Carmen Porter, LPC

LPC focused on trauma and resilience

Trauma-informed care
Cognitive behavioral work
Flexible online sessions

About Carmen Porter

Carmen Porter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) practicing in Pennsylvania. She earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Chatham University in 2014 and brings seven years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through stressful transitions, trauma, grief, and a range of mental health concerns.

Carmen focuses on building resilience and helping clients move from feeling stuck to experiencing growth and transformation. Her practice addresses issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and caregiving stress. She also works with adoption and foster care matters, attachment difficulties, codependency, communication problems, and other relational or developmental challenges.

Clients who seek Carmen’s support are often self-aware, observant, intelligent, and sensitive, though they may also feel overwhelmed, ashamed, anxious, depressed, or defeated. Carmen’s role is to assist clients in managing the physical, emotional, and experiential symptoms that impede progress, to process distressing events, and to help them imagine a future grounded in hope. Treatment plans are tailored to each person’s unique needs, and the initial session focuses on determining goodness of fit, clarifying presenting concerns, and setting collaborative goals to guide subsequent work.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carmen Porter have?

Carmen Porter has seven years of clinical experience.

Is Carmen Porter a licensed therapist?

Yes. Carmen holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - with license details PA LPC PC011893.

In which languages does Carmen Porter provide therapy?

Carmen provides therapy in English.

Where is Carmen Porter located?

Carmen is located in Pennsylvania.

How can I work with Carmen Porter as my therapist?

You can work with Carmen Porter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Carmen Porter work with international clients?

Carmen Porter does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carmen Porter cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches for Online Support and Skills-Building

Carmen draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship where the client’s goals shape the pace of change - this approach can be helpful for building self-awareness, self-esteem, and motivation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches concrete coping strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people dealing with intense emotions, trauma responses, or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is an ongoing, collaborative process. Carmen partners with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds to ensure the work feels meaningful and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and daily life. These options allow clients to continue therapy from home or other convenient places while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists who provide consistent support and skills-building.

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