Shawana Porter , LPC

Shawana Porter is a National Board Certified Counselor and a Life Coach who brings 15 years of professional experience to her work. She holds a license to practice professional counseling in South Carolina as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - a state credential that authorizes clinical counseling practice. Over the course of her career she has worked in hospitals, correctional settings, and mental health facilities, helping people navigate depression, stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Porter applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, solution-focused work, family systems perspectives, and client-centered care to address trauma, ongoing challenges, and barriers to well-being. She creates a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where individuals and families can tell their stories and take active steps toward change. Shawana emphasizes collaboration and practical tools, aiming to empower people to become the authors of their own lives as they pursue greater fulfillment and resilience.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Shawana Porter uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety and depression. These strategies focus on changing thoughts and behaviors to improve daily functioning.

She also incorporates mindfulness practices that teach present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills, which can be useful for regulating emotions and reducing reactivity. In addition, family systems approaches explore relational patterns within families to address communication, boundaries, and relational stressors that affect individual well-being.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Shawana Porter works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques to find the best fit for their situation.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care from home or on the go. These flexible formats help accommodate varied schedules and life demands while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver evidence-based support that fits into everyday life.