Rita Porter, LCPC

Rita Porter is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 32 years of clinical experience. As an LCPC she holds a professional counseling license to provide assessment and treatment for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Her long career has centered on helping people move through difficult life chapters with practical skills, emotional support, and steady guidance.

She works with individuals facing issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, low self esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and family challenges, relationship difficulties, and major life changes. Rita also supports clients dealing with caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, career concerns, ADHD, anger, and the emotional impacts of aging. Her practice pays particular attention to women navigating midlife transitions and to family systems that influence personal healing and growth.

Rita draws on collaborative, person-focused methods to create a respectful space where clients can explore their history, identify patterns, and build resilience. She emphasizes practical coping strategies alongside compassion, helping people develop insight, strengthen relationships, and reclaim a sense of personal purpose. Throughout her work she partners with clients to turn challenges into opportunities for meaningful change and renewed well being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support and Growth

Rita Porter integrates several evidence informed approaches into her online work to address stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship struggles, and life transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and take meaningful action even when uncomfortable thoughts or emotions arise; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and adjusting to life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing depression, anxiety, anger, and difficulties with attention or coping.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and creating a supportive relationship that allows clients to explore their values and goals at their own pace. This approach is especially helpful for building self esteem, navigating midlife and family issues, and strengthening relational skills. Rita works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and easier access to care. These options make it simpler to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations, and they allow for ongoing support in ways that fit each client’s daily life.