Rita Porter, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 32 years in practice
Rita Porter is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 32 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180.002881 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1144423906 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 32
- Languages
- English
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About Rita
Rita Porter is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with 32 years of experience. She focuses on helping people work through stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and life changes. Rita aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for busy lives.
She helps people facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, trauma, and career challenges. Sessions also address self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and the tangled effects of family of origin issues. Rita pays attention to how life stages and caregiver roles shape emotions and choices.
Background and approach
Rita uses a combination of approaches to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful patterns and uses client-centered listening to keep the conversation grounded in what matters to the person. Mindfulness and acceptance work help people tolerate difficult feelings while moving toward values-based goals.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Rita helps people set small, manageable goals and practices that fit daily life. She offers direct feedback when it helps and gives space for people to reflect and build self-compassion.
People who connect with Rita are often looking for steady, experienced guidance through transitions and painful emotions. She focuses on clear steps and real-world strategies so progress can be felt between sessions.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Rita lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Rita names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approach and access for online sessions
Rita uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and often focuses on specific problems like anxiety, low mood, or addictive behaviors. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and support, giving people space to tell their story and set the pace for change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches mindfulness and values-based action, helping people move forward even when strong emotions are present.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Rita will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow real-time conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messages work well for short check-ins, brief coaching, or when a person needs flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between appointments.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Rita works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with relationship issues, grief, trauma, parenting stress, ADHD, and caregiver strain.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance strategies, and emotionally-focused ideas to fit each person's needs.
How long has this therapist been practicing?
She has 32 years of experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are on record?
The listing shows Rita holds an IL LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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