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Porshea Pendleton, LMFT
Oregon
LMFT in Oregon - relationship and mood concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Gottman work
- Faith-informed option
About Porshea
Porshea Pendleton is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon with 24 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, eating concerns, anger, bipolar issues, intimacy-related problems, and coaching needs. Sessions may include faith-informed clients who want to expand their relationship with God.
Porshea uses straightforward conversation to identify what is getting in the way of daily life. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns and then practices different ways of responding. Treatment goals are set with the client and the plan is adjusted as progress is made.
Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method for relationship work. That means sessions can include practical exercises, skill practice, and focused work on communication and behavior that affects relationships. When faith is important to a client, Porshea can include Christian perspectives in the work.
She has a background across many areas of mental health and long-term experience supporting people through complex concerns. Examples of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, blended family challenges, body image, codependency, and coping after trauma or disaster.
Porshea describes therapy as a collaborative process. She and the client set clear objectives, try concrete strategies during sessions, and review what helps. People who want structured, skill-based work and clear steps may find this a practical way to address their problems.
How CBT and Gottman work in online sessions
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In plain terms, sessions look at patterns that keep problems going and try concrete alternatives through brief exercises and practice tasks. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, eating issues, and anger by giving clear skills to test between meetings.The Gottman Method centers on relationship behaviors and communication. Work using Gottman techniques involves structured conversations, small change experiments, and skills for managing conflict and rebuilding connection. It is used when relationship communication and interaction are key concerns.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend CBT, Gottman work, or a mix. Clients and therapist decide together and adjust the plan as they see what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. The therapist aims to shape sessions so they fit everyday life while focusing on clear, actionable skills.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, eating and intimacy-related concerns, anger, bipolar issues, and coaching.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then practice alternative responses through exercises and homework.
What is her background and experience?
She is an LMFT with 24 years of professional experience in mental health work across a variety of clinical concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Oregon.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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.
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