- CBT methods
- Gottman approach
- Grief and loss
About Porshea
Porshea Pendleton is an Oregon-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, and issues around intimacy and eating. Her practice also addresses bipolar mood concerns, anger, and coaching for life purpose and direction.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method in sessions. Porshea also draws on solution-focused and Gestalt ideas to shape conversations and practical steps. She adapts topics to what each person needs, so sessions move between skill-building, problem solving, and relationship work.
Porshea can help people dealing with abandonment, attachment, and blended family questions. She also supports those managing body image concerns, cancer-related issues, divorce and separation, and the aftermath of domestic violence. Other areas she addresses include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, communication problems, and dissociation.
Her style centers on clear goals and concrete tools. Conversations often include identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing new behaviors, and improving communication patterns. For relationship work she uses methods associated with John Gottman to strengthen interactions and reduce conflict.
Sessions are available in English and take place under the therapist's Oregon LMFT credential. International clients are not accepted. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the online therapy options flow.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some eating or anger concerns. The Gottman Method targets relationship patterns and communication. It helps people learn concrete ways to reduce conflict and improve interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and uses that information to decide whether CBT techniques, Gottman-focused exercises, or solution-focused and Gestalt ideas will be most useful. This is a collaborative process where treatment choices are adjusted over time.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Working this way can help someone keep momentum between appointments and practice new skills in everyday settings.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating concerns, anger, bipolar mood issues, and life-purpose coaching.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused ideas to identify patterns and set small, concrete steps. Sessions blend skill practice with problem solving and communication work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience in mental health and family therapy work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in Oregon.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.