Center for CBT & Therapeutic Healing

Portia is an incredible therapist who has been compassionate, nonjudgmental, and steady as I navigate a time of deep inner work and uncertainty. While I have worked with other therapists in the past, I discontinued care because I either did not feel connected to them or did not feel truly seen and effectively supported.

From my first appointment with Portia, I felt at ease in her presence. I knew I could open up about things I had held in for years and that I would have a safe person to listen and guide me rather than judge or try to fix me.

Over time, my treatment has evolved well beyond what originally brought me into her office. Through every phase, I have consistently felt that I could bring any emotion, thought, or prior experience into our sessions and be met with compassion and genuine curiosity. She helps me explore what is coming up and supports me in determining how I want to navigate each situation.

What truly sets Portia apart is her ability to walk alongside you through grief, shame, fear, sadness, and any other emotion without wavering in her steadiness. She does not tell me what to do. Instead, she guides me through processing my thoughts and feelings and then helps me consider different options so I can make an informed choice that feels right for me in that moment.

I am deeply grateful for Portia’s support and cannot recommend her highly enough.