Welcome To Our Clinic
Discover the convenience and effectiveness of online therapy with Shirley Porter and Associates Psychotherapy. We offer professional holistic psychotherapy services tailored to meet your needs. Our highly trained therapists would be honoured to walk beside you, as we explore your concerns and collaboratively come up with a plan to address them - through a mind, body, and spirit approach.
Often time therapy only focuses on thoughts and behaviours. We have, however, learned that therapy is more powerful and effective when we work with the wisdom of the body and your own inner wisdom - which some people might think of as Core Self, Higher Self, or Spirit. (We will work with you in a way that respects your beliefs and values).
We are currently accepting new clients. Therapy services are available in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
We offer:
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100% virtual therapy in the comfort of your home via the secure and confidential 'Jane' video platform.
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Compassionate, skilled, and comprehensive therapy with Registered Psychotherapists.
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Experience and sensitivity working with diverse clients and issues (e.g., varying cultures, faiths, LGBT2Q+).
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Individual therapy for adults 17 years and over dealing with:
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Depression
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Anxiety and/or Panic
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Trauma/PTSD
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Grief
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Relationship Issues
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Cultural Adjustment/Immigration Stress
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Life Transitions
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ADD or ADHD
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Stress or Anxiety
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Therapists who receive regular clinical supervision/consultation to ensure your highest standard of care.
Shirley Porter, M.Ed., RP is the founder and Clinical Director of the service. Her experience includes:
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30+ years as a psychotherapist.
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Author of three published books (2 on trauma and one on depression) several research articles, and many mental health-related articles.
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20+ years as a clinical supervisor/consultant to other therapists.
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Former Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Counselling Program at Western University.
All of our clinicians:
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Are extensively trained and trauma-informed.
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Have completed the stringent licensing requirements to practice psychotherapy in Ontario.
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Deeply respect and understand how to create an individualized, well-paced, comprehensive, and effective therapy experience for those seeking help in our clinic.
