Stephen Porter

Sensible Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families, specializing in Marriage Counseling and the recovery from coercive control, cultic, or spiritual abuse. Therapy wasn’t the only thing that saved me from becoming a perpetually wounded and insecure person, but it certainly played a very influential role. My own work in counseling has provided me with self-awareness, self-acceptance, and a tailored bag of tricks that help keep me and my relationships growing and resilient. This is one big reason why I was drawn to this work. I have also always been genuinely curious about the deeper undercurrents that drive people, and the ways in which they can open to real life changes. I love to listen and understand. Having experienced big shifts in the lives of my clients through our counseling work together over the last five years, I feel grateful and humbled that I get to do this work. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Mental Health Service Provider designation in the state of Tennessee, with applications pending for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. I hold masters degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and have specialized training in couples counseling (EFT and Imago), Polyvagal Theory, Jungian Psychotherapy, contemplative meditation and mindfulness, and the recovery from coercive control, cultic, and spiritually abusive groups. I currently lead the HR/People function at an innovative healthcare technology company, and have been working at technology startups for the last 12 years. Prior to that I worked in Film and Theater for about ten years – acting, directing and producing plays and movies. I continue to adore and appreciate great movies. When not working, I love to spend time with my wife and five-year old son.