Paula Porter, M.ACP.

Offers In-person and virtual appointments
  • Psychotherapist
  • Woman
Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed

Provider information

Description

Paula's person-centered approach creates a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns. She employs an integrative approach to therapy tailored to client needs and preferences. Paula uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS), Solution-Focused therapy (SFBT), and the Gottman Method with couples and/or relationship(s).

Her areas of expertise include:

Life transitions and Grief; Trauma recovery; Anxiety & Depression; Improving communication & relationship skills.

Conditions

  • Aging
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Communication
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Family planning
  • Fears / Phobias
  • Grief, loss, bereavement
  • Loneliness
  • Mood disorders
  • Obesity
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum depression
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-harming or suicidal behavior
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Isolation
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace stress

Services

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Humanistic therapy
  • Integrative therapy
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy
  • Marital counselling
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Relationship counselling
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Trauma informed care
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • Couples​
  • LGBTQ2+
  • Seniors (65+)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (M.ACP.)

Education

  • Master Arts Counselling Psychology
  • BA
  • Certified Nutritional Practitioner

Professional associations

  • Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association member
  • CRPO Registration #17155

Facility: Paula Porter, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Summary

In middle life, it is easy to feel as though you forgot who you are at some point along the way, with a harsh inner critic that tells you that you aren’t good enough. You are not alone. Asking for help is brave, and prioritizing your mental health has profound impacts on your life, relationships, and view of yourself.

Paula is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and has completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She has a diverse background that uniquely positions her to understand the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed

Services & supplies

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Humanistic therapy
  • Integrative therapy
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy
  • Marital counselling
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Relationship counselling
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Trauma informed care
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed