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Michael Porterfield, LCSW, LICSW
Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
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About me
Thank you for allowing me an opportunity to enter your life and help you during this time! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Alabama (LICSW) and Georgia (LCSW). My 10+ years of experience in crisis intervention, hospice care, and mental health have given me an extraordinary appreciation for life. Sometimes we struggle with BIG things, like suicidal thoughts, while other times we are just trying to "get through the day". Regardless of where you are I would love the opportunity to speak to you. I specialize in grief and know that loss, despite it being a part of our lives, can be life-changing. Other areas I work with are depression, anxiety, aging, end of life, and caregiver burnout. I am a Christian, and I respect how important our faith is to our well-being. My approach to therapy involves a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and many others.
Professional experience
4yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Dissociation, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and veterans issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
GA LCSW CSW007383
AL LICSW 4377C
Reviews
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Michael is great.
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Michael is a great listener and has thoughtful insight on how I can improve myself and my life. I’m incredibly grateful to have him in my life.
Written on Feb 01, 2021 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Michael has been the best
Written on Jan 31, 2021 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Michael has been very helpful in helping me improve my mental health. He has assisted by lending a caring ear when needed, and also helping with new techniques to help improve my challenges with anxiety and depression. He is very knowledgeable and very responsive in general. I've found him very relatable to and enjoyed our conversations.
Written on Jan 27, 2021 after therapy with Michael for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
I really enjoyed my sessions with Micheal. He gave me some tools that I know will help me long term by processing the grief of losing my mother. He was very attentive and down to earth. If I ever need counseling again I will be sure to request him in the future. Thanks, Micheal for all of your help.
Written on Jan 14, 2021 after therapy with Michael for 3 weeks
Michael is a great listener and has a very soothing southern drawl..which is calming and endearing. So far after 4 meetings by phone i am getting into a better place mentally with my issues. We are going to keep working together for the near foreseeable future.
Written on Jan 01, 2021 after therapy with Michael for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd