Porter Mckee, LCSW — Therapist in Mississippi

Hi there, I'm Porter!

I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I bring deep understanding to mental health, dual diagnosis, and addiction recovery.

My focus

I work with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, abuse, anger management, PTSD, depression, and relationship issues.

My approach

I start by building rapport and getting to know you from a biopsychosocial perspective. I work from a strength perspective, helping you identify positive attributes that may have gotten buried because of adversities. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to explore the relationship between your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

My communication style

I'm very attentive and give you time to talk while really listening to what you say. I keep a calm demeanor. My clients tell me that I make them feel comfortable. I enjoy working with clients, and I feel that they know this is true.

My journey to mental healthcare

I grew up poor in a small town and always felt less than others. I struggled with anxiety, depression, and addiction, which cost me scholarships and nearly my life. With help, I found recovery and went back to college in my forties. My own experiences fuel my passion for helping others heal.

My goals for you

I help you identify issues to work on and set reasonable goals with a timeline. We work at your own pace.

Our first session

I'll tell you a little about myself and answer any questions you may have. I'll give you as much time as needed to process feelings and thoughts. My goal is to make you feel comfortable enough to share with me.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Dialectical (DBT)

Experiential Therapy

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Educators

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 29 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Jackson State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Porter Mckee