Tina LaPorta, LMFT
Tina LaPorta, licensed marriage and family therapist
- LMFT with 15 years
- Military and veteran experience
- Focus on relationships and families
About Tina LaPorta
Tina LaPorta is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience working with adults and adolescents. She has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, relationship and family challenges, career and adjustment concerns, substance use issues, and life coaching goals. Her background includes military counseling for active duty personnel and combat veterans, bringing practical experience with the unique stressors that accompany service and transition.
LaPorta holds two masters degrees in psychology - one focused on college teaching and a second in counseling with a specialization in marriage and family therapy. She began her career as an adjunct psychology professor in the San Francisco Bay Area and after six years moved into community-based clinical work, treating adults with more severe and chronic conditions, including schizophrenia. Her clinical work has included outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization programs serving both adolescents and adults with mental health and substance use disorders.
After time in the private sector, she joined the federal workforce, working at military installations including Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss and later serving in Vet Centers for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a licensed marriage and family therapist. She is licensed to practice in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, and Arizona. LaPorta favors cognitive behavioral therapy - focusing on how thoughts and behaviors interact - while drawing on client-centered and other approaches to help clients reach their stated goals.
LaPorta holds two masters degrees in psychology - one focused on college teaching and a second in counseling with a specialization in marriage and family therapy. She began her career as an adjunct psychology professor in the San Francisco Bay Area and after six years moved into community-based clinical work, treating adults with more severe and chronic conditions, including schizophrenia. Her clinical work has included outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), and partial hospitalization programs serving both adolescents and adults with mental health and substance use disorders.
After time in the private sector, she joined the federal workforce, working at military installations including Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss and later serving in Vet Centers for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a licensed marriage and family therapist. She is licensed to practice in Connecticut, Florida, New Jersey, and Arizona. LaPorta favors cognitive behavioral therapy - focusing on how thoughts and behaviors interact - while drawing on client-centered and other approaches to help clients reach their stated goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tina LaPorta have?
Tina LaPorta has 15 years of professional experience in counseling and therapy.
Is Tina LaPorta a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details include AZ LMFT LMFT-15763 and FL LMFT MT3871.
In which languages does Tina LaPorta provide therapy?
Tina LaPorta provides therapy in English.
Where is Tina LaPorta located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Tina LaPorta as my therapist?
You can work with Tina LaPorta through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tina LaPorta work with international clients?
Yes, Tina LaPorta works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tina LaPorta cost?
Costs can vary based on location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Tina LaPorta commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy when working with clients online. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build coping skills for stress and mood challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore values, emotions, and goals, which can be especially helpful for relationship, identity, and self-esteem concerns.She also draws on motivational interviewing techniques to help clients clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment when facing issues such as substance use or behavioral shifts. Determining the best approach is a collaborative process - the therapist works with each person to tailor methods based on needs, goals, and personal preferences rather than applying a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility because they can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to maintain therapy across busy schedules, geographic distances, and life transitions while connecting with licensed professionals who can adapt approaches to the format that works best for each client.