Portia Anderson

Portia Anderson

Marriage And Family Therapist (415) 762-3700

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About Me

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have 19 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I utilize psychodynamic/solution, DBT, focused/CBT/ trauma informed techniques. My work is influenced by my belief in social justice, and humanism. I will work with you through the difficulties of your life and support you in your journey to create the life you deserve.

My areas of focus include:

Trauma informed care
Substance use disorder and recovery/ dual diagnosis
Life transitions
Mood disorders
Family of origin issues
Socio- economic, racism/gender/LGBT+
Codependency
Children in foster care
Improving interpersonal relationships
Court mandated treatment

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English

Populations

LGBTQ+

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • Adoption & Foster Care
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blended Families
  • Cancer
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Codependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emptiness
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gambling
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Panic Attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues

Treatment Options

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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