Get started
Before meeting with a new client, we like to start out with a brief phone consultation. During this phone consultation, we will talk about things like:
Your current motivation(s) for therapy
Previous experience with therapy
What you hope to gain
Any questions you have about the process and approach
Life Coaching vS Therapy
Life Coaching and Therapy both have the potential to transform people's lives. People looking to make adjustments within themselves and their relationships may use one or the other during different phases; Or they may want to use both simultaneously. One is not necessarily greater than the other - they just go about achieving change in different ways.
Signs that you may need/want coaching instead of therapy:
-You are not looking to treat a mental health disorder
-You prefer to focus solely on the present
-You are not interested in learning how your past impacts your present
-You are looking for results set on a predetermined time table
what are people saying?
“My experience with Port Counseling is always a breath of fresh air. Miranda is professional, down-to-earth and innovative. Plus I absolutely love ALL of her merchandise. My Therapy Glow up Mug makes me feel like a Boss!”
-Jessica Harris
Being able to work alongside of the founder of PORT counseling & consultation (Miranda) has allowed me to continue striving for my own dreams and she has continued to be not only a phenomenal therapist but also creative with providing the best services for clients and others. I will continue to use what I’ve learned from Miranda to grow within my own journey. Thank you for the professionalism, dedication and transparency to myself and the rest of your clients.
-Cayresten Williams
“Both Miranda and Diann are consummate professionals who give their hearts and brains to their work! We worked together a few years ago, and I miss their warm spirits. Consider yourself in excellent hands with Miranda and Diann.”
-Caroline Gebhardt
How Therapy at PORT Works
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Inquire
Use our online contact form and let us know which of our Therapists you would like to work with. We will promptly connect you to your preferred provider for your brief free phone consultation. We want to go the extra mile to make sure you feel comfortable from the start.
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Get to the Root
Your therapy will likely start out with having sessions either weekly or biweekly. With your Therapist, you will get a better understanding of your presenting concerns and how they came about. Your therapist will also help you assess your level of coping and teach you additional strategies.
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Do the Work
The bulk of your experience will be in doing the work, both in & out of sessions. You will work through implementing techniques to improve your mood and engagement in relationships in session, while completing tasks assigned by your therapist to further your progress.
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Have Better Relationships
This is the point where you get to be #RelationshipGoals. You are having fewer therapy sessions and experiencing emotional healing from past relationship trauma. You are in a place where you are feeling more competent to handle whatever comes next.