Essence Porter-McDowell

Essence Porter-McDowell Verified Provider

Clinical Social Worker/therapist (716) 612-0027

Medical Insurance Accepted
Online

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About Me

Essence Porter-McDowell is a Clinical Social Worker/therapist, providing online sessions. Services include therapy for adults (18+) and seniors (65+).

Essence has experience working with Bisexual People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Lesbians, Nonbinary People, Queer People, Racial Justice Advocates, Single Mothers, and Transgender People.

Essence is in-network with insurance providers including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, and Highmark. They accept American Express, Cash, and Discover.

Get in touch to see how therapy can fit your goals and schedule.

Payment Options

Cost

  • Individual Session: $150
  • Couples Session: $220

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Highmark
  • Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Seniors (65+)

Modalities

Couples, Individuals

Populations

LGBTQ+, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Racial Justice Advocates, Single Mothers

Ethnicity

African American

Specialties

  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital & Premarital Issues
  • Other
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Options

  • Compassion Focused Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Creative Art Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Gottman Couples Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based

Locations

Main Location

6045 Transit Rd
Depew, New York 14043
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