Ana Portka, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Ana Portka

Focus areas

Anxiety

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Ana Portka

My name is Ana Stephanie Portka-I go by Stephanie. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working via telehealth in the state of California. I hold a Master's in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety and depression, using individualized interventions and modalities to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. My approach I use my extensive training background to individualize treatment for each of my clients and apply techniques suited to meet their needs and goals. I most frequently use person-centered therapy with interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness. In a supportive environment, I help my clients identify and use their strengths to improve areas in their life they are ready to change. My focus My training with the Department of Mental Health exposed me to diagnoses of all types and at different levels of severity. Having helped clients through crisis situations, work through past traumas, or simply process thoughts to overcome obstacles, I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for those dealing with depression, stress, and anxiety. Whatever my client's needs, I am here to help them achieve a more gratifying life. My communication style My communication style is calm, accommodating, and non-judgmental. Processing personal thoughts and feelings can be difficult, especially in the beginning. I want my clients to feel comfortable with me so that I can help them the best I can. My goals for you I help my clients collaboratively identify two to three goals after conceptualizing their history and current challenges. The goals we create do not define the only things we address in session. They often serve as tools to measure overall progress my clients have made-progress which may or may not be directly related to the goals we set at the start.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Racism Issues

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

California State University, Fullerton, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1114479789

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Ana Portka?

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Is Ana Portka accepting new patients?

Ana Portka generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Ana Portka's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Ana Portka online?

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What practice does Ana Portka work with?

Ana Portka works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ana Portka?

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