Carmen Porter is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Chatham University in 2014 and brings seven years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families.

Her practice centers on helping people develop resilience, experience growth, and move through meaningful transformation during difficult events and life transitions. Carmen works with clients who are often self-aware, observant, strong, intelligent, and sensitive – individuals seeking skills or motivation to move forward – as well as those who may feel overwhelmed, ashamed, anxious, depressed, self-conscious, or defeated.

In therapy she assists clients in managing the physical, emotional, and experiential symptoms that contribute to feeling stuck, supports processing of distressing experiences, and helps clients imagine a future grounded in hope. Carmen approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she believes each treatment plan should be tailored to the person’s unique concerns.

During the first session Carmen and the client will get to know one another to determine fit and to clarify how she can best be of service. They will review the client’s primary concerns and the impact those issues have had, then collaborate on goals to guide the next sessions. Taking that initial step takes courage, and Carmen looks forward to supporting clients on their path toward a more fulfilling and happier life.

Her professional credentials include state licensure as a professional counselor in Pennsylvania, which indicates she met the state’s standards for clinical counseling (PA LPC PC011893), and certification in clinical trauma practice.