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Dr. Porsha Dodson

Licensed Psychologist

Accepts

Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Magellan, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Trauma

Great to meet you!

Hi, I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. I have a lengthy history of working with adolescents and adults in therapy focusing on trauma, anxiety, depression, and familial/relationship issues.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Treatment focus is client centered and inclusive of cultural considerations as we navigate Cognitive Behavioral techniques to identify core beliefs and automatic thought processes that can lead to anxiety, depression, and other adjustment issues. Trauma informed practices are the foundation of practice and ensure that Client's are seen and heard from their point of experience.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients can expect to enter a safe space where exploration of challenges and strengths is prioritized and applied to goals that are set and reviewed in treatment. Increasing awareness and acceptance of ourselves and our relationships with the outside world is key to moving into a space that aligns with future goals and dreams.


Porsha's style is

Direct
Warm
Open-minded

Insurance carriers Porsha accepts

Aetna
Carelon Behavioral Health
Magellan
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Porsha

PsyD (Doctor of Psychology) at Alliant University
License type: CP (Clinical Psychologist) (California)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent and Hispanic
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents and Adults
More specialties: Family Issues, Stress, and Cultural & Ethnic Issues
Modalities: Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Strength-Based

Location

3605 Long Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90807