Dorothy Porter, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Dorothy Porter

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bullying

Personality Disorder

Anxiety

Depression

Self Esteem Issues

Bipolar Disorder

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dorothy Porter

I am committed to helping people regain a sense of purpose and greater understanding about what they are struggling with. I work to empower them to have some control in a chaotic world around or within them. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families throughout the greater San Diego area over the past nine years. I can offer a safe and non-judgemental space to discuss your issues where you can feel seen and heard. My aim will be to understand who you are and the world you are in to create more meaning as you begin to heal. Sometimes we can lose our way, lose sight of ourselves, or even put distance between those we love. I am passionate about helping people find their way back to themselves and work towards reconnecting with their family or community. In our first session together, here's what you can expect During our first session we will work together to explore your lived experience and identify some treatment goals you want us to work towards. It is normal to feel nervous. Therapy is a process we can build together. I will be here to support and guide you throughout it all. The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions My approach is attachment based as I find staying attuned to the person helps us both navigate the issues more effectively and learn more about the root experiences that shape our lives today. I like to use evidence based practices to manage the issues in people's lives. I pull from a mix of methodologies that helps to explore how our thoughts, emotions, and behavior are linked and how we can break free of some unhelpful patterns. Sometimes mindful approaches helps us get unstuck and the work could be more about acceptance of the situation one is facing. The clients I'm best positioned to serve I provide therapy to teens and adults struggling with a variety of issues in their lives.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Childhood Trauma

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

University of San Diego, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1477060937

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What practice does Dorothy Porter work with?

Dorothy Porter works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dorothy Porter?

Dorothy Porter frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dorothy Porter on their profile.