- 24 years experience
- CBT and Gottman
- Faith-friendly care
About Porshea
Porshea Pendleton, LMFT, brings 24 years of clinical experience to her counseling work in Oregon. She offers calm, straightforward care for people dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and other concerns. She frames sessions with respect and compassion and will tailor conversations to each person’s needs.
Porshea includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method among the approaches she uses. She also draws on solution-focused and Gestalt ideas to help clients take practical steps forward. When faith matters to a client, she can incorporate a Christian perspective into the work.
Many clients come to her for help with relationship problems, intimacy questions, or navigating separation and divorce. She also supports people facing codependency, body-image struggles, eating concerns, anger, bipolar mood issues, and the emotional impact of medical conditions such as cancer.
Porshea’s background includes long experience across community and clinical settings, where she has worked with trauma-related symptoms, substance concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, and caregiving or aging stresses. Her counseling aims to untangle patterns and build clearer options for daily life.
In sessions she focuses on practical tools and honest conversation. Treatment plans are individualized and set around each person’s goals. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments based on therapist availability.
How CBT and the Gottman Method inform online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior patterns that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress because it teaches concrete skills to manage symptoms.The Gottman Method centers on improving communication and rebuilding trust in relationships. It offers specific exercises and conversation techniques to help couples handle conflict and strengthen connection.
Porshea will work collaboratively to find the best fit for each person. She will discuss goals, try approaches that suit those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. Deciding which method to use is part of the first sessions rather than a fixed choice up front.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy schedules and fewer travel demands. Online work can make it simpler to maintain continuity between appointments and to practice skills in everyday settings. The therapist’s profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Porshea address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating concerns, anger, bipolar mood issues, and codependency among other challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with a focus on clear steps and honest conversation. She adapts methods to match each person’s needs.
What is her professional background?
She has 24 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with issues such as trauma, substance concerns, and attachment difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.