Augusta Psychological Associates - Staff

Patrice Porter, MEd LPC LSATP MAC



Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner
Master Addiction Counselor

Mrs. Porter works with you on the following:

Individual & couples counseling: Adults of all ages using Cognitive Behavioral approaches including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Mood concerns: Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Phobia
  • Trauma: phsyical abuse, sexual abuse, witnessing violent death, natural disaster, or military service
  • Counseling those who are cognitively challenged
  • Coping Skills Enhancement for disorder management (e.g., Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenic Disorder)
  • Stress Management
  • Personality Management
  • Relationship Management (family, friends or others)
  • Emotional Management (e.g., conflict and anger management)
  • Harm Reduction Therapy: Used to decrease difficulties (harm) caused by a problematic behavior, including substance misuse. Individuals identify their problematic behavior and therapy helps them achieve their goals.

Mrs. Porter specialized in:
  • Alcohol & Drug Problems & Related Issues (e.g. Mandated Substance Abuse Assessments)
  • Co-occurring Disorders: Counseling for Alcohol & Drug Problems as well as simultaneous mental health concerns