Porshea Pendleton, LMFT

Porshea Pendleton, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Oregon with 24 years of experience in mental health care. She meets people where they are and offers steady, practical support for depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and other concerns. She describes a faith-informed option for clients who want to include Christian beliefs in their work.

Her day-to-day style is straightforward and goal-oriented. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on the Gottman Method when couples want focused help with communication and relationship skills. Treatment plans are shaped around each person's needs and goals.

Porshea has worked across many settings over two decades, helping people cope with stress, trauma histories, mood shifts, and addictive behaviors. She also addresses issues like body image, attachment concerns, divorce and separation, and aging-related questions. Her practice includes coaching-style support for people who want structured guidance toward specific life changes.

Clients can expect conversations that are direct but compassionate. Sessions tend to focus on clear strategies, skills practice, and steps to try between meetings. For people who want faith integrated into therapy, she offers that perspective as part of the work when requested.

Porshea asks new clients to complete an initial matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. The therapist emphasizes collaboration and practical next steps to help clients move forward.

How CBT and the Gottman Method help in online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that affect daily functioning. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication skills, managing conflict, and rebuilding friendship and trust between partners.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That shared planning can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as the work progresses.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, since it reduces travel time and can be arranged around work or caregiving schedules. It also allows people to continue consistent work when routines change. Please confirm the current session options before booking, so you know what formats are offered and how they fit your needs.