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Porsha Coates, LMHC
Florida
FL LMHC - Anxiety and Family concerns
See online therapy options- CBT and mindfulness
- Hypnotherapy methods
- Veteran perspective
About Porsha
Porsha Coates is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, ADHD challenges, self-esteem, and coaching for life transitions. Her work also touches on blended family issues, communication problems, and mood concerns.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Conversations often look at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Small behavior changes and focused exercises are common tools she offers to test new ways of responding.
Porsha trained at the University of Hawaii, earning a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, after completing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of North Florida. Her background includes service as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Air Force, which informs her understanding of veteran and armed forces issues and high-stress environments.
Her approach blends client-centered work with techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, narrative methods, and hypnotherapy. Sessions typically include practical skills such as emotional regulation techniques, communication rehearsal, and problem-solving steps clients can use between meetings.
People who want direct, structured help with specific problems often find this style useful. Porsha aims to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and build clearer communication patterns at home and work.
How CBT, client-centered work, and online sessions fit together
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood so they can choose what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses short exercises to test new responses to worrying thoughts. Hypnotherapy uses guided attention and suggestion to support behavior change and reduce reactivity in some situations.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to emphasize based on the person's goals, preferences, and how they respond to initial exercises. That discussion is practical and may shift over time as progress is observed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats need less bandwidth or let a person join without video, which can help on a hectic day. Ask about available session types when arranging the first appointment to match sessions to daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, family and parenting concerns, ADHD-related challenges, self-esteem, and coaching for life transitions.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. Sessions often include concrete exercises to practice between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has six years of experience and holds a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and a bachelor’s in Psychology.
What credential and location should I expect?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) based in Florida.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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