- Person-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Veteran-informed perspective
About Porsha
Porsha Coates, LMHC, helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting strain, and family tensions. She works with adults, adolescents, and veterans who are managing ADHD-related challenges, mood concerns, or low self-esteem. Her approach emphasizes clear communication and practical steps that can fit into a busy life.
Porsha blends person-centered listening with evidence-based strategies. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques are offered to support emotional regulation and reduce overwhelm.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Hawaii and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Florida. She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, with six years of clinical experience and military experience as a retired Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Air Force.
Porsha is particularly interested in family dynamics, blended family issues, communication problems, and multicultural concerns. She helps people build boundaries, improve communication, and find practical coping strategies for impulsivity, co-morbidity, and life transitions.
Sessions focus on collaboration and real-world skills. Clients can expect a mix of short-term problem-solving and longer work on patterns that keep causing distress. The goal is clearer communication, better emotional regulation, and more confidence in daily life.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Porsha uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's experience and priorities. This approach means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to set goals and pace work that feels manageable.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is also part of her work. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause stress or anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Porsha treats choosing methods as a team effort, adjusting techniques to match a person's goals, day-to-day schedule, and what feels most helpful in session.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The site’s booking process will show how sessions are offered for this therapist. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for different kinds of check-ins such as focused skill practice or longer reflective work. Many people find virtual sessions help them maintain continuity of care while juggling family, work, or school commitments.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Porsha help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, parenting and family tensions, ADHD-related challenges, low self-esteem, and related mood concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then building practical steps with the client.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and has six years of clinical experience.
What license and region does she practice in?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.