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Dr. Porcha Porter, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Porcha is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Porcha. View 21 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Virginia

Recent reviews

Dr. Porter is great at helping identify goals!

Reviewed September 2024

Dr. Porter is amazing to talk to. Has helped me a lot. Look forward to continuing my journey to being a better person.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Porcha

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am licensed in Virginia with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, lgbt-related issues, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and relaxed environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Depression Coping with life changes Abandonment Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Dissociation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Licenses

Dr. Porcha Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205405156.

  • LCSW · Virginia · 0904012814 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Dr. Porcha Porter

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

21 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Understanding Helped Helping Amazing Comfortable Supportive Great listener Anxiety Helpful

Dr. Porter is great at helping identify goals!

Reviewed September 2024

Dr. Porter is amazing to talk to. Has helped me a lot. Look forward to continuing my journey to being a better person.

Reviewed September 2024

Dr. Porcha is very personable, professional, and allows me to be myself without judgement. She is great at getting me to laugh a little, but always pulls it back it the middle in a thoughtful and considerate manner. I highly reccommend Dr. Porcha; this is coming from someone who has had trouble finding the right therapist for me.

Reviewed August 2024

So far I love her !

Reviewed August 2024

Dr Porter is supportive, kind, nurturing, understanding and her advice and constructive instruction has been instrumental in helping me begin to take back my power and control of my life and relationships and helping me to make better choices and move in a more healthy/positive direction.

Reviewed July 2024

10/10 would therapy again

Reviewed June 2024

She is a fantastic listener, extremely patient. And makes you feel truly seen and heard without any judgement. She offers what feels like a incredibly save space to let out anything and everything that you’re feeling or struggling with, and she offers reasonable goals and advice on how to properly manage them.

Reviewed April 2024

Dr Porter is amazing, insightful, empowering, intuitive, supportive, nurturing and provides thought provoking, soul searching “homework” to help you make the best decision for yourself no matter how hard it may be.

Reviewed April 2024

Dr Porter is so good at what she does. I have heard accounts of therapists not listening, not understand, having bad advice: none of that is true with her. She really deeply understands the situations we discuss, is gentle with suggestions, and doesn’t seem bossy or judgmental ever. It creates a really great space to open up, get suggestions, and get help. Even though she does come in very kind and calm to most scenarios, I think it’s her ability to give a more rigid side as well that can create comfort during some more anxiety driven moments, when that feeling of something more grounding is needed; she is great at playing on both sides of the court. Overall, she is a super balanced therapist, who obviously has experience in her field that has been given me some of the most progress i’ve seen emotionally in my life, and I feel so much better for it.

Reviewed March 2024

I like Dr. Porter. She's easy to talk to and helpful.

Reviewed January 2024

Though I've just started therapy with her, I feel like I am being heard and seen for the first time in my journey with therapy. I feel like I am healing the trauma from childhood and understanding the chain of events in my life that have led me to the place I am at. I am thankful.

Reviewed November 2023

Dr. Porter from the start provided a nice friendly atmosphere that immediately made me feel comfortable. I felt like she genuinely cared and had my best interests at heart. She is very knowledgeable and very attentive. In just a few sessions I felt comfortable talking about my issues. I couldn't recommend her enough.

Reviewed November 2023

Competent, capable, intelligent, smooth

Reviewed November 2023

Dr Poster has been a higher help to me. She a great listener and I look forward to working with her more

Reviewed August 2023

Dr. Porter has been so amazing between being a great listener and giving me the advice I need to hear. She has done wonders for my anxiety already and I’ve only had two sessions so far!

Reviewed August 2023

Dr. Porter has been instrumental in helping me navigate self-sabotage, a break-up and family matters. Her insight has helped me strengthen my tools to navigate stressful situations and I'm grateful. Highly recommend!

Reviewed July 2023

I think Doctor Porter has really strong reactive listening abilities, and quickly navigates understanding the complexities of what someone's trying to share and conveys the message she believes they need to hear.

Reviewed June 2023

She continues to guide while allowing me to talk out what i'm going through. She reminds me subtly that she listens very well by bringing up points from one session to the next and she has been very patient with me as i'm working through this tough spot in my life. I'm very happy with the pairing and I look forward to digging in further as soon as I finish assignments and bring them on-time to allow Dr. Porter to work through them to get to next steps!

Reviewed May 2023

Dr. Porter so far has been a great listener, supportive, and willing to be flexible.

Reviewed January 2023

She is extremely personable and understanding. I had a few reservations about BetterHelp therapy but I can say that I have never had a better therapist. Thanks so much doc!

Reviewed January 2023

Dr. Porter was excellently helpful and understanding! I always felt heard and finished each session feeling motivated to work on myself to become a better version of myself, even if things felt rough at the moment. I know that it’s a long journey to become more confident and comfortable with myself, but I feel like Dr. Porter helped guide and made me feel like I am on the right track.

Reviewed November 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Porcha Porter offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Porcha Porter works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Porcha Porter speak?

Dr. Porcha Porter speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Porcha Porter have?

Dr. Porcha Porter has 7 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Porcha Porter licensed to practice?

Dr. Porcha Porter is licensed to practice in Virginia.

Does Dr. Porcha Porter accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Porcha Porter does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Dr. Porcha Porter?

Dr. Porcha Porter can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Porcha Porter?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.