Porsha Coates

Porsha Coates, LMHC, is a Florida clinician who works with adolescents, adults, veterans, and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties, and family-related stressors. She focuses on helping clients identify the patterns, behaviors, and communication dynamics that contribute to emotional strain or challenges within relationships. She brings six years of clinical experience to her practice.

Coates earned a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Hawaii and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Florida. Her approach is person-centered, collaborative, and holistic, integrating evidence-based interventions with mindfulness, emotional regulation strategies, behavioral techniques, and practical problem solving tailored to each client’s needs.

She maintains particular interests in family dynamics, blended family issues, communication problems, and minority stress, and addresses concerns such as impulsivity, self esteem, life purpose, and co-morbid mood issues. As a retired Senior Non-Commissioned Officer from the United States Air Force, she offers experience and insight into military culture, veteran and armed forces issues, leadership, and the impact of high-stress environments on mental and emotional well-being.