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Dr. Portia Adams

Therapist(She/Her/Hers)
22 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Educational background includes the following:

  1. Licensed in Illinois and New York State.
  2. Specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
  3. Skilled at individual, couples and group work.

My approach to therapy

In the beginning of our work together I focus on developing trust, reliability, and transparency.

What you can expect from me

An increasing sense of calm, intimacy and self-confidence.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    22 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Columbia University, Other at Washington University, Saint Louis
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York, Illinois)
  • Licensed in
    Illinois, New York
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Multi-Systemic (MST), Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1103 South Warren Street
    Peoria, IL 61605

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