Erin Porter, MD, LCSW-C, LCSW

Licensed in South Carolina · 21 years in practice

Erin Porter helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and LGBT-related concerns.

License and registration

LISW-CP, South Carolina: 14587 · expires December 2026
LCSW, Florida: SW11139 · expires March 2027
LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC06172400 · expires August 2026
LICSW, Washington: LW61426049 · expires March 2026
LCSW-C, Maryland: 30164 · expires October 2027
LCSW, Kentucky: 258444 · expires September 2026
LCSW, Arkansas: 13200-C · expires August 2027
NPI: 1528478096 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 21
Languages: English

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About Erin

Erin Porter helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and LGBT-related concerns. She brings 21 years of clinical experience to each conversation and aims to make the first step feel manageable. Erin is listed with LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and also holds an MD.

She practices from Florida and works with people who prefer English-language sessions. Erin keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then tailors a plan to each person's needs.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on practical steps you can try between sessions. The approach is adjustable to life changes and different family situations. Her background includes two decades of direct client work across several states.

That experience helps her recognize common patterns in stress and relationship problems. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce anxiety and lift mood over time. Erin aims to be sensitive to LGBT-related concerns and to the pressures many people face in families and relationships.

She frames therapy as collaborative work, where goals are clear and progress is measured in small, achievable steps. The tone in sessions is compassionate without being overly technical. Sessions can be conducted through a variety of remote formats to fit schedules and preferences.

Erin encourages people to share what’s most important to them at the start so the plan can be personalized. She supports steady progress and practical problem-solving along the way.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Erin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Depression

Online support

How evidence-based techniques work online

Erin draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and stress through short exercises and behavior changes you can practice between sessions. This helps reduce symptoms and increase confidence in day-to-day situations.

Another common focus is problem-solving for relationships and family conflict. That approach breaks down difficult interactions into specific patterns, then tests small changes to communication and behavior to improve outcomes. It is useful for people who want clearer ways to handle tense conversations and recurring conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Erin will collaborate with each person to choose and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and how they respond. She checks in regularly and adapts plans so the work stays relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls let you work face-to-face when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging enable brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Erin work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and LGBT-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on listening first and then building simple, concrete steps to try between meetings.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Erin has 21 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed for the clinician?

She holds MD, LCSW-C, and LCSW credentials and practices from Florida.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

People may meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What steps are needed to begin working together?

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