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Porcha Reed

Porcha Reed, LCMHC, LPC

LCMHC LPC - Stress and trauma work

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Profile details for Porcha Reed
CredentialsLCMHC, LPC
LicensesLCMHC, North Carolina / 11884; LPC, Texas / 80887
NPI1942675285
Experience8 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationTexas

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  • CBT methods
  • EMDR for trauma
  • Mindfulness practice

About Porcha

Porcha Reed, LCMHC, LPC, is licensed in Texas and has eight years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, motivation issues, and grief. She also supports people facing trauma and abuse, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns. Porcha describes clients as the experts of their own stories and uses that view to guide her work.

Porcha centers sessions on clear, direct conversation. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to help people talk through what matters to them. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also uses EMDR and mindfulness-based techniques when trauma or distress are present.

In practical terms she focuses on skills people can use between sessions. That can include short behavior experiments, thought records, grounding exercises, and guided attention practices. She may use motivational interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change. Sessions are framed as collaborative problem solving rather than lecture.

Porcha has worked in clinical settings for eight years and holds both LCMHC and LPC credentials. She practices in Texas and conducts therapy in English. She does not take international clients.

To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Porcha uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; fees vary by location. Prospective clients are advised to confirm current session formats before booking.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Porcha uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the client's priorities and to guide conversations with listening and reflection. That approach helps people clarify goals and feel heard while deciding on next steps. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking and try practical changes in daily life. CBT work online can include homework such as thought logs and behavior experiments to practice between sessions. She also employs Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related distress. EMDR involves structured processing of distressing memories and can be adapted to remote formats when clinically appropriate. Porcha treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and symptoms and help select methods that fit the client's needs. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helpful. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because current formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Confirm what session formats are offered when arranging the first appointment.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

North Carolina, Texas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem concerns. Additional focuses include trauma, grief, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and life changes.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

She practices in a client-centered way and treats sessions as collaborative. She emphasizes clear conversation, practical skills, and goal-focused work.

How many years of experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional clinical experience.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Texas.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees vary by location.

How do I get started with her?

Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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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