Stephen Porter

My personal path of loss and discovery led me to explore various methods of emotional healing and resilience throughout my entire adult life. These have included spiritual traditions, holistic healing, Jungian psychology, contemplative meditation and mindfulness, creative arts therapies, and formal training in evidence-based modalities of wellness through the discipline of professional counseling and psychotherapy.

To nourish a strong therapeutic alliance, I use what's called a "Person-centered" approach, trusting in the innate tendency and ability of each person to, in the right context, heal and come into wholeness on their own. To create that safe and healing context, I draw on advanced clinical training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT/EFCT/EFIT), Jungian Psychotherapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction.

I strive to create a warm and supportive space for clients to unpack their concerns and foster personal growth. With a background in film and theater, 6 years as an SAT/ACT tutor, and a 12-year career in corporate HR for startups, I bring a varied set of life experience as well as a wealth of clinical training to help clients navigate life’s challenges.