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.