Carmen Porter is a very kind and understanding person. She listens to me and her suggestions/coping skills are very helpful to me. I have only had two sessions with her but I am very pleased to be working with her.
Carmen Porter, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Carmen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Carmen. View 4 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
Recent reviews
Carmen is very good at listening and coming up with alternative ways for solutions.
More about Carmen
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Welcome to Kairos Counseling and Consulting LLC. Im Carmen. I am Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) in the state of Pennsylvania. In 2014, I received my masters degree in counseling psychology from Chatham University. Impacting individuals and families; helping them to experience resilience, growth and transformation through difficult experiences and life transitions has continued to be my primary motivation. My clients are usually self-aware, observant, strong, intelligent, and sensitive; desiring the skills or motivation to move forward. But also may feel overwhelmed, ashamed, anxious, depressed, self conscious and/or defeated. My role in your journey will be to assist you in managing physical, emotional and experiential symptoms that have kept you stuck, process distressing experiences and envision a future grounded in hope.
Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I look forward to supporting you in that journey. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. And your treatment plan should be tailored to meet your unique and specific concerns. In our first session we will get to know each other to determine goodness of fit understanding of how I can best serve you. We will discuss your leading concerns along with the impact it has on you. Together we will develop goals to guide us over the next few sessions.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Carmen Porter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346708476.
- LPC · Pennsylvania · PC011893 · Expires February 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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Carmen Porter
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Carmen Porter is a very kind and understanding person. She listens to me and her suggestions/coping skills are very helpful to me. I have only had two sessions with her but I am very pleased to be working with her.
Carmen is very good at listening and coming up with alternative ways for solutions.
Carmen is incredibly attentive and intuitive. She is able to approach my problems very gently and offers a variety of solutions and approaches. She listens with sincerity and allows me the dignity I thought I’d lose by sharing my honest personal experiences. She’s a wonderful therapist!
She responded in a very timely and respectful manner. She was also very descriptive in her profile when she reached out to me and I could immediately tell that she would be a good counselor for me because of her beliefs and background.
Frequently asked questions
Does Carmen Porter offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Carmen 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 Carmen Porter speak?
Carmen Porter speaks English.
How many years of experience does Carmen Porter have?
Carmen Porter has 7 years of experience.
Where is Carmen Porter licensed to practice?
Carmen Porter is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
Does Carmen Porter accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Carmen 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."
What treatment approaches does Carmen Porter offer?
Carmen Porter offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Carmen Porter?
Carmen 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 Carmen 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.