Tina LaPorta

Tina LaPorta is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and relationship strains. She offers straightforward support for parenting challenges, addictions, grief, and life transitions. Tina writes simply and listens closely to understand what matters to each person.

She brings 15 years of clinical work across community programs, outpatient care, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization. Her career included roles supporting active duty troops, combat veterans, and later work at Veterans Affairs Vet Centers. Tina also began as a psychology instructor before moving into clinical practice.

Tina uses practical tools to target thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. She often blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with client-centered and solution-focused work to set clear goals and track progress. Motivational interviewing is used when addiction or ambivalence about change is present.

Her training includes two master’s degrees in psychology, one focused on college teaching and the other on counseling with a specialization in marriage and family therapy. She holds an LMFT credential and is licensed in Arizona and Florida.

Tina aims to make therapy usable and relevant. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps clients can try between meetings. She helps people build skills for managing anger, improving communication, and coping with major life shifts.

Approaches That Translate to Online Sessions

Tina often combines cognitive behavioral work with client-centered and motivational interviewing techniques. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, and depression. Client-centered work centers on the person’s priorities and uses empathic listening to clarify goals and build trust. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about changing substance use or other behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person’s needs and goals, adjusting the plan as those needs change. Sessions begin with practical questions about what the client hopes to accomplish and then test approaches that seem likely to help.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can also make it simpler to continue care when schedules or locations change. Talk with the therapist during intake about what session rhythm and format will fit your life.