Washington
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Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
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Dr. Shy Porter

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT (she, her)

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Washington, DC 20009
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I specialize in working with women who are struggling with infertility, pregnancy, or postpartum challenges; adult individuals trying to cope with daily life challenges; couples who are dating, engaged, married, or contemplating the decision to stay or leave; and adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions. Through a collaborative and engaged process, we will work together to help you gain insight and self-awareness, find inner peace, achieve your goals, and/or, in the context of couples therapy, navigate the challenges of your relationship in order to regain stability, trust, and emotional safety.
I aim to help adolescents and adult individuals find purpose and manage anxiety, depression, abandonment, grief, loss, and/or life's most recent challenges. With couples, I strive to help them evaluate, strengthen, rebuild, repair, and enhance their bond as they work to determine the next best steps for their relationship.
My therapy style is authentic, curious, and nonjudgmental. I infuse compassionate humor as often as possible. My goal is to work diligently to empower you with the tools you need to gain insight and emerge from the therapy process stronger, happier, and with a clearer sense of self. Let's work together to get you where you want to be.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Washington, DC 20009

I am licensed in DC, MD, and VA and can see anyone located there virtually. I practice in-person in DC on Saturday afternoons.
I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Dr. Shy Porter
Photo of Dr. Shy Porter, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Washington, DC 20009

I am licensed in DC, MD, and VA and can see anyone located there virtually. I practice in-person in DC on Saturday afternoons.
I specialize in Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I am out of network (OON) with insurance companies, but can provide regular superbills to submit to your insurance for reimbursement if you have OON benefits.
Photo of Dr. Shy Porter, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I am out of network (OON) with insurance companies, but can provide regular superbills to submit to your insurance for reimbursement if you have OON benefits.
Photo of Dr. Shy Porter, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of District of Columbia / LMFT000248 Shy Porter
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In addition to my work in private practice, I am a clinician and professor in the School of Medicine at Georgetown University.
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Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
In addition to my work in private practice, I am a clinician and professor in the School of Medicine at Georgetown University.
Photo of Dr. Shy Porter, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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My 3 primary areas of expertise are: couples/relationship challenges; patients who are having trouble along their reproductive journeys; and high school- and college-aged youth. We will get to know one another during the first few sessions to make sure it's a good fit as we prepare to dig into "the work." Symptoms tend to improve quickly but commitment to therapy is what leads to lasting change.
Photo of Dr. Shy Porter, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My 3 primary areas of expertise are: couples/relationship challenges; patients who are having trouble along their reproductive journeys; and high school- and college-aged youth. We will get to know one another during the first few sessions to make sure it's a good fit as we prepare to dig into "the work." Symptoms tend to improve quickly but commitment to therapy is what leads to lasting change.
Photo of Dr. Shy Porter, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I pull from a range of theories in my work with patients, tailoring the treatment in a way that meets them where they are. My style is collaborative, relational, and insight-oriented. I aim to establish a safe holding space for patients to do important deep work that unfolds over time.
Photo of Dr. Shy Porter, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I pull from a range of theories in my work with patients, tailoring the treatment in a way that meets them where they are. My style is collaborative, relational, and insight-oriented. I aim to establish a safe holding space for patients to do important deep work that unfolds over time.
Photo of Dr. Shy Porter, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Washington, DC 20009

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I am licensed in DC, MD, and VA and can see anyone located there virtually. I practice in-person in DC on Saturday afternoons.
Photo of Dr. Shy Porter, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
"
I am licensed in DC, MD, and VA and can see anyone located there virtually. I practice in-person in DC on Saturday afternoons.
Photo of Dr. Shy Porter, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Dr. Shy Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT