Porter Counseling Services

Intro

I firmly believe in people’s ability to change, I enjoy being part of that process, offering compassionate non-judgmental support backed by years of experience working with people to address mental health and substance abuse issues.

My approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of you, my client. I strive to create a safe therapeutic environment where we can develop a strengths-based approach to empower you to forge your own path toward positive change.

I believe in a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, the body, mind and spirit are inter-connected. With a holistic perspective I incorporate various therapeutic methods and techniques into my practice. I utilize strategies that may include traditional “talk therapy”, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), mindfulness, psychoeducation and narrative therapies, improving communication, and problem solving techniques.

Info for clients

What should I expect at our first appointment?
At our initial session we will go over the forms you have completed online and will have an opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns related. The primary focus of our initial session is to get to know each other, to discuss what brought you to counseling, and to address expectations for therapy. We will also begin the process of formulating short and long-term goals of treatment.

Fees & Insurance
I am in network with Ucare, United Health Care/Medica/Uptum & Medical Assistance (Medicaid). Sadly, I cannot bill Medicare.
I am also in network with BCBS, Health Partners, and Tricare at The Remedy in Vadnais Heights and Partners In Recovery in Roseville where I do contract work.
Our initial session fee is $150. Subsequent sessions are 50 minutes and $120 per session. Payment can be made on-line.

Info for providers

I earned a Master’s in Professional Services (MPS) Degree in Integrated Behavioral Health from the University of Minnesota. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC). I earned a BS in Correctional Counseling and Addiction Studies from MN State University-Mankato.

I am also certified to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety using Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy. This is a well-researched cognitive behavioral based treatment that has been very successive eliminating symptoms of PTSD.
I have experience working with adults and adolescents who have issues related to depression, impulse control, managing emotions, identity and relational difficulties using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness training, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with a healthy dose of humor.

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