Therapist profile
Shawana Porter, LPC
South Carolina
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, South Carolina / 6519
- NPI1043959844
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Shawana
Shawana Porter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with 15 years of experience. She has worked in hospitals, correctional settings, and mental health facilities. She focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem and also helps people facing trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Shawana helps people who are struggling with relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue. She also supports clients from LGBT communities and those dealing with sexual assault and abuse. Her work includes attention to aging and geriatric concerns and issues that matter to young adults.
Her therapy draws on several evidence-based techniques. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Mindfulness approaches help slow reactivity and manage tension in the moment. Solution-focused ideas are used to identify small, realistic steps that move a person forward.
Shawana also references Family Systems ideas to map patterns that affect relationships, and Client-Centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented, with attention to what a person wants to change now.
Her background in different clinical settings informs a straightforward style. Clients can expect a mix of skill teaching, practical problem-solving, and space to tell their story without judgment. To begin, people follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Shawana lists several evidence-based techniques she uses in-person and that can be adapted to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes to reduce stress and anger. Mindfulness-based practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to slow reactivity and manage strong emotions. Solution-focused methods emphasize small, achievable steps and concrete goals to move problems forward rather than getting stuck on causes.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the early process. The therapist works collaboratively with the client to pick approaches that match the person’s goals, preferences, and daily routine. That selection is adjusted over time as progress and new priorities emerge.
The site describes a process for getting started, but confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a break, sessions without travel time, or options that do not require being on camera. Discuss practical scheduling and format needs during the matching and first session to find an approach that fits everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, trauma and related concerns such as grief and relationship strain.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, combining skill teaching with discussion to address current problems and patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in hospitals, correctional settings, and mental health facilities.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are booked through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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