- Stress management
- Anger work
- Self-esteem
About Portia
Portia Davis is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Kentucky with ten years of experience. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and depression. She also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
Portia sees adults across different life stages. She works with those dealing with identity and purpose questions, workplace stress, and the frustration that builds into resentment or outbursts. She also assists people who struggle with guilt, shame, forgiveness, impulsivity, and communication problems.
In sessions she focuses on clear, practical steps. Conversations aim to build insight and practical coping skills. Portia helps clients notice patterns and try new behaviors that change daily life.
Her background includes a decade of clinical work with mood disorders and personality-related concerns. That experience informs how she approaches ongoing problems like chronic pain, co-morbidity, and the emotional effects of caregiving and hospice settings.
Portia’s style is direct and straightforward. She talks through what is getting in the way, practices skills during sessions, and sets small, testable goals between meetings. The emphasis is on usable tools people can apply right away.
People looking to address persistent anger, recurring anxiety, or low self-worth will find a practical focus on changing patterns and improving daily coping. Those preparing for major life transitions or managing long-term health and caregiving challenges may also find this approach relevant.
How therapeutic approaches guide remote sessions
Portia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people track thoughts, feelings, and actions to spot patterns that feed anger or anxiety. This method teaches clear skills for pausing, reframing thoughts, and choosing different responses in tense moments.Another way she works is through behavior-focused strategies that break problems into small steps. These techniques support building new habits, like pacing reactions and practicing communication skills, which can reduce impulsive responses and resentment over time.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Portia collaborates with clients to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. She helps people test approaches in real life and adjusts plans based on what works for them.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people continue regular work on anger and mood during life transitions or while managing caregiving and health responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar issues, and self-esteem problems. Additional focuses include impulsivity, communication problems, and forgiveness.
What is her approach or therapy style?
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build insight and coping skills. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns, practicing new behaviors, and setting small goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, personality-related concerns, chronic illness, and caregiving issues. That background informs her practical focus in sessions.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, licensed in Kentucky. Her practice is based in Kentucky.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prices will depend on the client’s location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and sets the initial appointment.