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Angela Porter

Angela Porter, LPCC

LPCC - Stress, relationships, depression

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Profile details for Angela Porter
CredentialsLPCC
LicenseLPCC, New Mexico / CCMH0167911
NPI1811240294
Experience14 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationNew Mexico

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  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • CBT techniques
  • Gottman Method

About Angela

Angela Porter, LPCC, is licensed in New Mexico and has 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and depression. She uses a mix of Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential ideas, and the Gottman Method to structure sessions.

Porter focuses on clear, practical conversation. She helps clients talk through communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues around body image and sexuality. Sessions address feelings like guilt, shame, isolation, and low mood. She also supports people exploring life purpose and self-love.

Her approach is collaborative and person-focused. Client-Centered Therapy guides how she listens and reflects. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thought and develop different responses.

Attachment-Based methods help clients understand how past relationship patterns affect current connections. The Gottman Method is applied when working on communication and conflict in relationships. Existential ideas come into play with questions about meaning and choice.

Porter keeps sessions straightforward and goal oriented. She works to make therapy understandable and practical for day-to-day life. Language of sessions is English.

People considering this therapist should confirm current session options before booking. The practice uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection and trust. Online sessions can be used to talk through how early relationship styles show up now, and to practice new ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection. In virtual sessions the therapist focuses on following the client's concerns and reflecting what is said to clarify feelings and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Practically, this involves identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new responses, and setting small behavioral experiments between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit best based on current needs, goals, and preferences. This is discussed openly and adjusted as work progresses.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as current session options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help clients maintain consistency and apply coping strategies to everyday situations.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

New Mexico

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Additional focuses include body image, communication problems, divorce and separation, and sexuality.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a blend of Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Existential, and Gottman approaches. The style is conversational and goal oriented.

How much experience does she have?

She has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in New Mexico.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Session cost varies with location; the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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