you can get care from wherever you’re most comfortable.
First session
Our first session is mostly about getting to know you. I’ll ask about what brought you in, what’s been hardest lately, and what you’d like to be different. We’ll also talk about your sleep, energy, stress, and health history, because they all affect how you feel. There’s no pressure to share everything at once, and you set the pace. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of what might be going on, an idea of what treatment could look like, and at least one small thing to try before we meet again. Most people tell me they leave feeling lighter, just from being heard.
Strengths
I’m a good balance of supportive and honest. I’ll give you room to talk, and I won’t rush you, but I’ll also gently push back when I notice patterns that keep you stuck. I am [add something true about you: a life experience, being a parent, your own path through a hard season] and that makes me patient with the messy, nonlinear way healing really happens.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is an adult who feels stuck and is ready to try something different. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety that won’t let up, low mood that’s hung around too long, trouble focusing, restless nights, or old trauma that still shows up in your life today. You might also have noticed that stress and your relationship with food or weight are tangled together. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to be open to being honest with me and with yourself. If you want a provider who looks at the whole picture and treats you like a partner in your own care, we’ll work well together.
Origin story
Early in my career I kept seeing people whose mental health was treated as separate from the rest of their lives, including their sleep, their bodies, and their stress. They were doing everything “right” and still struggling. I wanted to be the provider who connects those dots, and that’s what led me here and, eventually, to starting Ravia Health.
Treatment methods
Supportive
Supportive therapy is the foundation of how I work with everyone. Before we can tackle anything else, you need to feel safe, heard, and not judged, so a big part of our time is simply giving you space to talk through what’s on your mind. I’ll listen closely, reflect back what I’m hearing, and help you make sense of what you’re feeling. I also use it to help you recognize the strengths you already have. People often come in feeling worn down and forget how much they’ve already handled. Together we’ll build on what’s working, strengthen your coping skills, and make a plan for getting through the hard days. Supportive therapy is especially helpful during stressful life changes, periods of low mood or anxiety, or any time you just need someone steady in your corner. When it makes sense, I’ll blend in more structured tools, but you’ll always have a place where you can come as you are.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions4000 S State Rd 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311, suite 304b