Portia Anderson, LMFT

Portia Anderson, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
I am passionate about my work in psychotherapy. It’s an expansion of my work in social, economic and racial justice, arts and Buddhist philosophy. In 2005 I graduated from New College of California clinical psychology program with an emphasis in relational and feminist training. My experience includes working with children, individuals and couples. I use an eclectic approach which is a blend of trauma informed, psychodynamic, DBT, CBT and relational therapy. I seek to help an individuals, couples and families explore and gain insight into their suffering and learn new skills to transform their lives. It's not an easy journey. My goal is to partner with you along the way.
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Overall rating

5.00

About Portia Anderson

Focus areas

Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Therapy
Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interpersonal
Culturally Sensitive
Psychodynamic
Dialectical (DBT)
Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Portia Anderson

I am passionate about my work in psychotherapy. It’s an expansion of my work in social, economic and racial justice, arts and Buddhist philosophy. In 2005 I graduated from New College of California clinical psychology program with an emphasis in relational and feminist training. My experience includes working with children, individuals and couples. I use an eclectic approach which is a blend of trauma informed, psychodynamic, DBT, CBT and relational therapy. I seek to help an individuals, couples and families explore and gain insight into their suffering and learn new skills to transform their lives. It's not an easy journey. My goal is to partner with you along the way.

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After scheduling your appointment through Zocdoc, you will receive a follow-up email from Tava with instructions to complete the necessary registration in our patient portal, including insurance and payment details. Placing a credit card on file is required to process insurance billing and any applicable deductible-related charges. Please complete your registration within 24 hours to ensure a smooth check-in and avoid delays in accessing care. If registration is not completed in time, we may not be able to verify your insurance coverage, which could result in unexpected out-of-pocket costs for your visit. Per our office policies, a fee may be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Gender Affirming Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Bipolar Disorder
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • New College of California, Master's in Art Therapy

NPI number

1164623088

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
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Ms. Portia is relatable and safe to talk to. She pinpointed my needs immediately.
I like it. It actually really helps. I would recommend :)
Good session
Ma Portia is. Gem
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What are common reasons for patients to see Portia Anderson?

Portia Anderson frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Portia Anderson on their profile.

What languages does Portia Anderson speak?

Portia Anderson speaks English.

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