- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Caregiver issues
About Portia
Portia Davis is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky with ten years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. Portia also addresses related challenges such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
She sees adults at different life stages, from young adults figuring out identity and purpose to older adults facing transitions. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than labels. Portia helps people notice patterns, try new coping skills, and make choices that fit their life.
Her work often centers on mood and anxiety concerns, communication problems, and personality-related issues like avoidant or dependent tendencies. She supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and feelings of emptiness. Portia also assists those managing chronic pain, caregiving strain, or hospice and end-of-life planning.
In sessions she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to teach coping tools and build insight. Meetings aim to be straightforward - identify a problem, practice skills, and review what helps. The approach emphasizes steady progress and practical strategies for daily life.
Portia practices in Kentucky and works in English. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work
Portia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations, which can help with anxiety and low mood by changing how a person responds to stressful moments.Behavioral strategies emphasize practicing specific skills in real life, such as graded exposure to feared social situations or structured activity planning to counter low mood. These techniques help people build confidence through small, manageable steps. When personality-related patterns or relationship difficulties appear, she works on communication skills and problem-solving to reduce conflict and improve daily interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Portia will discuss options and decide collaboratively which techniques match a client's goals, needs, and preferences. That process may shift as progress is made and new issues come up.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use online sessions to help people apply skills between meetings and keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related concerns like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical, evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and clarify goals. Portia aims for clear steps you can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and life transition issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Kentucky and operates from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.