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Porsha Johnson

Porsha Johnson

LPC

Therapist · Alabama · 3+ years of experience

Compassionate LPC helping people manage anger and stress

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  • Anger and stress
  • Evidence-based care
  • Practical steps

About Porsha

Porsha Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addiction concerns, relationship strain, and self-esteem issues. She builds a warm, straightforward space where people can be honest and feel heard. Porsha emphasizes practical steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Porsha understands that starting therapy can feel uncertain. People often come unsure what they need and worried about making the first move. She invites clients to begin from where they are and to name small goals they want to reach together.

Her approach is compassionate and nonjudgmental. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s life. Sessions focus on clear problems like communication breakdowns, control issues, and difficulty coping with stress.

Porsha also addresses concerns related to addiction, domestic violence, fatherhood issues, fertility struggles, and feelings of isolation or shame. She works with people facing blended family challenges, commitment worries, and conflicts tied to trust or infidelity.

With three years of counseling experience, Porsha draws on practical methods to help clients make steady changes. She helps people set realistic steps, practice new skills, and notice progress over time. Her work aims to make daily life more manageable and more meaningful.

Porsha practices in Alabama and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability, so the first meeting can focus on what matters most to the individual.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Alabama

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Porsha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the person in front of her. One commonly used approach focuses on skills training for emotion regulation and stress management. That approach teaches concrete tools to notice triggers, calm intense emotions, and respond differently to anger and anxiety. It helps with everyday stress and strong emotional reactions.

Another practical approach emphasizes improving communication and relationship skills. Sessions include role practice, clearer ways to state needs, and steps to resolve recurring problems. This approach is useful for people struggling with trust, commitment concerns, or repeated conflicts.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking in and adjusting methods if something isn’t helping.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life because it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities simpler. Many people find online work helpful for keeping momentum between sessions while focusing on real-world skill practice.

At a glance

Listed location
Alabama
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Alabama)
LPC · No. LPC06128
NPI
1023796729

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Porsha address?

Porsha helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, anger, and self-esteem. She also works on attachment issues, communication problems, and life purpose concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. She uses evidence-based techniques and tailors them to each person’s needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of experience as a counselor. That experience informs practical, step-by-step work with clients.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC, and practices in Alabama.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability to set up the first session.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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