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Tina LaPorta

Tina LaPorta, LMFT

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate, practical support for life and relationships

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15 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on thoughts and behavior
  • Support for relationships

About Tina

Tina LaPorta is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people working through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles. She offers practical support for depression, addiction, grief, trauma, and life changes. Tina explains things plainly and focuses on what a person needs now to feel steadier and more capable.

She brings 15 years of clinical experience across community mental health, outpatient programs, intensive outpatient care, and work with veterans and active duty service members. Tina holds two master’s degrees in psychology - one in college teaching and one in counseling with a specialization in marriage and family therapy - and she has worked in federal and community settings in several states.

In sessions she favors straightforward, goal-oriented work that looks at thoughts and behaviors and how they shape daily life. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods to help people try new ways of coping, notice patterns, and practice different responses.

Her background includes treating substance use concerns, helping people with trauma and PTSD, and supporting those facing intense life transitions. She has experience with a broad range of relationship and family issues, including communication problems, blended family challenges, and attachment struggles.

Tina works in English and is licensed as an LMFT in Arizona and Florida. For people who want to begin, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to her availability.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Tina commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change those patterns; it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping strategies. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding each person’s experience, and helping them find their own solutions to relationship and self-esteem concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences rather than assuming one path up front. That collaborative planning helps shape what happens in ongoing sessions.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that match someone’s schedule. Some formats can also be shorter for quick progress checks, or rely on audio rather than video when bandwidth is limited. Ask the therapist about specific arrangements and session lengths when you schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Florida, Connecticut, New Jersey, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, addiction, grief, and relationship issues among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and goal-oriented, focusing on thoughts and behaviors and working collaboratively to try new ways of coping.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has 15 years of clinical experience across community, outpatient, and federal settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LMFT licensed in Arizona and Florida and practices from Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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