Tina LaPorta , LMFT

Tina LaPorta, LMFT, focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life changes. She works with individuals who are dealing with mood concerns, addiction, parenting stress, or questions about identity and intimacy. Tina writes plainly and aims to make therapy feel understandable and manageable for people under pressure.

She draws on 15 years of clinical work in community mental health, outpatient programs, and veteran services. That background includes supporting people with substance use, trauma, and complex mood symptoms in a variety of settings. Tina also has experience teaching psychology at the college level early in her career.

Tina prefers approaches that focus on thoughts and behaviors while staying attuned to the person behind their problems. Sessions often involve setting clear goals, trying small changes between meetings, and checking what works. She pairs practical steps with listening to how past experiences shape current patterns.

Her license is LMFT and she holds Arizona and Florida LMFT credentials. She offers sessions in English and works with people across state lines, including international clients through online formats. Practical options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

People who reach out can expect collaborative planning and straightforward techniques aimed at daily life improvements. Tina encourages questions up front and helps people choose approaches that fit their goals and routines.

How Tina’s Approaches Work Online

Tina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to guide online work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, low mood, or problematic habits. Client-centered work emphasizes being heard and shaping goals around what matters most to the client, which helps with relationship, identity, and self-esteem concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Tina will talk with the client about their goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels useful. That collaborative process helps keep sessions focused and practical while honoring the client’s experience.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer, in-depth work that benefits from face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, steady check-ins, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life circumstances.