Karen Porterfield, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Pawleys Island, SC
Online & In-Person
About me
I am an experienced clinical counselor specializing in adult individuals and couples therapy I am primarily a Gestalt therapist but use multiple approaches to better serve my clients needs
I come from a varied background including working as an educator for 20 years. I enjoyed teaching creativity and thinking outside the box. Our intrapersonal relationship is key to nurturing an awareness of who we are and permits exploration of who we can become My goal as a therapist is to create a safe motivational relationship to acquire skills to enjoy a life well lived.
License
License(s)
Education
National University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$80 - $80Accepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Medicaid
- Self-Pay Only
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
Community specialties
- 12-Step Programs
Faith-based specialties
- Buddhism
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
Languages
- English