In the few sessions we’ve had, I feel entirely supported regardless of what her opinion may be. She gently guides while listening and is really helping me doing the “internal work” I need to be a better version of myself. Shes absolutely someone I plan on sticking with.
Tina LaPorta, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Tina is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Tina. View 33 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Florida, Connecticut, and 3 more
Recent reviews
Tina is helping me through one of the biggest challenges I have ever lived through. She listens to me seriously, and responds quickly to messages and is super validating and uplifting even when she is challenging views that are maladaptive. I am so happy I was paired with Tina.
More about Tina
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT, LPC
Thank you for visiting my profile! I am here to help you. I have many years of counseling experience with adults and adolescents that have depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger issues; relationship, family, career or adjustment concerns; as well as substance abuse issues.
I have military counseling experience with active duty troops and combat veterans.
I have two Master’s degrees in Psychology, the first in College Teaching and the second in counseling, specializing in marriage and family therapy.
I began my career as an Adjunct Professor in Psychology in the San Francisco Bay Area; after 6 years of teaching , I began to work clinically, as a community based mental health clinician, with adults with more severe , chronic symptoms, such as schizophrenia.
I also worked in the community, as a licensed clinician with both adults and adolescents, with mental health and substance abuse disorders, in Outpatient, IOP and partial hospitalization treatment programs.
After many years in the private sector, I decided to work for the Federal government. I was hired as a Psychologist, at Fort Sam Houston, in Texas.
I worked for the Department of Defense, on base at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Bliss.
As a Federal GS employee, I transferred to the Department of Veteran Affairs. I worked in their Vet Centers as a licensed marriage and family therapist.
I am licensed in CT, FL, N.J., AZ, and TX.
I prefer a cognitive behavioral (CBT) approach. I like to focus on cognitive and behavioral changes, in working with you to achieve your therapy goals.
Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, please write. Tina LaPorta
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Tina LaPorta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861618209.
- LMFT · Florida · MT3871 · Expires March 2025
- LPC · Connecticut · 46.1453 · Expires November 2025
- LMFT · Texas · 201577 · Expires November 2025
- LMFT · New Jersey · 37FI00205800 · Expires June 2026
- LMFT · Arizona · LMFT-15763 · Expires April 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Tina LaPorta
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
In the few sessions we’ve had, I feel entirely supported regardless of what her opinion may be. She gently guides while listening and is really helping me doing the “internal work” I need to be a better version of myself. Shes absolutely someone I plan on sticking with.
Tina is helping me through one of the biggest challenges I have ever lived through. She listens to me seriously, and responds quickly to messages and is super validating and uplifting even when she is challenging views that are maladaptive. I am so happy I was paired with Tina.
I am so lucky to have Tina La Porta as my therapist she doesn’t judge me she gives me advice without pushing anything. She let me make my own decisions. One thing is for certain she will be in your side all the way, and she actually show it to you that she’s on your side. Thank you, Tina for all of your help.
Tina is a remarkable therapist. She exudes a quiet confidence and shows a deep knowledge of her profession. She has the ability to quickly understand the issues and helps guide you, but she lets you move in the direction you choose. She balances giving support while gently moving you forward. She quickly became a big part of my support team.
Tina follows up. She makes sure that I follow through as well and keeps me accountable. I have been nothing but happy to work with Tina.
I appreciate Tina’s wise perspective. I feel grounded having Tina as part of my support system.
Tina is Direct with you Will tell you not what you want to hear, but what is best for you and she will support you all the time while also guide you through the every day challenges Will also advise you and help you reach your goals without pushing any advice, but rather give you options and let you make the decision. I’ll recommend better help. It has changed my life immensely for the best.
My husband and I built up some bad habits, resent for one another, and distrust over several years, and we were on the brink of divorce. I worked with Tina via individual therapy at first, then invited my husband to join me for a session. We wound up working with her together weekly for a couple months, and found it so helpful. My husband and I both felt supported and heard by Tina and each other, with neither of us feeling like she took sides. She listened, helped us each express ourselves in a safe environment, and helped us navigate ways to communicate with each other and understand each other better. We're in a better place now than we've been in a number of years. Thank you so much Tina!
Tina is extremely responsive and supportive. She is extremely engaged in helping and in the process to move forward.
Tina has been great to work with. She’s been helping me deal with a few issues and things are definitely on the rise. I’m really optimistic on how things are going. Thanks for all your help Tina!
She listens understand right to the point I couldn’t ask for a better therapist.
Tina is straightforward, wise, and really listens to me. I’m having a great time working with her and looking forward to growing more with her as time goes on.
Great listener don’t judge and give you the best advice that is right for you I am so lucky to have her as my therapist. Thank you Tina!
Tina is very attentive and provides great insight along with a nice perspective from the outside looking in without being judgmental.
Tina has been very helpful and caring
Tina has been an amazing help to me, and I consider myself lucky to have been matched with her. She is supportive and responsive. Her approach is straightforward and I have gained a lot of insight throughout our sessions.
Ms LaPorta has been extremely supportive and helpful. She keeps me focused And doesn’t sugar coat answers, so tells me like it is and I appreciate her very much
Great therapist
Tina is great and really accommodating. She (pretty much instantly) recognized where many of my strongest anxieties and fears were coming from, and immediately started working with me to challenge, confront, and inure myself to those anxieties. I experienced noticeable relief and healthy changes in my habits within two weeks. I am so glad that I started talking to her.
I’ve spoken to Tina very briefly in the past but I’ve gain a lot from listening to her advice and would encourage anyone to schedule appointments with her she is very non judgemental and listens to you are gives solid advice that is very helpful.
We've just started but I'm appreciating her honesty and patience with talking through anything and everything I want. And she encourages other topics which I like.
I’ve only had one session so far but she made me feel a relief I hadn’t felt in so long and I’m grateful.
Tina is great! Listens and gives terrific advice!
As a therapist, she has a very balanced mixture of listening, asking relevant questions, and offering suggestions on alternate ways of looking at or handling a situation. It feels like she respects how I look at my own circumstances, while also helping me challenge them where they are harmful. I intend to keep seeing her for the time being, since life is throwing new stressors at me, and her help in getting perspective has been tremendous.
So far our sessions have been helpful to me and making future plans. She's helped me feel sane in a difficult situation
Tina is great! She really listens and offers suggestions to help!
I have been meeting with Tina for several months. She is really supportive and responsive. She has given me helpful advice and helped me make a lot of positive changes in my life! Having another perspective has helped me shift how I look at circumstances and solve problems. Thank you
Tina is a very good listener and has great ideas for improving my situation.
Tina has been a great help to me. She listens attentively and cuts through the noise to reflect back to me exactly how I feel and think about the problems I'm having. I can tell she's heard all sides of how I feel. She's empathic but also pushes me to challenge my thoughts if they are irrational or unhelpful. She makes me feels like she really cares as she has sometimes messaged me even outside our video sessions to check in and ask how things are going. I like her down to earth, authentic approach, which doesn't make me feel patronised. I really feel like she's on my side. Highly recommend her as a therapist!
I saw Tina over a few months regarding issues I had in my self-confidence and stresses at work which interfered greatly with my private life. Tina helped me with these issues, coaching me to be more assertive to voice my concerns at work. She helped me to build my confidence and self-assurance, and encouraged me to apply for a new job (which I later got) better suited to my interests and life goals, which I wouldn’t have been able to do without her guidance and advice. She is always patient and understanding but gives a gentle push to ensure that you are advancing and improving. She helped me set both short and long term goals in simple steps so that I was always achieving but never felt overwhelmed and could celebrate doing these steps. Tina has made me feel much more happier, self assured, and optimistic about myself and my future. Thank you Tina! :)
I felt comfortable and at ease with my first session. I took away great tips in helping me to be a better version of myself
Tina was an excellent therapist and was an amazing help. I am 26 yo male and this was my first experience with a therapist. I had anxiety, particularly with interactions with women in general but also intimate relationships. Before talking to Tina my anxiety would be around 7-8/10. After a few weeks of therapy my anxiety is pretty much gone I would say it is closer to 1-2/10 and at times 0/10. Tina helped me understand my triggers for anxiety, how to react to it, strategies to prevent it and deal with it and my life has improved significantly. Tina listens very well and gives great advice. If I ever have any issues I would happily contact Tina again and I would highly recommend Tina based on my experience.
Tina is very helpful. She understood me straight away and provided the space and support for me to express myself
Frequently asked questions
Does Tina LaPorta offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Tina LaPorta works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Tina LaPorta speak?
Tina LaPorta speaks English.
How many years of experience does Tina LaPorta have?
Tina LaPorta has 15 years of experience.
Where is Tina LaPorta licensed to practice?
Tina LaPorta is licensed to practice in Florida, Connecticut, Texas, New Jersey, and Arizona.
Does Tina LaPorta accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Tina LaPorta accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Tina LaPorta offer?
Tina LaPorta offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Tina LaPorta?
Tina LaPorta can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
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