Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois. I have worked with clients with various concerns including anxiety, depression, emotional and physical trauma, family conflict, and attention disorders such as ADHD. I have significant experience in adoption and foster care related issues as well. I have worked in group therapy, individual psychotherapy as well as working in community services.
I am a strengths focused counselor which means I focus on what you naturally do well at and help you build on those strengths to reach your goals. Your goals are important to the healing process and together we will create a plan to help you identify what is most important to you. I meet each of my clients where they are at and provide a safe space to explore what you need for better mental and emotional health. This is YOUR journey and you have strengths inside of YOU that will propel you forward to find peace of mind, true happiness and contentment inside of you.
I commonly use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy however there are other modalities that I am familiar with and will implement them when it best fits the client. Life can be tough but I believe there is always hope for a better future. I am excited to go on this journey with you and watch you excel in your mental and emotional health!
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Bethany Porter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois with seven years of experience supporting people through a range of concerns. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, emotional and physical trauma, relationship and family conflict, attention differences such as ADHD, parenting challenges, adoption and foster-care related issues, grief, eating and sleeping disorders, self-esteem struggles, career difficulties, and life changes.
Her approach is strengths-focused – she helps clients identify the abilities they already possess and builds on those assets to reach meaningful goals. Bethany collaborates with each person to create a plan that reflects what matters most to them, meeting clients where they are and offering a calm, supportive space to explore changes that promote better mental and emotional health. She emphasizes the client’s ownership of the process and the internal resources that can move them toward greater peace of mind, happiness, and contentment.
Bethany commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, and she will incorporate other modalities when they better fit a client’s needs. Her background includes work in group therapy, individual psychotherapy, and community services.
She holds master-level social work licensure and is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois, and she brings seven years of direct clinical experience to her practice in the state.
For most common concerns – such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes – online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions. Research and clinical experience show that many people find equivalent benefit from virtual and remote formats for these issues.
One major benefit is the flexibility it offers. Clients can connect with a therapist in the format that fits their schedule and comfort level, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapy into a busy life.
Therapy delivered online is provided by licensed professionals, and if someone decides they would like a different therapeutic fit they can switch to another therapist. The choice of modality and practitioner is intended to support access, continuity, and a good therapeutic match for each person’s needs.
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