Porshea Pendleton, LMFT

Porshea Pendleton, LMFT, is an Oregon-based therapist with 24 years of professional experience in mental health. She works with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship stress, grief, and related concerns. Porshea offers a faith-informed option for clients who want to bring their Christian beliefs into therapy. Her approach is direct and collaborative. She and the client set clear goals and shape sessions around what matters most to the individual. She draws on practical techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking, change patterns that cause pain, and build better communication with important others. Porshea uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also applies principles of the Gottman Method when couples want to improve communication and reduce conflict. Therapy conversations are guided by each client’s goals and values. She has worked across a wide range of concerns, including trauma, mood disorders, eating and anger issues, and difficulties tied to attachment, adoption, or life transitions. Porshea tailors the plan to match each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Practical steps are part of the work. Clients can expect strategies they can try between sessions, clear feedback about progress, and ongoing review of goals. Those who want to include faith in sessions can do so as part of the plan.