Taking the first step in your healing journey can feel a little bit like hiking up a mountain and having no idea how long or steep the trail will be. You may think to yourself “Should I really do this?” or worry about all the ways that the hike could go wrong. In this scenario, I am your trail guide and therapy is the map. I will walk alongside you as we hike and we will make decisions together about where to head next.
Change is scary!
I approach therapy with authenticity, humor, & empathy.
I use evidence-based approaches that are tailored to my client’s needs. We will work together to create therapeutic goals that make sense for you. I meet my clients where they are and will give gentle nudges as needed throughout treatment.
Professional Background
I have extensive training in evidence based treatments for OCD and anxiety related disorders. I trained at some of the most well regarded therapy clinics in the Philadelphia area. I completed practicum at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Cognitive Therapy, where Dr. Aaron Beck (the father of CBT) created CBT. In addition, I trained at the University of Pennsylvania Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, where exposure and response prevention was created by Dr. Edna Foa.
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Psy.D in Clinical Psychology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023
M.P.H. in Community Health & Prevention, Drexel University, 2017
B.A. in Psychology, The College of New Jersey, 2015
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Postdoctoral Fellow, The CBT Center for Anxiety + OCD, 2023-2024
Psychology Intern, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center,2022-2023
Psychology Extern, University of Pennsylvania Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, 2021-2022
Psychology Extern, University of Pennsylvania Center for Cognitive Therapy, 2020-2022
Psychology Extern, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, 2020-2021
Psychiatric Evaluator, Philadelphia Family Court, 2020-2022
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I am a licensed psychologist in the state of Pennsylvania. I hold PSYPACT Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT). This means that I am able to provide virtual therapy appointments to individuals living in the following states:
I have certificates in exposure and response prevention for OCD and prolonged exposure for PTSD from the University of Pennsylvania.
Contact us
Phone
(267)-225-3936
Portia@thetherapycenterforcbt.com
Hours
Monday & Tuesday
9am–6pm
Wednesday & Thursday
9am-5pm
Location
150 S. Warner Road, #130
King of Prussia, PA, 19406