Therapists in 55344

I work with people from all walks of life trying to re-build their identity or heal from their past. I specialize in working with Hispanic and Latino clients (offer therapy in Spanish), those looking to heal from trauma, and am skilled at helping people de-construct or re-construct their personal beliefs and values. I want to help untangle the "old stuff," dig down to the roots to regain access to what's true, safe, and important to you. I also specialize in career-related transitions, mood-related disorders, and particularly love working with adolescents and young adults. I will see individuals ages 10 and up.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing individual therapy for adults as well as couples and families. My areas of focus are with past traumas, abuse, addictions, eating disorders, body image concerns, self-harming behaviors, abandonment, Bipolar Disorder, obsessive compulsive disorders, anxiety, and loss. My other areas of concentration are marriage counseling, the challenges of parenting, sibling conflicts, infidelity, and conflict resolution skills. I offer pre-marital counseling focusing on the transition into marriage, establishing effective communication skills, hearing/understanding partner perspective, assumptions made about partner's thoughts/experiences, and how the couple can approach challenges life may bring to their relationships.

My name is Karly Porto and I am the owner and therapist at Blackbird Therapy, and my primary goal is to help you explore your meaning in life by using collaboration and evidence-based treatment approaches. I am a dually licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I specialize in treating trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, ego development, and facilitating clients exploring their meaning in life. My therapeutic approach is both compassionate and direct. I treat a wide variety of mental health disorders and see every diagnosis in the context of how the individual experiences the symptoms.

Have you ever felt the feeling where your heart takes a deep breath, feeling entirely secure and at rest in the presence of someone you can be totally authentic with, and they see the good in you, unconditionally? I have, and it changed everything for me. I have made it my mission to be that for my clients. Perhaps you are trying to make sense of your big emotions, relationship problems, or unhelpful coping strategies such as an eating disorder, and you are seeking support in how to change. I help clients explore beyond the surface of their behaviors and get to the root of where they originate. Then, we work on healing, together.

Life can feel very uncertain right now. Are you struggling with increased fears and anxieties? Are you telling yourself that you shouldn't feel this way or that you are too sensitive? Many individuals are finding it difficult to navigate through this challenging health pandemic which can make your social, emotional, and relational challenges even worse. Whether you are struggling with painful emotions, challenging relationships, or significant life events, we can work together to explore and identify what you need to achieve your personal goals and improve your overall quality of life.

I work with individual adult clients across a wide range of issues. I believe everyone has within them all that they need to grow and succeed. Sometimes a new perspective is needed to access that strength. I work collaboratively with clients and have a particular focus in working with PTSD. I am trained in CBT, hypnosis and EMDR and can admininster psychological testing if needed.