Porsha Coates

Porsha Coates is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults and adolescents on stress, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, and questions about life purpose. Her background includes military service, and she draws on that experience when supporting veterans and people affected by high-stress environments.

Porsha listens for patterns in behavior and communication that keep people stuck. She talks through how those patterns show up at home, at work, or in relationships. Sessions focus on practical skills such as emotional regulation, clearer communication, and problem solving. She uses straightforward tools rather than abstract explanations.

Her training includes a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Hawaii and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Florida. Porsha combines client-centered work with specific techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness. She also integrates narrative methods and hypnotherapy when appropriate for the client’s goals.

Porsha pays attention to cultural and life-stage factors that affect mood and behavior. She often helps people dealing with blended family issues, co-morbidity, impulsivity, and multicultural concerns. Young adults and parents who feel overwhelmed by change or role shifts will find concrete strategies to manage daily demands.

In session she takes a collaborative stance. She helps people set small, achievable steps to test new habits and notice what changes. Those practical experiments are discussed and adjusted over time to fit each person’s life.

How her approaches translate to online work

Porsha combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness in an accessible way. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities, helping people describe their goals and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and introduces concrete skills to test new ways of responding. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. She will review goals and preferences together and try methods that fit the person’s situation. Adjustments are made based on what works in practice, so the approach can shift over a few sessions as needs become clearer.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. In practice the focus is on making therapeutic work usable: choosing exercises that fit daily life, practicing communication skills between sessions, and setting manageable steps to test new habits.