Rita Porter
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
About Rita
As a licensed therapist in Illinois with over three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through life’s complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenging transitions, heal from emotional wounds, address addictive behaviors, improve relationships and rediscover personal strength.
I offer compassionate support for diverse concerns including depression, anxiety, life changes, relationship dynamics, and personal growth. My approach is particularly attuned to women’s experiences, midlife transitions, family systems, and individual healing journeys.
With a deep commitment to understanding each person’s unique story, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. Whether you’re struggling with mood disorders, relationship difficulties, or seeking greater personal insight, I’m dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, respectful, and tailored to your individual needs and goals. Together, we’ll work to transform challenges into opportunities for meaningful personal growth and emotional well-being.
What Rita helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
How Rita works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Simply the best”
- “Excellent therapist! Would recommend to anyone. I’m lucky to have her!! Thanks!”
- “Rita has been a great therapist since day one. It took me a bit to relax and completely trust her. Always responds when I send an urgent message and will tell me what I need to hear.”
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- “Rita is very warm and a really good therapist.”
- “Rita is an amazing therapist and I have all the confidence that she is helping me get through my issues and helps anyone that she is assigned to. She’s the best”
- “Rita is kind & encouraging. Let’s me talk about the situations of the week before our meetings & always has a kind suggestion for how to handle moving forward.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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