- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Life transitions
About Portia
Portia Harvey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and life changes. She also addresses concerns such as guilt and shame, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and panic attacks.
Portia centers the person in the room and pays attention to each client's background and values. She draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to fit what an individual brings. Sessions focus on practical steps, clear goals, and honest conversation about difficult feelings like guilt and shame.
Her perspective is informed by her identity as a Black woman and a person of faith, which shapes how she understands culture and meaning in a client's life. She aims to respect clients' beliefs while exploring how those beliefs affect emotions and decisions. Portia listens for what matters most to each person and uses that as a guide for therapy work.
In sessions she helps people name painful feelings, notice patterns, and try new ways of coping. That can include learning skills for mood management, calming panic, or improving communication. She also supports people facing life transitions, financial stress, or the complex emotions that come with caregiving and chronic health problems.
Portia practices in Texas and works in English. People who want to begin can follow the listed booking steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Approaches used in online sessions
Portia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to address mood and anxiety symptoms. One common approach focuses on learning concrete skills for managing mood and anxiety, helping people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Another approach emphasizes working through trauma-related reactions with steady, paced support to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right method is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences. This is an ongoing conversation, and adjustments are made if something isn’t helping.
The listing does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to keep therapy consistent with everyday responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, plus areas like guilt and shame and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work is person-centered and uses evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on listening, practical steps, and collaboration around clear goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with adults on a range of mood and anxiety concerns and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.