Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

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1 Endorsed

412 County Street, 3rd Floor, New Bedford, MA 02740

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Please note: Currently accepting in-person couples clients only. We do not accept insurance for couples therapy. Please see rates below. Are you looking to improve communication in your marriage? Are you and spouse not connecting like you used to? Something may be in the way. In the words of Gabor Maté, "Emotions are not a luxury; they are a necessity. They are the medicine." I strive to create a warm and supportive space for you to unpack and process those challenging feelings and experiences, to foster personal growth and resilience. As a licensed therapist, I work with individuals and couples at my office in New Bedford, MA.

I work with couples and individuals facing relationship challenges, loss, career difficulty, and anxiety. With a background in film and theater, 6 years as an SAT/ACT tutor, a 12-year career in corporate HR for startups, and 6 years in the therapy chair, I bring a varied set of life experience and clinical training to our sessions.

Please reach out for an initial conversation via my website.

Call or Email Stephen Porter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (508) 850-0677

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Kingfisher Counseling Group

412 County Street

3rd Floor

New Bedford, MA 02740 map

(508) 850-0677

Plymouth, MA 02360

In-person sessions available in New Bedford, MA. I also see both Tennessee and Massachusetts clients virtually.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Grief and Dreams

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (508) 850-0677

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Kingfisher Counseling Group

412 County Street

3rd Floor

New Bedford, MA 02740 map

(508) 850-0677

Plymouth, MA 02360

In-person sessions available in New Bedford, MA. I also see both Tennessee and Massachusetts clients virtually.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Grief and Dreams

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $195
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Out of Network

I accept many insurances for individual therapy - see list below. I do not accept insurance for couples counseling. Please reach out via my website with any questions!

Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 850-0677

I accept many insurances for individual therapy - see list below. I do not accept insurance for couples counseling. Please reach out via my website with any questions!

Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 850-0677

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / LMHC10002777 Stephen Porter

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 6 years

Attended Bradley University, MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2019

Additional Credentials

Licensed by State of Massachusetts / LMHC10002777

License: LPC-MHSP (TN) 5798 / 2023

Degree/Diploma from University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Arts / 2000

I am a professional counselor with 6 years of clinical experience. Licensed to practice in Massachusetts (LMHC), Rhode Island, (LMHC), and Tennessee (LPC-MHSP), with specialized training in Couples Therapy (EFT / EFCT), Jungian Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 850-0677

Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 850-0677

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Grief
Dreams

Expertise

ADHD
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Depression
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

I specialize primarily in Marriage Counseling, Grief Therapy, Complex PTSD, and the holistic treatment of ADHD.

Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 850-0677

I specialize primarily in Marriage Counseling, Grief Therapy, Complex PTSD, and the holistic treatment of ADHD.

Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 850-0677

Endorsement

Renee Lackey EMDR Anxiety Grief Divorce Anger

Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, LPC, MHSP, (temp)

Stephen is a wonderful therapist and I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to feel heard and supported. He is passionate about helping his clients grow into their most authentic selves.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

I also speak

French

Religion

Christian

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

I also speak

French

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Gottman Method
Imago
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Jungian
Person-Centered
Polyvagal Theory
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I use what's called a "Person-centered" approach, trusting in the innate tendency and ability of each person to, in the right context, heal and come into wholeness on their own. To create that safe and nurturing context, I draw on advanced clinical training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Jungian Psychotherapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction.

Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 850-0677

Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (508) 850-0677

Groups

Online Grief Group for Men

Hosted by

Stephen Porter

Meeting weekly online starting in October for residents of MA, RI, and TN. Please call 508-850-0677 for more information!

Expertise

Depression

Grief

Men's Issues

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50

Location

Westport, MA 02790

Email Stephen Porter about this group or call - (508) 850-0677

Location

Primary Location

Kingfisher Counseling Group

412 County Street

3rd Floor

New Bedford, MA 02740

(508) 850-0677

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Plymouth, MA 02360

(508) 850-0677

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

In-person sessions available in New Bedford, MA. I also see both Tennessee and Massachusetts clients virtually.

Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

Call for a free consultation now - (508) 850-0677

In-person sessions available in New Bedford, MA. I also see both Tennessee and Massachusetts clients virtually.

Stephen Porter

Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MFA, MA

Call for a free consultation now - (508) 850-0677