Shawana Porter, LPC

Shawna has been tremendously helpful during the time we’ve been seeing each other. She’s an active listener. She takes detailed notes and she has a reassuring calming approach that has been instrumental in the betterment of my mental health. I look forward to our conversations and I would highly recommend her to anyone who values self-care.

Written on Sep 02, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Shawana is insightful, respectful, and is willing to tell me things I may not necessarily want to hear. She sets goals and gives actionable “homework” to help with thought and behavior change. She is just the resource I need to keep my life on track.

Written on Jul 19, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties

Shawana has been outstanding.

Written on Jul 11, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks

Shawana is an amazing therapist with the ability to really understand and relate to her clients. She listens and offers logical and practical exercises and homework to assist with therapy. I have enjoyed my sessions with her, and the wisdom and care given is exceptional. I would highly recommend her.

Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

I’ve been dealing with mental health issues for a long time. Shawana has helped me work on processing my thoughts and emotions. She’s also helped me to develop better coping skills to function in my everyday life.

Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

She’s my first ever therapist and she’s amazing. She always keeps it real and does not beat around the bush. I definitely was unsure about doing therapy and she has made my experience wonderful.

Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Very helpful

Written on Jun 11, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, and career difficulties

Very professional and prompt. Gives great advice and at times had me truely thinking outside of the box on ways I can better myself

Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coachi

She was very helpful and a great listener! Helped me with self awareness and self reflection and always encouraged me to do what’s best for myself and to take time with my thoughts

Written on May 01, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties

I have for years been on the fence to getting help. With the push I needed from BetterHelp and my therapist Shawana, the attention and direction was just what I needed to feel grounded for the first time in a long time. To have someone listen and be attentive has been the light I needed.

Written on Apr 15, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

Shawana was so great helping me end my alcohol addiction. She was supportive and nonjudgmental. So glad I connected with her.

Written on Apr 01, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and sleeping disorders

She’s amazing!!!!!! I’m so happy I found Shawana ❤️

Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

Shawana is great at what she does, she is empathetic, provides solutions, listens, is non-judgmental, and you feel safe when you are communicating with her.

Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 1 week on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Shawana was amazing at helping me through some stuff while I looked for an in person therapist! I would highly recommend her!

Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Shawana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, and adhd

Shawanna is gift. I am so relieved to have someone to help me navigate through life’s up and downs while helping me to become a better version of myself! I appreciate her wisdom , wit and her genuine spirit.

Written on Dec 29, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

They were very encouraging and understanding. Worked well and helped my self esteem and anxiety.

Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and adhd

She has been doing but great so far. I love how she keeps me so grounded and it’s a big support system

Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

She is the best I love working with her she has given me tools that have already made positive changes in my life. She is down to earth , kind understanding and very knowledgeable it is a pleasure to work with her.

Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

My therapist is amazing & actually listens to me

Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I am very happy with Ms Shawana

Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

Very great with engaged listening. I feel heard and understood.

Written on Sep 12, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Great person to talk to. Listens to the problems and creates plans to resolve.

Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

I have very much enjoyed meeting with Shawana Porter. She has been incredibly supportive and informative about everything that I have wanted to talk about and looking to improve upon. Its always nerve racking when seeking help from a stranger but I am glad the site suggested her to me.

Written on Aug 25, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd

You are very helpful. I'm confident in going forward. Thank you

Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues

I have greatly appreciated working with Shawana so far, and look forward to doing so further.

Written on Aug 03, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management

Listens and always give unbiased support

Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, coaching, and adhd

Shawana Porter has given me excellent support throughout my time with her. Because of her, I have been having a better time managing my stress, as well as other things.

Written on Jul 24, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Dr. Porter's personality is so upbeat it makes therapy not so hard!

Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Shawana for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd