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Treated with supportive and behavioral therapy.
Managed with cognitive, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
Handled via exposure and response prevention.
Stabilized through mood-focused therapy.
Addressed with focus and organizational coaching.
Explored with empathy-building therapy.
Eased through mindfulness and self-care strategies.
Replaced by safety planning and coping skills.
Improved via cognitive restructuring.
Managed with relapse prevention methods.
Strengthened through impulse-awareness training.
Free phone or in-office consult at our Riverview clinic.
Tailored sessions focused on your unique goals.
Weekly or bi-weekly in-person or telehealth sessions.
Regular check-ins to celebrate gains & adjust approach.
If you live in Tampa and notice persistent stress, mood swings, or difficulty coping, seeking support early can make all the difference. Recognizing these signs is the first step toward healthier well-being.
Persistent Sadness or Low Mood
Feeling down most days, loss of interest in activities, or difficulty enjoying life, signs you may need treatment for depression.
Excessive Worry or Anxiety
Constant worry, panic attacks, or restlessness interfering with daily life, can benefit from treatment for anxiety.
Intrusive Thoughts or Compulsions
Recurrent unwanted thoughts or behaviors disrupting routines, common in OCD, treatable with exposure and thought stopping techniques.
Extreme Mood Swings
Periods of high energy followed by low periods may point to mood or bipolar concerns, intervention helps stabilize moods.
Concentration & Focus Difficulties
Struggling to stay on task or impulsivity affecting work/home life, signs of adult ADHD support needs.
Chronic Stress or Burnout
Overwhelmed by work, family, or health pressures with little relief, mindfulness and stress-management techniques can help.
Self-Harm Thoughts or Behaviors
Urges to harm oneself or past self-injury, urgent need for safety planning and therapeutic support.
Low Self-Esteem or Negative Self-Image
Persistent self-criticism, feelings of worthlessness, counseling can foster self-acceptance and resilience.
Substance Use Concerns
Relying on alcohol or drugs to cope with emotions, therapy offers relapse prevention and healthier coping.
Eating or Weight-Related Struggles
Emotional eating or body-image distress impacting well-being, counseling addresses underlying factors.
Mental health counseling helps you develop coping skills and insights to manage challenges like depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar mood swings, and stress, improving overall well-being.
Yes, Dr. Porter provides secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for clients throughout Florida.
Sessions are typically 50 minutes long. Most clients begin with weekly appointments and adjust frequency based on progress and treatment goals.
Coverage varies by plan. Dr. Porter can provide a Superbill so you can submit claims directly to your provider for reimbursement.
Call today for a free phone consultation!
Dr. Ronda Porter, a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, provides evidence-based mental-health, relationship, and sex therapy for individuals and couples. Sessions are offered in-office in Riverview or via secure telehealth across Tampa Bay.