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Portia Seals

Therapist(she/her)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I meet you exactly where you are, without expectation or pressure. I have experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and trauma, and I believe in the power of genuine connection to foster healing and growth.

I tailor each session to your unique needs and goals, blending proven therapeutic techniques with compassion and real-world understanding. My priority is to create a safe space where you can be yourself, explore your feelings, and work through challenges at your own pace. You’ll always be treated with respect, kindness, and confidentiality.

Above all, I’m here to support you—not just as a professional, but as someone who truly cares about your well-being and wants to help you rediscover hope, strength, and confidence.

My approach to therapy

My approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and tailored to your unique experiences. I believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. My goal is to create a safe space where you can explore your emotions, learn healthy ways to cope, and build the confidence to set boundaries and trust again. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering guidance, support, and practical tools to help you thrive—not just survive. You don’t have to go through this alone; let’s work together to help you rediscover your strength and sense of purpose.

What you can expect from me

  • Greater Self-Understanding: You’ll gain insight into your patterns, triggers, and emotions, helping you make sense of your experiences.
  • Practical Coping Tools: You’ll learn effective strategies to manage anxiety, mood swings, and overwhelming thoughts—tools you can use in everyday life.
  • Improved Communication Skills: You’ll discover ways to express your needs clearly and set healthy boundaries, leading to more fulfilling relationships.
  • Stronger Confidence & Self-Worth: Through our work together, you’ll build self-esteem and learn to trust yourself and others again.
  • A Safe, Supportive Space: Every session is a judgment-free zone where you can be honest and vulnerable, knowing you’ll be met with empathy and respect.
  • Personalized Growth: Sessions are tailored to your unique goals, so you can move at your own pace and focus on what matters most to you.

Ultimately, you’ll leave each session feeling more empowered, connected, and equipped to handle life’s challenges—with renewed hope for your future.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Affirming, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Cleveland State University, Other at Cleveland State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida, Colorado, Indiana), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Alabama, Washington), LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan), LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) (Ohio)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Florida Blue, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Priority Health, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Family issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strategic Family Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Attachment Based, Humanistic, Strength-Based, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English