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My therapeutic approach is collaborative and empowering.

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MISSION

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EMC is dedicated to excellence and striving to empower
others by allowing them to be the change they want to see in themselves.

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MOTTO

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“empoWEred Together”

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VALUES

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Trust, honesty, kindness, authenticity, loyalty,
selflessness, gratitude, teamwork, and patience

 

VISION

 

EMC vision is to improve the lives of those living with
mental illness and provide emotional wellness for individuals and families
as we strive to deliver services and support necessary to improve the quality of life.

MEET LAPORTIA

People seek therapy for a variety of reasons and at various times throughout their life. Asking for help can be one of the hardest yet most rewarding decisions you can make for yourself. As a clinician, my goal is to explore with you areas in your life that have caused pain and suffering, help you to achieve greater self-awareness, and increase personal growth. I aim to provide a strong and caring presence that allows you to relax, take your guard down and explore the most honest version of you.

I work with individuals struggling with issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and more. My experience includes working in school-based programs, mental health inpatient/outpatient, and residential programs. Through therapy, there is always a way to address the issues you face and learn coping strategies to help you both right now and in the future.

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My therapeutic approach is collaborative and empowering. I am very passionate about helping my clients live a more meaningful life. As part of Life Strategies Counseling, Inc., I consult with our team of mental health professionals who specialize in different issues, ensuring that all possible treatment approaches are considered.

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SPECIALTIES
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SPECIALTIES
  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

ISSUES
  • Anger Management

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Child

  • Grief

  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)

  • Peer Relationships

  • Relationship Issues

  • Spirituality

  • Stress

  • Suicidal Ideation

MENTAL HEALTH
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)

  • Impulse Control Disorders

  • Mood Disorders

  • Personality Disorders

  • Psychosis

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RESOURCES

RESOURCES

Here are some helpful links to additional organizations to help you on your journey!

Suicide Prevention


No matter what problems you are dealing with, there is help.

Please call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text to the number 741741,

you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor

at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.

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If you need immediate help, please call 911, or drive to

your nearest hospital emergency room.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 
www.aacap.org


American Psychiatric Association 
www.psych.org


American Psychological Association
www.apa.org


Center for Parents and Information Resources
www.parentcenterhub.org

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Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
www.ffcmh.org


Kids Mental Health Information Portal
www.kidsmentalhealth.org


Mental Health America 
www.mentalhealthamerica.net


NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
https://www.namipasco.org


National Domestic Violence Hotline
https://www.thehotline.org

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