PMHNP, 4 years of experience
Welcome and Congratulations! Sometimes the hardest part of getting the help we all need is finding the strength to ask for it. If you or a loved one struggles with a mental health issue, Stephanie would love to help you work through this difficult situation. Stephanie is a mother to five children and has personally experienced the distress that mental health issues can cause in close relationships. She takes joy in helping others find ways to successfully manage and even overcome their mental health issues. It would be an honor to help you find peace of mind in your mental healthcare plan. If you would like to make an appointment but cannot find a time that works for you, please feel free to call (please leave a voicemail if we are unavailable) or send an e-mail and we will attempt to accommodate your needs. (434) 202-4318 or contact@moriahsgrace.com
During the initial visit, you can expect a thorough discussion of your history and psychiatric evaluation to determine possible treatment options to target your concerns. Due to Stephanie's combined medical and psychiatric experiences, she offers perspectives from both medical and psychiatric contributors when evaluating symptoms. Stephanie endeavors to find options that are agreeable and will be beneficial toward meeting your long-term health goals. She will also review further testing that may be needed and help set expectations for follow up sessions.
Mrs. Porter is a Duel Certified Nurse Practitioner that is established in Amherst County, Virginia. Since she is Board Certified and licensed to provide both medical care and mental health care, Stephanie is able to treat each mental health patient holistically. Mrs. Porter holds a BSN from Liberty University (2005), a MSN from Bluefield College (2020) and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from Bluefield University (2023). Stephanie has managed a variety of mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders for both Adult and Geriatric patients. She also has significant experience dealing with substance abuse disorders.
Every person has inherent value! You do not lose your worth just because you need help with a mental illness. Stephanie loves empowering her clients to manage their own illnesses. Stephanie´s goal is for each patient is that they might achieve symptom control if not full remission. If you choose to see Stephanie, you will find she offers great care from a person-centered approach. She finds it very rewarding to meet someone at their place of need and offer them options and support to help through the challenges they face.
A faith-based approach has proven very effective for many of my clients. It is a privilege to hear what God is doing in your life. Seeing God move in your life, can give you a better understanding of yourself. Together we can come up with Christ centered coping skills to help you navigate through life. This approach is used when clients desire it.
I utilized psychoeducation in most all client encounters. A person who has a better understanding of their symptoms and medications, tends to demonstrate positive outcomes more consistently.
Many CBT processes are used within most all my client encounters. This is an evidenced-based approach that has benefits for clients with many different diagnoses.
I utilize the polyvagal theory for many of my clients who struggle with anxiety or PTSD. This approach has offered clients some symptom relief and empowered them to begin to manage their symptoms on their own.
Motivational Interviewing has demonstrated strong effectiveness for many of my clients, especially those who struggle with various types of addiction.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 16, 2025
Excellent provider. 5 stars
February 12, 2025
Will see her soon! :)
February 3, 2025
Extremely helpful and considerate with her treatment plans and especially attentive to client's goals.