- Faith-informed approach
- Practical coping skills
- Relationship support
About Porshea
Porshea Pendleton, LMFT, brings 24 years of clinical experience to her counseling work in Oregon. She greets each person with respect and compassion and aims to create a calm space for people to talk about hard things. Porshea approaches care from a Christian faith perspective when clients want that element included.
Her background covers common concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, and eating issues. She also lists additional focus areas including adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family concerns, and divorce and separation. Practical problem solving and clear goals are central to sessions.
Porshea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she incorporates principles from the Gottman Method for couples work. She favors brief, focused conversations that identify patterns and then try different strategies to change them. Clients can expect efforts to make skills easy to use between meetings.
Her work blends faith-informed perspectives with evidence-based techniques when appropriate. Treatment plans are shaped around what each person wants to accomplish. Porshea emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
People who reach out will start by describing their current concerns and goals. From there she and the client set a plan and practical steps to try. The focus stays on clear, manageable changes that fit everyday life.
How CBT and Gottman Work Online
Porshea commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to feel better. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with mood or eating.The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and rebuilding damaged trust in relationships. It helps couples learn specific skills for better dialogue, managing conflict, and increasing positive connection.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Porshea works with each person or couple to weigh goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She adjusts methods as progress is made and as needs change.
The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow regular check-ins between other responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively across distance while focusing on practical tools and steady steps toward clients' goals.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Porshea help with?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, and eating difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions focus on practical steps and problem solving using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gottman-informed work for couples, with clear goals and skills to practice between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
Porshea has 24 years of professional experience in mental health and identifies as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in Oregon.
What credential and region does she practice in?
She holds the LMFT credential and provides services based in Oregon.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.